Chicken Soup for the Pagan Soul

[Flar's Freyja]

Little, subtle things that people do for us to make us feel better mean so much. I was in a bad, depressed mood yesterday that I just couldn't shake. I had just received very disappointing news and it was compounded by something else that really isn't that bad, but upset me anyway. We went out with friends who I always enjoy spending time with and had a good time but it was an effort for me. Inside, I was fighting the urge to just burst into tears all night long.

We had a long ride home from Tulsa and had the radio on. Most of you know that Flar isn't Pagan. A few weeks ago I left my favorite Lisa Thiel tape in his tape deck. I was pretty quiet and he knew that I was having a hard time. The music on the radio was pretty good, but he turned it off and popped the tape in.

Unspoken words can sometimes be more comforting than more obvious actions. This small gesture spoke to me and clearly said "I'm here, I care and I love you."

Thanks, Baby. If I haven't told you today that I appreciate you, I'm telling you now. :heartthro

[StormChaser]

Awwww! That's so sweet. Thanks for sharing.

~StormChaser

[Flaire-FireStar]

(((((((((Freyja & Flar))))))))) :heartthro

[Witchy Cowgirl]

So touching!
Thanks for letting us in on that!

[MammaStar]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.

[Mithrea]

:)

[Flar's Freyja]

:) This was right up there with my first husband, who was Jewish, surprising me with a Christmas tree my first Christmas away from home. Okay, it was one of those awful gaudy silver things with the rainbow light show.....but it was a beautiful, touching thought and made me cry. I've had very few experiences like this in my life.

I was hoping that some of you would share similar experiences of people doing things like this for you :cutie:

[Witchy Cowgirl]

Freyja I'm sure everyone can share! I know I wanted to when I first read your post but I didn't want to infringe on the moment you had shared with us.

My Hubby has done several such things: bringing me a Christmas Catus home when I got in my probationary time at a job I had, holding me while I cried on his shoulder when we lived in Texas and we thought we wouldn't be able to go home for the Holidays, calling me at work when he knew somehow that I was havin a bad day.

The thing that really touched me that my oldest son did last year was this:
In school they had to write a little thing about who they would give a Valentine to and why. This is what I found when I was checking his folder.

MOM'S VALENTINE
If I gave a valentine to someone it would be my Mom. I would get her a card, a rose and a new truck. The card would read, "Here is a rose just like Daddy gets you and a new truck because I know you need one." The card will be pretty. The rose will be the most beautiful one. I would get her a rose because I would want to be nice. The truck will be just like she likes it. It would be bright red, and big because she likes that color. It would be the best Valentine.

.....and it was!:)

[Witchy Cowgirl]

I forgot to tell ya'll why that was so touching. At that time the motor in my Blazer had been blown for 3 months and we didn't have the money for a new one.

[Danustouch]

When I was dating a guy named Ron, he lived with a woman by the name of Alicia. Not THAT kind of lived with. They just shared a house... (nothing ELSE!) lol. Anyway, I'd stay with him on the weekends often, and sometimes, he'd have to work during the weekends while I was in town visiting. He knew I'd get really bored if I went with him every time, so instead, I'd hang out with his housemate, often. I was telling her one time, about how my first Tarot Deck had gotten ruined (a litter of kittens my cat had, had decided to pee on it one day while I was at work) And that i'd tried to find one that suited me ever since. The only problem was, I hadn't been able to find the "Right One" yet. Nor did I really have the money to spend on a new deck at the time. She said..."Oh..the right deck will come to you at the right time". A few months later, Ron and I broke up. He moved away, but I still kept in touch with Alicia from time to time. A few days before Yule of that year, I came home from work and found a package in my mail box, wrapped in seasonal paper. Lo and Behold, guess what it was? A Robin Wood Tarot deck, from Alicia. And it just so happens, that that is the deck I still use today. It WAS the right deck, and it DID come just at the right time:)

[earthcat]

