We recently had 2 couples staying with us, at the same time.
They arrived about 3 hours apart.
It was enough time to get the first couple home, and unpacked. We went through “the bounty”.
They brought pork products. A whole Smithfield ham, and 10 pounds of chourico.
The chourico, I knew about, because I ordered it and had it sent to their house.
The ham was a STUNNING surprise. I hugged it to my chest and went to my happy place for a few minutes. I got misty.
- I thought to myself “this is unbeatable”.
Then the 2nd couple arrived.
They brought a digital picture frame. Full of photos. From various parties that we have missed over the last 2 years. Including the “re-wedding” of our friends, the other couple that arrived earlier.
I was speechless and moved to tears.
When those 2 sets of guests left, a 3rd set arrived.
They brought seemingly simple stuff that was so appreciated.
- Salami (YEA! MORE PORK)
- Crossword puzzle magazines
- Soduku magazines
- MOTORCYCLE magazines. droool
- yarn and knitting patterns
Silly, inconsequential stuff that had us giggling like children on christmas morning.
I am amazed, and so grateful, for everyone’s thoughtfulness.
Thank you all.
One reply on “Of meat, memories and magazines”
Thanks for the warm welcome. While i cannot defend sitting in a cairo restaurant whose doors I wouldn’t darken on a dare back in the States, i refuse to dis my beloved KD.
Should you survive the next few months without falling into any dangerous potholes, I have this enticement for you and Kaddee – Not only am I a knitter but i come equipped with several pattern books and lots of yarn. 🙂
Hope you meet the two of you when we finally move arrive in a few months. 🙂