I Am Overwhelmed

A couple of weeks ago, I received the most generous, beautiful, and thoughtful gift in the mail. Every time I think about this gift, or peek inside the cover, the waterworks begin all over again.

I was on a 4-hour business-development video conference with Lain Ehmann, and during a quick potty break, the UPS man arrived with a box from Boston. I opened it and was simply blown away. The timing was so perfect. I was able to thank my dear friend Lain "in person" for masterminding this incredible outpouring of friendship. This is what was inside:

A note inside the cover read:

"My little dog—a heartbeat at my feet." ~Edith Wharton

Dear Angie:

We know that nothing we can say or do will make losing Ruby any easier for you. She was a much-loved part of your family, and those kinds of holes don't fill from a kind word or hug. They go on aching and hurting for a long time.

But we couldn't let this period in your life go by without letting you know that we are thinking of you and hurting on your behalf. We hope that someday, you'll be able to record some memories of Ruby in this scrapbook and feel a little closer to her.

We love you,

Monica
Katrina
Jennafer
Lain
Moon
Linda
Jodie
Barb

 

 

 

 

 

My silence on this subject since I received the album is not indicative of indifference, but of the depth of my feelings. I feel so loved. I have the most amazing (and talented!) friends. And now I have 17 opportunities to preserve memories of Ruby, who is greatly missed every single day. Thank you.

p.s. I cranked out some very simple thank you cards finally today. Better late than never, right?

 

Comments

[Krys72599]

Sometimes it's hard to find the words, the emotions are so overwhelming, even though many of us spend so much time finding the right words...
What a beautiful gift from your friends!

[Lee]

What a wonderful and thoughtful gift. Overwhelmed, indeed.

[Jori]

What a wonderful gift!

[margvp]

You are blessed to have such thoughtful friends. How wonderful.

[Barb]

Oh Angie, this is such a touching post. Lain is the most amazing friend for coordinating this group gift. I feel honoured to have had the chance to contribute.

xo Barb

[Kelli]

Can't type, tears making it hard to see.
What a beautiful thing your friends have done for you!

[Yolanda B.]

Ah that's so sweet!

[Ann]

Angie,this is a wonderful gift and it turned out beautiful. (I got to see some sneak peeks during LOAD.) You do have some very thoughtful friends (of which I am glad to cyber know too). What a lovely tribute to such an important part of your family. Have fun remembering the stories as you complete this album. Family pets do leave a BIG hole in our hearts. Hugs...

[denise:)]

sniff.. i'm overwhelmed too- you have wonderful friends!

[Jennifer Larson]

Oh how wonderful. That made me tear up.

[Colleen]

Wow. Those are some wonderful friends you have. Gorgeous, can't wait to see it with lots of photos of Bee in it!

[Melissa LaFavers]

I had tears in my eyes just looking at photos of this amazing gift. What sweet friends you have. Giving you the chance to record your memories and tell your stories, while giving you the permission to wait until you're ready--that's awesome.

[Michelle]

WOW!! So pretty. So cool. We lost our dog of 12 years a couple months ago and am not up to scrapping him yet. But soon I hope. Thinking of you...

[Laura T.]

What a beautiful, thoughtful gift. It will be something you treasure forever. Enjoy filling it up with memories.

[lee i]

what an incredibly touching gift. i haven't visited for awhile so i just found out about ruby. hugs.

[elizabeth]

Wow, this is just lovely! What a thoughtful gesture that you will treasure forever. I really like your thank you cards, too!

[Lain]

I am so glad that this gift made you feel loved -- that was the intent!
Many hugs...
xoxoxoxox
Lain