As some of you know, I struggle with Rhumatoid Arthritis, fibromyalgia, bursitis, and the last (3rd) hip replacement surgery was messed up. Thus, I constantly fight high levels of pain, am unsure of my balance, fight dizzy spells, and a whole bunch of other stuff that is just a part of my daily life.
Most people that meet me have no idea; I'm very good at hiding all this.
But the one person I can't hide it from is Tommy, my Hubby. He constantly encourages me, comforts me, holds me when I cry, makes me laugh, and in general, helps me to just keep going. (And he's the best jar-opener this side of the Atlantic!:D )
This disease hasn't gotten me down yet, and with Tommy's love and support, it never will. So every day is special for us together. And every day I love him a little more...:heartthro

[Mithrea]

Originally posted by Freyja
:) This was right up there with my first husband, who was Jewish, surprising me with a Christmas tree my first Christmas away from home. Okay, it was one of those awful gaudy silver things with the rainbow light show.....but it was a beautiful, touching thought and made me cry. I've had very few experiences like this in my life.

I was hoping that some of you would share similar experiences of people doing things like this for you :cutie:

Freyja, not to have a pity party for myself, but I honestly can't think of anything to post. It's been soo long since someone did something like that for me that I can't remember :( :D

[Flar's Freyja]

Originally posted by Mithrea


Freyja, not to have a pity party for myself, but I honestly can't think of anything to post. It's been soo long since someone did something like that for me that I can't remember :( :D

That's such a lonely feeling, isn't it? If I lived near enough to you and knew you were feeling like that, I'd do something that I learned from a group of girls I worked with a long time ago. One of the girls in our department was having some problems and her husband had been sent out of town for a long time for his job, so she was dealing with it alone. Every day or so, we'd put little surprises in her purse, desk drawer or coat pockets when she wasn't looking. It was so much fun to see her find these things and wonder who had put them there.

(((((Mithrea)))))) I hope that someone does something nice for you today :heartthro

[Witchy Cowgirl]

Mithrea you got my wishes on that too! (HUGS)

[SimplyStrange]

That's like when I was sick, my friend drove allllll the way across town just to bring me medicine and lay on the couch with me and watch Jaws and bring me drinks, just 'cause he's sweet. :p

[Semele]

The best example I have is the phone call I got about five minutes ago.

Today is Trey's first day of 1st grade...staying all day long. He did go half a day last year, but this is all new, he has to be able to pay attention and he asked us over and over why he has to stay all day. He was already asking last night about when he would be out of school and not have to go any more at all. I know I am super emotional right now because of hormones etc, but this is really hard for me. He is nervous but I am downright terrified for him. I am afraid he wont be able to open his lunch or that he will spill it and be upset. What if he can't sit still or starts singing like he does at home??? All kinds of thoughts running through my head.

For some silly reason I thought the feeling of overwhelming responsibility and fear I felt when he was born would be the worst I would face. Now I realise, it is the times when you can't be there to hold his hand and protect them from every little thing that hurt the worst. I know this is a very important part of life and he will do fine and learn through his own pains and mistakes, but I can't help but cry a little for...well I guess for me rather than him really.

When I dropped him off with his teacher she told him to go find his desk with his name on it and he just kept standing there. I had to push him in, hand the teacher a paper I had written out with every possible phone number in the world should she need to contact me, and practically run out of the building so Trey wouldn't see me crying. I thought I was the only one feeling so nervous about this and even felt silly because I cried. Then my husband called me, sounding a little sick asking how it went. I told him all about it, trying to sound upbeat and he asked if Trey ever found his seat. I had to tell him I didn't know because I ran off crying and he laughed gently. He also told me that he was going to have a horrible day until we call him after school and tell him how it went.

Just knowing that he is worried and nervous too is a help. Just the phone call to see how the drop off went for both of us has made me feel better. Now if I can just survive until 3:30.

