A couple of months ago our good friends Devin and Andrea that we met here in Cleveland decided that it was time for them to go back home to Arizona and we were so sad for them to leave. I personally was devastated because we were so close and our kids loved each other and played so well together. I cried like a baby when they pulled out of our driveway, and I think I was minorly depressed for the rest of the day because they were gone. (On a side note....Andy and I have met some amazing people on our journey and having to say goodbye to people gets a little old and I get a little tired of loving more people and then having to leave them or have them leave us, but I would not trade it for the world.) That night when Andy got home he handed me a present with a card. I opened the gift and it was the movie P.S. I Love You, it was from Andrea. The card was so sweet and let me know that for the next little while I would be receiving a gift and card from her everyday. I couldn't believe it, I mean she had to have this all planned before she left and she gave it all to Andy to give to me each morning.
Not everything was a gift, some were directions of things for me to do, like call certain people or go somewhere, basically taking me out of my comfort zone because it was good for me. I did everything she asked and I am so glad did. One of the things she told me to do was set up an exercise blog, she knows how much I struggle with my weight and want to exercise, so because of her I finally did it.
Andrea doing that for me meant the world and made me feel so special. It showed me that you were really listening to me when we talked. It amazes me how many times I can have a conversation with people in our families about stuff and they forget or ask us over and over again and I wonder if people are really listening.
A big thing with me is giving someone a gift that is very personal. I try hard to listen to what people say they like or things they wish they had and I try to get that for them for their b-day, mothers day, whatever the occasion. Andrea did that for me especially when she gave me her can opener that I had mentioned I liked (it really is the coolest can opener ever). There is so much more to that story and things that she did for me but I will leave it at that.
So thank you again Andrea for doing what you did for me, it means so much, you were there for me in so many ways, and p.s. I love you.
Experience #2
Secret Admirer Friend
On Saturday evening the kids and I were outside playing and cleaning out the van when Porter realized that we had not yet gotten the mail and went over to check if we had anything. In the mail was a package from my mom (thanks mom, the kids were nuts about everything!!!) and a yellow envelope for me. I never get mail, so I was shocked. Inside was a card and a bracelet and I have no idea who it is from. The card just said that I was a good mom and friend (thank you for that compliment) and they thought I could use some cheer. I have no idea who sent it (Andy knows and is refusing to tell.)
I want to say thank you to whoever sent the bracelet and the sweet note. I did need a little cheer with Andy working so much, he is now working day 16 in a row, 3 more to go, and then he has 2 days off!!
I feel so lucky for all of the friends and family in my life who support me and the kids and who let us know you love us. I know that I could not make it through this journey without all of you. So yeah, right now I am feeln' the love.
Thank you Andrea and My Secret Admirer Friend.
3 comments:
These are sweet. I miss talking to you SO much. I wish you were around to talk to. You are very blessed to have such great people in your life right now.
You deserve it girlfriend! People do nice things for you because you are so sweet to everyone. Hang in there the 20 day marathon is almost over!
You are so loved Shay!! Those are the sweetest gifts. Andrea Sounds awsome! How fun to have a secret admirer:)
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