Monday, December 15, 2008

Sometimes...

...when your spirit needs lifting - God puts beautiful people doing the kindest things in your path. When I got home tonight from taking mom to the hospital - I was greeted by a surprise package in the mail and a plate full of goodies from a friend. The timing couldn't have been more perfect and what sweet surprises! They both made me smile and it warmed my heart so. Then I check in here and I was touched by all the kind and thoughtful comments left regarding my mom's surgery. Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers - there is so much power in prayer. To fill you in, Mom did very well. The Dr. says "things went as well as they could". Unfortunately, it could be weeks before we know if it worked - but we have a great deal of hope and faith that it did.

I'll let you take a peek at my sweet gifts. First is a darlin' "peace" ornament in red and lime green with black and white polka dot ribbon. Now, could she have nailed it any closer - it matches my things perfect! I bet she knew that already. Thank you thank you Ms. Jean - all the way over in Virginia. What a totally unexpected and beautiful surprise. Merry Christmas my friend!



Now for my precious "local" friend - Ms. Janet. She had her famous YUMMY candy all wrapped up so pretty - in polka dots none the less - tied off with this beautiful tile that again, matches my room perfect.



I think it has found the perfect home - don't ya think.



And jus' look at that plate full of the yummiest candy (she and my friend Karen are simply "the bombs" when it comes to homemade candy -hehe). My favorite is that "pink candy" in the middle. I doubt it makes it through the night - cream cheese and powdered sugar - oh my my!!



Once again, thank you all so much. I will let mom know of your kindness and please continue to remember her in prayer. Many blessings to you all.

Cathy

P.S. - I got my barn quilt up - I'll show you pics in the next couple of days! I'm so excited!!!

11 comments:

Juanita said...

I'm glad she made it through the surgery o.k. Prayer is a powerful thing! Can't wait to see the quilt and your goodies look so yummy! Have a blessed day!
Juanita

Jean said...

Cathy, so glad your Mom did well. I will keep her in my prayers. You are a very sweet and special lady and you deserve special goodies for all your thoughtfullness of others. Blessings,
Jean in Virginia

BugnLVoe said...

Aww . . . what a sweet friend. I got all misty eyed reading your post. And ya know . . . that truly is what this season is all about. Caring & giving. :-)

DownBranchRoad said...

Cathy,
Glad to hear that your Mom is doing ok. Will keep you and her in my prayers. Love you gurlfrend.

Cathy said...

I'm glad things went well today for your mom. What a sweet surprise of goodies. They look absolutely delicious. What is the pink candy in the center?

Cathy

Wanita said...

I'm so glad to hear your Mom's surgery went well. I'll continue to pray that it worked.

It's wonderful to have friends who love and care for us. I can't imagine life without sweet friends.

Blessings,
Wanita

TidyMom said...

Glad to hear your mom did well Cathy!

you sure did get some nice goodies!! Are you able to share a recipe for that nice looking pink candy????? Ü

~Tidymom

Cathy Cobblestone said...

O.K. - I'll see if I can get Ms. Janet to share her wonderful recipe - I'll be sure and share it with you as soon as she fills me in on the secret!!!! It's soooooo good. Cathy

Elm Hollow Primitives said...

Cathy-Moms are so special, I will keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers. Their is nothing like the kindness of the girlfriends. You are blessed to have them.
Tootalls-Donna

Elizabeth and Gary said...

Hi Cathy,

I just read your post on Mom, and I'm so happy to hear the prognosis is a good one. I will keep her in my thoughts. I so enjoy everything you do on your blog.
Have a very Merry Christmas with your beautiful family,
Elizabeth

Birgit said...

I'm so glad to hear that your mom is doing well. I hope she recovers quickly and will say a prayer for her.
the plate of goodies looks so yummy! I'll be over for tea and a taste of that pink candy. :)
Hugs & blessings to you~ Birgit