Limoges Teacup...

This box was waiting for me yesterday when I returned home after a lovely day of lunching and laughter with wonderful friends. I had not been thinking of receiving any mail so this was a very pleasant surprise. I am continually amazed at the incredible world of blogging and the friends we gather along our journey.

Terri of Artful Affirmations very generously offered this lovely Limoges Teacup as one of her Friday giveaways. Please visit her blog http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com if you are not currently doing so. She is bright, witty and talented. Recently her husband treated her to Paris and she is sharing her trip with all of us.

This beautiful teacup is dainty and feminine and so lovely. I have the perfect home for it and will enjoy it's beauty every day. The colors are as soft and delicate as the photo shows.

I have the perfect spot of peace and tranquility right in the corner of my kitchen. I just love my new teacup and think it is very at home here where it will receive loving care.

My deepest thank you Terri for being so generous and giving and for sharing your world with all of us in blogland.

I am truly blessed.

Peaceful Journey...

I do not know whose picture this is however it brings me comfort at this time of sorrow.
My dear sweet cousin who has been a sister to me for so many years has passed on.
We are the same age and our children played together when they were little.
She was the most giving and nurturing person to everyone she knew.
Her time has been short and now she is being taken care of by angels.
Rest in peace my dear sweet cousin and special sister.

I do not post this for sadness to anyone, merely for my own closure and processing.
I know that my blogland friends are extremely kind and I thank you for understanding my need to share this with you.