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if i could use one word to describe my life SERENDIPITY seems to fit the space... i stumbled upon my husband during a time i shouldn't have and my story goes on from there... constantly falling or stumbling upon remarkable gifts and people who bring fortune to our lives... when we fall we learn and strive toward the next step.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

celebrate the season...nothing but a bounty of blessings~



~YOU ARE NOTHING BUT PURE MAGIC~

your words prayers blessings and wishes you have sent forth
well they were heard loud and clear

my grandfather

...ALL TEST CAME BACK...

he passed with flying stars
doctor said "keep doing what you are doing"

so once more

I COULDN'T
 THANK EACH ONE OF YOU
ENOUGH

dec. 22

yesterday
the season was celebrated


packages both near and far
were sent and recieved from one another
i am touched deeply by how many chose
 to partcipate in this with me
and i thank you greatly
for helping it come to be!!!

wendy and i exchanged ornaments


is she not the sweetest of faeries you have seen
I SIMPLY L♥VE HER

miss e and i exhanged 3 gifts with one another


sweet treats to tempt me


beautiful bits wrapped
and the intoxicating scent that came from this soap
sigh
oh my goodness
DELICIOUS


and a box filled with bits to soothe my soul

avie and i also exchanged 3 gifts


inside were
elemental gifts i will forever treasure

truly beautiful each piece
especially her faerie lantern sent forth
l♥ve

sara had hosted a tea exchange swap


do you see what she has created
a wonderful mixed media piece
made from her heart

l♥♥♥ve l♥♥♥ve l♥♥♥ve

there is nothing more precious than a handmade gift


 such fun filled bits
 to challenge my creativity and mind
i can't wait to sit with my tea
and play throughout the day

linda and i shared the book exchange


she went above and beyond
not just sending one book for a wee little


or one for a wee older


but the magical number 3 came our way
and then she slipped this surpirse she created in

oh how i l♥ve thee so very much

on the back she shared

"1921 published harpers magazine"

"when mother goose dust of the moon
you know it will be snowing soon."

could this not be anymore perfect!!!
without her even realizing or being aware
our living room decor is white neutrals and black

to each and everyone of you i thank you greatly for these gifts you have blessed me with
for your kindness and mostly for our friendships that have come to be
nothing could be greater
than the gift of such
FRIENDSHIP

to all who celebrated in this seasonal swap
A HUGE THANK YOU TO YOU AS WELL
FOR MAKING THIS
 BIT OF MAGIC COME TO BE

and to all of you
i hope your winter solstice yule first day of winter
was that of only moments you will forever savor

to the days of winter that are of now
enjoy the silent
the still
the quiet
allow your spirit to rest
and be nourished in these days
be comforted by the short long dark days
rejoice in knowing one day soon
the light will be shining brightly again
and we will all awaken
revitalized
and
renewed

~only my brightest of blessings
 i send forth to each of you~

in the coming days i will be linking each to this who participated so you can all see what was gifted



14 comments:

Debra She Who Seeks said...

What great news about your Grandfather! And such beautiful, creative gifts too! It amazes me what people can craft from simple bits of this and that!

Anthropomorphica said...

A beautiful heartwarming post and I am so happy to hear that all is well for your beloved grandfather!
Such generosity is wonderful to see, what treats lay waiting for you :)
Thank you for the enchantment of your words Faerwillow!

Anonymous said...

Oh I am so thrilled to hear that your Grandfather's tests came back good!! What a true blessing, especially for the holiday's!
You received some amazing gifts!! I wish I could have participated in your swap, it sounded like lots of fun!
I hope your enjoying your holiday season and I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and a joyous and healthy New Year!
Sincerely,
Melinda

OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...

It is wonderful to be a part of a community that cares for and about each other. The news of your grandfather is uplifing and gives one pause for celebration of shared love, hope and prayers.
One of the reasons we are successful at being "good" to one another is the leadership of ones who are willing to put themselves out in order to wrangle this bunch into a cohesive, as Mrs. B would put it hoarde. You are one of our lights to look towards.
Thank you faerwillow for your efforsts, as always a fan..............The Olde Bagg,Linda

Unknown said...

Sending our love this Christmas for you and your family.

Best Regards,
Dave, Eng and Ysabelle

Anonymous said...

I Love You Stinkyface!!!! That is my FAVORITE book to read to my son! I've been calling him Stinkyface since we got that book years ago.

VM Creation Atelier said...

SO wonderful,wonderful post,dear Serendirity:-)))*
Million warm hugs and Love to you,dear friend!

Wish you and your familie only fantastic days in this New 2011 year:-)*

merry Christmas to you,

Cheers and Love,
***Violetta***

mel said...

Joy!! what a wonderful gift...that of your Grandfather's recovery....oh, that makes me so happy!

and what GORGEOUS gifty goodness...handmade fabulousness indeed!

much, much, MUCH love and light to you and your family....wishing you all the joys of the holidays..

xo

Carrie Martinez said...

Hooray, Grandfather!! Warmest blessings to you and your family always!

Róisín said...

I don't know where to start praising this post, it's just TOO lovely! The most wonderful part must certainly be about your grandfather, but the rest it so beautiful and pretty and magical... Well, I hope the rest of the week is as wonderful as this for you. Best wishes for the holiday season!
Roisin x

Theresa MacNaughton said...

Such beautiful treasures you shared and received! It was my delight to take part in such a wonderful exchange of gifts with creative souls to celebrate the Solstice! And such WONDERFUL news about your grandfather - may be continue to improve in health. I hope that you and your family enjoy a beautiful holiday! Theresa

michelleK said...

Glad your grandfather is feeling better. Your gifts look so beautiful. Thank you for such a beautiful love filled swap!

Michelle

Lisa said...

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

Sara said...

so glad to hear your granfather is doing well that has made me happy. And I am glad that you got everythingfrom my tea swap safely. Hugs Sara

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