Delightful surprise gifts in the mail

are my very favorite.




Thank you to my anonymous, thoughtful friend, whomever you are*. You truly know me, and you made my day.


*Until I hear otherwise, I will operate under the assumption that it was Cerise the beautiful because she is generous and well-read and the reason I read Mountains Beyond Mountains and I love her so.

Comments

Emily said…
Hmmm, I suppose that is a thing about anonymous gifts: there is always a chance that someone else will get the credit. Upon a little further reflection, I decided it could easily also be Alyssa or Catherine or Jessica/Ryan or Jami or Diana or....

Irr-un-regardless, I'm looking forward to reading it! Thank you.
August 11, 2010 7:29 PM
Anonymous said…
or natalie...
but it wasn't. but i wish it were. because i really thought about it. my intentions are so awesome! even awesomer (another clue it wasn't me because people who say awesomer aren't typically considered 'well read') is the fact that a lovely person did that for you. what a testament to how much you are loved!
August 11, 2010 7:38 PM
Emily said…
Exactly! Or Natalie. It totally could have been you (even if it wasn't)!
August 11, 2010 7:40 PM
Sarah said…
I'm interested to see if it's good. Let us know.
August 12, 2010 12:40 PM
Neil and Diana said…
It was me -- perhaps the note that was supposed to accompany the book wasn't actually there!
August 12, 2010 6:50 PM
Emily said…
(Neil and) Diana! I love you!
August 13, 2010 6:55 AM
abby said…
diana you are so coolio!
August 13, 2010 8:52 PM
cerise said…
If only it was me that sent it to you. What a beautiful thing to write about me, it made me cry. Thank you.
I have been in need of a good read, someone gave me Eat,Pray&Love, I just can not get into it. I am going to purchase this book today. hope its as inspiring as the last. speaking of inspiring, Emily you are an inspiration to me.
August 16, 2010 12:58 PM
pam said…
This reminds me, I hope you found the package that showed up at your door last week while I was there.
August 16, 2010 6:35 PM
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