[earthcat]

(((((((((Semele & mol)))))))))

[Witchy Cowgirl]

(((Semele)))
My eyes teared up and my heart went out to you as I read your post.
Know this: All will be well as this too shall pass! Even if it takes a little while Trey will do fine. I know how you feel about wanting to be there to hold his hand, protect and help him through life. He knows he has a loving family and support system and knows that he can draw on that strength. That knowledge will be what gets him through the hard things in life.
Blessings of Strength and Courage to you and your Family.

[Semele]

Thanks guys! I still feel a little silly for being so emotional about this. I mean this is a good thing for crying out loud. There are those who have children too ill to attend school and here I am whining. I do very much appreciate the fact that you all know what I am talking about and that I am not trying to be selfish.

I do have another warm story to add. I went into JS to view Trey's smilie thread, where everyone posts smilies that Trey loves to look at. The last post and the first one I saw was by WtchyChick and it was one smilie kissing the other on the cheek. Very appropriate for me to see just now and I can't wait to show it to Trey. Sometimes the unplanned "moments" are the best.

[SpikesPet5150]

When I was going through a rough time in my marriage (this was like, 3 years ago), I emailed my best friend (and soul mate) who was living in AZ at the time. I was crying and couldn't really put into words what I was feeling, so I just typed, "I need you." 2 days later, she was at my door, with all her stuff. She got my email, packed her stuff, and drove to Colorado to be with me. It was the single most wonderful moment of my life, when I answered the door to find her standing there.

A couple years ago, I was really sick, I had the flu. And my best friend came home from work early just to make me soup and pet my head. :) She always takes the best care of me.

Just a couple days ago, I was going through a tough time, emotional issues, stupid boy issues, ya know, regular stuff. And I had mentioned to my 2 closest friends (Jami and Tawnie) that I wasn't feeling quite myself lately, I didn't feel confident or sexy or anything like that anymore. So Tawnie gave me a complete makeover! LOL It was so much fun. Now I have black hair with red streaks, my makeup is flawless, and I gotta say, I'm feeling 100% better. :)

My friends mean the world to me. I'm feeling the need to go find them and give them all huge hugs! :) This is a wonderful thread.. thanks for starting it!
~Bree

[flar7]

To know that you are not alone in the world is truly a wonderful
thing, and one of life's greatest blessings.:)

[Danustouch]

(((((((((((((((Semele & Mol)))))))))))))))))))))) it's gotta be rough, letting your little bird test his wings. But..with two such loving and concerned parents there to catch him should he fall, no doubt this little bird will soar very high :)

Two more "chicken soup" experiences I've had. The week between the day I found out I was pregnant, and the day my pregnancy ended, my boyfriend wasn't around. He couldn't stand to be in the apartment with me while I was throwing up so much, so he stayed out all the time. Our best friend, Paul, took off of work for that week, and came and stayed with me during the day. He made me jello, held my hair away from my face as I vomited, emptied the pan, watched movies with me, held my hand. When I went to get the D&C, Paul went with me to the clinic. He didn't go with me into the office (my mom did), but he did wait for me out in the waiting room, and he helped me into the car, and then stayed with me the rest of the day while I slept.

Another time, when one of my relationships had just broken up pretty badly, another best friend of mine was a bit worried about me, because I was in such a deep depression. At that time, I almost always left my door unlocked in my apartment. I don't know why, as it could have been dangerous, but I always did. One Sunday morning, at 7:00 AM, I awoke to the feeling of someone bouncing up and down on my bed. I opened my eyes, and there was my friend Frank, with a dozen roses in his hand, and a bag of Lindt Chocolate Truffles in the other. He made breakfast for me that day (egg and cheese omelets), and we spent the rest of the day on the couch, watching teletubbies, cartoons, and other silly stuff.

I thank Goddess that I have had such terriffic friends in my life :)

[Flar's Freyja]

Originally posted by Semele
Sometimes the unplanned "moments" are the best.

Yes, they are. I'm sorry to hear that you both had a rough time on his first day of school and I hope it goes better today. There's nothing like the pain we feel when our children are hurting, but I thank the Goddess that I am capable of feeling that level of love.

