Lucky Me...

This week I received two gifts.

The first one was this painting by my talented,

generous, loving friend Tally.

I had sent her this photo of our little bay 

 and the painting was her tender interpretation of it.

I LOVE IT...the painting makes me feel exactly the same way I do when I walk there.


Thank you Darling Girl.  I love you.




The second gift arrived today.

A Welsh Love Spoon.


From John, our Gentleman-Farmer, animal-rescuer and fellow-blogger at Going Gently.


He sent one for you too Victoria, different than this one,

It's in this box...I'll not spoil the surprise...

it will be winging it's way to the west coast

toute-de-suite!

I've hung mine in my kitchen, where I can touch it every day and remember

that love is the most important thing in the world.  I love you John.

These lovely presents came for no apparent reason

other than those who sent them are love-filled people.

Thank you Tally...Thank you John

Aren't I lucky to have you both in my life!..isn't life wonderful!

Happy Valentine's Day!