HAPPY TEARS

I met Robin from Pink House Studio over five or more years ago at an AQU meeting. She was carrying an awesome crazy quilt bag that she'd made and I totally loved, and we struck up a short, sweet conversation. We found out we lived around the corner from each other and talked about getting together but it never happened. As far as my memory goes, I never saw her again (possibly once at another meeting) and unfortunately, we never continued the friendship that was sparked. 

The packages of Create Your Life cards you see in the front row are some of Robin's creations!

Then, a couple years ago, I commented on one of her sketches in a FLICKR group that we're both members of. I didn't know it was her at the time, but came to find out, through a series of comments, that it was. I, again, totally appreciated her wit, charm and art. We follow each others blogs now and I always love her sense of humor, family stories and whatever it is she's up to in the field of happy art making. 

Well...through a wonderful series of events and the amazing generosity of her heart...she sent me a package in the mail...which I received yesterday...and I just had to share it with you. Robin told me to expect a package because the mail system here in Colombia is totally...well..let's not go there. She sent the package by Express mail which guaranteed it would arrive and I'm sure she paid a very dear price when she put it in the mail to me. She told me not to get excited because it wasn't much. This is only the second piece of personal mail I've received in the 2+ years that we've lived in Barranquilla. Others have tried and whatever is sent...goes...somewhere else. So you can imagine my surprise and delight when Robin's package arrived yesterday with the MOST wonderful treats you can imagine. My 4 year old granddaughter and hubby were close by to share in the excitement and we all three just had so much fun opening the package. I'm tearing up again thinking about it. Yes, I cried many happy tears of joy and I'm sure the neighbors were wondering what all the squealing and laughing was all about. 

Well...it was about love.

Thank you Robin.

Create your life,

annie!