One of those unplanned "moments" happened when my oldest was around six or seven. I had worked on my feet all day and was exhausted. I was scrambling around trying to fix dinner, do laundry, all those things we do when we come home and start working our second shift. He was sitting at the kitchen table and kept trying to get my attention. I kind of snapped at him with a "What?" and he showed me what he was doing.

He'd cut out a heart that said "I love you, Mommy." I gave him a hug and burst into tears, and learned that day that there is nothing more important than listening to my child.

[Faery-Wings]

*sniff* how sweet Freyja!

I have a kid sweet nothing type moment too. Scott was always really good about coloring on paper when he was a toddler. One day he was coloring on the wall. So of course I got angry with him...until he told me that it said "I love you , mommy." To this day (4 years later) I will not clean that spot. In fact, we are thinking tearing down this house and putting up a new one. I told my hubby that if we do that, he has to cut that peice of sheetrock and I am bringing it with me.

:)
Chris~sappy mom

[Flar's Freyja]

:sunny: And I still have that heart :heartthro

[Faery-Wings]

See, I am not the only sappy mom! I have great company!
:hearteyes

[WandererInGray]

*soft smile*

This weekend, Phoenix and I were snuggled in just getting ready to go to sleep and I confessed I'd been worried about someone breaking into his house the last couple of days.
He promptly got up and checked the locks on the doors, no teasing, no "honey just go to sleep"....he just did it.

And he holds me and kisses my hair.....


....and I'm making myself all weepy so I'll stop now.

[Arzhela]

That's lovely, Wanderer:)

[Witchy Cowgirl]

Originally posted by chryssi1
See, I am not the only sappy mom! I have great company!
:hearteyes

The Valentine I told ya'll about is framed and hanging on my bedroom wall!
((((SAPPY MOMS))))

[SnowStar]

It's one of those pretty common setups - he's Christian, I'm Pagan. Religion is one of those topics that we've agreed to disagree upon for the most part. When on Christmas eve he invited me to come with him to a midnight church service at a local Methodist church, I told him that he must have been nuts for asking. Sure, I celebrate Christmas with my family, but let's just say that church is one of the places where I feel the least comfortable. He kept asking me, though...I finally got the point that he really wanted me to come along, so I decided that it couldn't hurt. It was really weird - I hadn't actually gone to a church service in about 5 years (unless you count the masses we have at school that I just kinda la-de-da through), and I felt pretty out of place, like everyone was staring at me and there was a giant sign over my head flashing "OUTSIDER". Of course there wasn't, and in all honesty it was all in my head, but it still didn't change the fact that I was really beginning to regret coming. As the service began, I realised that the format very closely followed the Catholic masses that I sit through at school. I diverted myself by comparing the two, but that could only take up so much time. I sang the hymns because as a singer that's sort of what I do, whether I have to or not, and it doesn't matter what I'm singing, it helps me calm down a little. Just when I was finally settling into things, there came communion. Now, in the Methodist church, I suppose anyone can recieve the bread and wine, but I simply could not see myself doing it. Without my having to say anything, my boyfriend understood this and instead of going up to recieve the bread and wine with everyone else, he stayed seated with me so I wouldn't be the only one. It was just a little thing, I suppose, but because I already felt so singled out and out of place, that little gesture of staying with me so that I would not appear to be the only "outsider" stands out in my mind as not only one of the nicest things he has ever done for me, but one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me.

[Flar's Freyja]

Everyone has such great stories about those small things that mean so much to us.

My youngest has graduated high school and is employed with the Air National Guard and the same restaurant job he's had for five years. He was to be deployed this month, but the military canceled this one, so he ran right down and enrolled in college. He did not have time to apply for other financial aid and the Guard only pays tuition. The advisor did not advise him to wait until next semester and I didn't realize what was happening until it was too late, so he ended up putting out almost $300 for books. I paid his car insurance until he graduated, but my own business has been really struggling and he has to kick in now. I also want him to pay a little rent and that's been a struggle.

