There is nothing better than
the encouragement of a good friend.
~ Jean Jacques Rousseau
I received a text out of the blue
today from my friend Kathleen,
who has completed six months
of chemotherapy and is now
going through radiation treatments
for breast cancer.
Just remembering when I got my
diagnosis and I'm so thankful and
glad you were with me. I'm so thankful
God blessed me with your friendship.
Love you <3
What an unexpected gift
on an extraordinarily cold, cold
Minnesota day in January ~
A long way from the hot, hot
day in Savannah, last June,
when the doctor's call came through
on K's cell, the second
day of our mini girls-getaway.
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| You couldn't tell how heavy our spirits were. |
My heart swelled with love
and yes, warmth, when I
read her dear words.
Every time someone leaves
me a comment or sends me
an e-mail letting me know that
they have given me a blog
award, I feel that same warmth.
But I'm bad about sharing those
awards ~ my Midwestern
sensibilities whisper in my
ear that it's not polite
to toot your own horn!
However, as I mentioned, it's a
frosty day here today, so
I'm pulling out those warm
thoughts to share with you.
Let's have a cup of tea and
start kindling the glow.....
The first kudos comes from the super
sweet Jeanie, The Marmelade Gypsy.
{Thanks, Jeanie!}
It is called the Cherry on Top Award
and required me to answer this
question: If you had the chance
to go back and change one thing in
your life, would you and what
would it be?
Yes, there is one thing.... I finished college
in three years instead of four and jumped
right into my first career position.
I wish now that I had taken that extra
year and moved to another country
as an au pair. I was just so type A
in those days; I didn't think I had
alternate options. I also had a boyfriend,
{now Mr. Privet} and I was worried about
leaving him behind. I didn't have the
wisdom to know that if it was true
love, he'd still be here when I got back!
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| He's still here : ) Christmas 2010 |
Next to make us toasty
are warm words/awards
that require me to share seven random
things about myself. These came from
three very lovely bloggers:
Alison, Stuff and Nonsense ~ Versatile Blogger award
Melody- Mae, Melody-Mae and
Mary Ann, Casual, Classic Home
~ Stylish Blogger award
{Thanks, Ladies!}
1.
I love to laugh.
I crave it.
I need to laugh every day!
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| {I said it was necessary, not pretty! Note to self: double chin when laughing.} |
2.
I am a tall girl.
No one but me is
allowed to dry my jeans.
If you do, watch out.....
I'm very protective of those inseams.
3.
I was once told I would
never have children
without undergoing IVF.
I changed doctors.
Different diagnosis.
Two blessings, age 15 and 12.
4.
My dad was the oldest
of five boys and I
was the first grandchild.
My grandma was so excited
to finally have a little girl
in the family : )
5.
My favorite clothing color
is grey,
which I love to
accent with colorful
pieces and accessories.
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| My typical day look; jcrew.com |
6.
I am a popcorn-aholic.
I can't just eat a
handful at the movies.
I have to get the
humongous tub,
with
butter
of course.
7.
Due to military and corporate moves,
when I was in ninth grade,
I was in my ninth school.
I graduated from that
high school, which is in the
coldest town in the contiguous USA.
I once walked to school
when it was 30 degrees below
zero, without wind chill!
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| My daughter with my parent's dober-woman. |
The last warm words I received
were from the wonderful Simone,
~ Liebster "Favorite" award ~
who simply asked that I recognize
a newer, wonderful blogger.
{Thank you, Simone!}
Since it is Friday
and she graces someone
each Friday with a flower,
I'd like to recognize
Laura, A Place for Tea.
Laura is an English rose,
married to an Australian
and now living in New Jersey.
Laura writes about her
life here in the States
with her hubby and two
little girls, from an expat's
point of view. I love hearing
her stories of growing up
in England and the traditions,
foods, etc. that mean home
to her. I swear, I can hear
her accent!
Be sure to stop by and
see Laura for a cup of
tea, a smile and a Friday
flower....and congratulate
her on her Liebster!
When she answers the door,
please tell her that Suzanne
from Privet & Holly sent you!
Aaahhh....I'm feeling toastier
by the moment. Hope you
all stay cozy this weekend!
Thank you for stopping by ~
Each and every one of you
is a special gift to me and
it is an honor to share my
ramblings with you from
this little corner of Blog Land.
~ Gratitude ~
The state of being grateful; warm
and friendly feeling toward a benefactor;
kindness awakened by a favor received; thankfulness.
xx
Suzanne
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