This month has been really tight and if Flar hadn't helped me I would have really been in trouble. Jesse did not have all of the money for his insurance. We both work part-time at the same place and he came down today to get his check, which was only for $107. He owed me $80. He has a '95 Mustang and even with a good driving record and a good grades discount, his insurance is $130 per month. I asked him if he would be able to give me the full amount and he said "Yes. I have to pay my car insurance. It's my own fault for having such an expensive car." This evening, he came home and gave me the $80 and a hug :hearteyes

[shnen]

wow, this is an awesome thread...

((freyja and flar)))

[Jeleia]

May 2001, I was involved in a bad car accident. There was 6 of us in the car (including my boyfriend) and luckily everyone but me walked away. I had broken ribs and a puntured lung. I was really scared and in a lot of pain. When I got to the hospital, they told me I was pregnant. I was 18 years old, and it was the week after prom. I was freaking, I thought I wouldn't get through my last month of school and I had worked so hard.
My boyfriend, Chris came and spent everyday in the hospital with me. He was so supporting and loving.
He went and talked to my teachers and tried to work something out for all the assignments and tests I missed. He was with me, every step of the way. I really don't know what I would have done without him.

http://www.uniquehardware.co.uk/server-smilies/otn/love/smlove2.gif

[Witchy Cowgirl]

What a wonderful friend!

[Garnet]

In January 2001 I broke my ankle & had to have it surgically reset. I was off work for nearly three months. While I was laid up, my supervisor passed a card around the plant-twice-so I'd know the people I worked with were thinking of me. He found a way to stretch my sick time so that I got most of my paycheck every two weeks & I had enough sick time to last the entire time I was off. He called every couple of weeks to check on me.
I got calls & cards from some of the people I work with, a card from the company I work for & one from my union.
When I got back to work people were dropping in on me all day to say 'Welcome back' & hug me. For a couple of weeks while I got used to walking & working again, the guys were great, making sure things were set up for me & helping me out as much as possible. Somebody bent over backwards to make sure my insurance problems were ironed out.

[Yvonne Belisle]

I have found friends like you all have spoken of in many places but the ones that make me happiest right now are the ones I have met here. When I have been down and needed a shoulder they have been there. When we were moving and had no one to help us one came all the way from Ohio to Pennsylvania just to help us. I would just like to say I think you are all wonderful and thank you for being there for me when I have needed you. Many of you have become more than just friends in many ways you are family to me.

[WtchyChick13]

I had a great moment on Saturday. Every September, our area has something called an "Oyster Fest" which is just a HUGE arts & crafts festival with every kind of food you can eat and great rides for the kids.

My mother and I go just to look at the crafts stuff and maybe get a little early holiday shopping done. I also go to try and get ideas for my jewelry and scout out what is selling and what isn't and do a little comparative pricing too. (I'm evil--I know this. ;) )

Since my birthday is in November, my mother always lets me pick out my present at the fest and this year I ended up not getting anything. OH don't get me wrong--I picked out LOTS OF STUFF! LOL I just decided to wait until after we ate to go back and think about what I really wanted.

The nite was absolutely perfect--crisp, clear, every star out and we were right on the water. I was having a hard time with it only because last year when we went, it was a little earlier and I remember sitting with my funnel cake and thinking how perfect the day was and it was just two days later that the events of 9/11 happened. So I was glad that we didn't go earlier this year because I don't think I could've dealt with it. My mother knows that I've been having trouble on that end, so I think she suggested a later time for that reason.

This year was different. EVERYONE there was in an amazing mood. Parents seemed to be particularly cute with their kids and if someone bumped into you, they went more than out of their way to apologize (which is abnormal around here!). The mood was just great.

Mom and I were walking to go for food and we ended up arm in arm with each other and laughing the whole time. It's a time that we really look forward to and even though we live together, we put everything else aside and just enjoy each other as friends. We were silly and having fun and of course picking guys out for each other! To a casual observer, you'd never know that I was 31 and she was 56. We both looked like a couple of kids just having a great time and the best part was, the feeling lasted the whole weekend. :)

*Edited*

Oh yeah, one more thing. Since it is appropriate for the title of this thread--I also made my special home made chicken soup this weekend! First batch of the season!!!!! :p

[Flar's Freyja]

:)

Mol and Trey visited at the hospital the other night and I had a lot of fun playing with Trey in the playroom. We played with Mr. Potato Head and had Halloween, played with dinosaurs and alligators and Tinker Toys. He has a great imagination and I really enjoyed getting down on his level. I must have done a really good job of this......we were sitting at a child-sized table and when I stood up, Trey said "Wow, you got a whole lot bigger than me!" I reminded Trey that I'm a grown-up and he said "Oh yeah, I forgot!" :T

[flar7]

my finance' or fiance' or hot girlfriend, helped my in the hospital
with personal stuff that would be difficult for a person hindered
with illness....... Flar be very thankful for his Freyja. nice thread
indeed.:)

[Nina]

when I was in deep financial doo-doo - courtesy of my ex-partner - my Grandad bailed me out. It will take me quite a while to pay him back, but without his help, I would have been totally finished.

My friends at work were wonderful with lots of Kleenex and supportive comments.

My parents were amazing.

Silver Venus was a wonderful friend too - one I couldn't do without.

I thank my lucky stars - and the God/dess - for these blessings!

Oh, I'm getting soppy now.

[Emerald Oak]

No chicken soup moments come to mind, although I've been thinking lately about how much my mom's done for me. Actually, as I write this thread, everyone who's ever been with me through my trials and tribulations (not to mention the period of time that I was a complete a-hole to everyone, which was from the time I could speak to about a year or two ago :D). My mom, my brothers, some of my old teachers. Especially my 3rd, 4th/5th (same teacher both years), and I'll never forget my 8th/9th grade history teacher (again, same teacher both years), who never gave up on me when I slacked off royally. I'd even just sit there and let my test papers go blank through the entire period. Bleh :p

I think I have a few calls to make :)


*Edited to get those dern smilies to function*

[Flar's Freyja]

Originally posted by flar7
my finance' or fiance' or hot girlfriend, helped my in the hospital
with personal stuff that would be difficult for a person hindered
with illness....... Flar be very thankful for his Freyja. nice thread
indeed.:)

And Freyja be very thankful to the Mother that she has someone as wonderful as her Flar to do those things for :heartthro

[Flar's Freyja]

I have a part-time job in a restaurant, which I got to supplement my freelance business and fill in for my son when he went to Basic Military Training last year. We don't often get to work together, and we did today. It was nice because lately I don't get to see him often even though he still lives at home, and we really do work well together. Today, he was introducing me to customers as his mom all day long! He said to one couple, "See don't we look alike, well we do if I come down here" and he scrunched down on his knees so that his face would be level with mine.

It was very nice :heartthro

[Haedis]

One time after watching the movie Empire Records I commented "wow ethan embry looks so cute when he says 'its rex manning day'. I wish I had a tape of him saying that over and over. " After I said it I didnt think anything of it since I was just goofing around to begin with. Then on my birthday my friends Alicia and Jamie (who is reading this I hope :D ) gave me a tape they made of clips from my favorite shows and movies, and some hilarious clips of my friends that I forgot about. The tape began with a loop of Ethan Embry saying "its rex manning day" over and over. It was perfect because I absolutely hate birthdays and it really brightened my day.

Even better was the fact that another one of my friends (who died this past winter) was on the tape and it definately helped to be able to remember how much fun we used to have before she got sick.

(thanks James! :) )

[Flaire-FireStar]

Well....there was yesterdays'....but I'll get to that one second (cuz there's a picture to go along with it. :T)


I was at a teen camp after my first year of high school, and that year, there was a flu going around. Unfortunately, I just so happened to get it while at camp. So, being cooped up in my bed for 1 and a half days, my friend Sheri brought me some books to read to pass the time, and a Sprite to calm my stomach. I thought that was pretty nice of her, since we had only just met a few months earlier. Then, after supper, she, and another friend, Derek, surprised me with a card that they passed around at supper time. It was so sweet - and it smelled like spaghetti (hence me dubbing it my "spaghetti card" ) :lol:


hehe...And for those of you who saw the pic I posted in the "what attracts you thread"... this is how he asked me out:

:loveduv: Makes me smile every time I see it.

[Flar's Freyja]

Almost six months ago, I took Flar over to meet my HP and look at the grounds of our circle for our handfasting. He (the HP) was thrilled that we were thinking about having it there. I have been a member of this group for more than two years. When the time came to start making the arrangements, I was told that something else had been planned and that he could not accomodate us. We considered having it at home and I don't really remember how the subject came up, but the HP of another group that I have visited but am not a member of offered her home and yard.

Last Saturday, it was very cold out and the members cleaned up the yard. I had to work and couldn't participate but I was told that the "bride" was not helping, period. People have brought beautiful decorations, are offering to perform various tasks and roles - and yesterday I got a call from one telling me to stop by and pick up five pounds of meat for the dish that I am making.

I am totally blown away by what this group of people, many of whom I don't know very well and who do not know me or Flar, are doing for us. I haven't been quite this deeply touched in quite some time.

[WtchyChick13]

I'm so glad this thread got bumped! (Thanks again Freyja!!!)

I've had some great moments so far this year--and just think--it's only January! :)

First I became a godmother for the first time. They had to pull some strings with the church because I'm not a christian (although, I did not reveal what I really am) and the fact that he went to all that trouble really showed me how much this meant to him. I've absolutely fallen in love with this baby and her older sister (who will be all of three in Feb.) has bonded with me as well. Apparently she keeps asking when she will see me again. I guess giving her that bear for christmas paid off! I'm "her buddy" and I intend to stay that way. But her little sister is my special little one. I'm so grateful for her.

I had two moments over the past few days with my mother. I went into her room the other nite to tell her something and there on the bed was the most beautiful yarn and part of something that she had been crocheting all nite. The colors were fantastic and the yarn was the softest I've ever felt. She had been out of the room when I went in there and when she stepped back in, she said, "Do you like that?" And I of course said yes. I just couldn't stop touching it, it was that soft. She said, "it's for you. It's a scarf. I saw the colors in the store and thought that it would go great with your jacket."

Now, this woman has crocheted the most amazing things. But here was this scarf, so simple but so gorgeous and she was making it for me. Just because. No other reason. This woman gives me everything and just because she thought I'd like the colors and that they'd go with a jacket of mine, she spent the extra money to get this rather expensive yarn to make me a scarf. She's amazing.

The other moment was last nite. Mom and I went shopping. I was armed with gift certificates she had given me for christmas and thankfully for the clearance sales going on--I was able to get a ton of stuff and still have money left on one of the cards.

When we got back into the car, I thanked her over and over again. I really needed clothes and she knew that. But she knew exactly where I would want to get them and spent way too much on getting me those gift cards.

Money aside, we had a great nite shopping, laughing, singing (they had good music on) and picking things out for each other. It was just a fun nite together and I can't say enough about how much I cherish her.

It always amazes me how something so simple can mean so much. :)

[Flar's Freyja]

Yes, the little, simple things do mean more than most of the big things. Around Yule, there were these special dark chocolate KitKat bars that they seem to have decided not to continue. Flar found some and bought me six of them......and there's a certain type of purple pen that I like to use that are very hard to find. He found them at the university bookstore and spent twice as much as they're really worth to get them for me :heartthro

[WtchyChick13]

You two are so cute. ;)

[Pan]

Makes me want children! Nothin I could type could ever think to equal the tear-quality of these. 8O

Well.. one night I was upset, talking to hubby online like I usually do while he's at work. We didn't have much money at the time.. and he knew it. Well, on the way home, he stopped off at Wal Mart and picked me up a pink rose and a red rose. He held them out sadly and said they didn't have any white! I hugged him to pieces and told him I loved them anyway. They're in the freezer. :D