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I'm So Lucky........

.........to have such kind friends! As you're probably aware, I'm going through a particularly difficult time in my life right now but the one good thing to come out of it is that I'm realising that it's not the amount of money or material things I have which makes me happy but all the little things like when my boys tell me "I love you Mummy", or when Sam tells me he thinks I'm beautiful like Rosalina from Mario Karts!(BIG compliment!). It's also knowing I've got such good friends who are always there to listen to me moan and cry and receiving little gifts to let me know they're thinking of me.

I received this gorgeous card and stamp from Denise........


How generous was that! Not only has she made a beautiful card with one of my favourite Tildas but she also sent me one of the Whimsy stamps. It's so nice to get some new rubber when, like so many people, funds are really tight at the moment and I could never justify buying any new crafting stash. Thank you Denise....I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and generousity.

This morning I had another lovely surprise - I received these in the post .......

This RAK was from my good pal Jilli. She made them herself......how clever is she! They're fabulous Jilli and I will definitely make good use of them. MWAH to you! and I'm glad you're my buddy too!

I'm proud to say I passed the third part of my ECDL course on Monday, in record time I might add (blow your own trumpet, why don't you!!) I've now started the final course ECDL 2 so hopefully, when that's complete I should be able to return to work.

Must get on and cook the boys' tea now......hope to have something creative to show by the end of the week.



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Moni said…
Gorgeous gift you recive. Hugs, Moni
17 March 2009 at 17:30
Anonymous said…
What a fun gift and I know that Denise is such a sweetheart! :) What a pretty card! Hope you're doing well! HUGS
17 March 2009 at 17:38
Lauren said…
{Hugs} Jo!
Thank you for sharing your talent even in tough time. :)
17 March 2009 at 17:46
Jilli said…
You are more than welcome honey! Gonna try out a different pattern when i've finished sending to my fairy blogmother. Just glad u liked them. mwahs Jillix
17 March 2009 at 19:16
~Denise Lynn~ said…
So happy I was able to help brighten your day Jo! I think of you often and hope that things are going well. Congrats on finishing another test, way to go! :) Sending hugs your way.
17 March 2009 at 20:47
Deb said…
Such a lovely gift and fabulous card from Denise, she is so kind and thoughtful! Love your fabby crocheted flowers too, how lucky you are today!
congrats on passing another exam, well done you are flying through these!
Have a great evening, hugs Debx
17 March 2009 at 21:46
Sam said…
Can't think of nicer presents! Lovely card and new rubba.... Love the crochet flowers, something I have never been able to master the art of! Well done on passing another module of ECDL.
Sam x
17 March 2009 at 22:57
Alex said…
Fun gifts - Denise is so awesome, I love that stamp and I know you will too!!! Hang in there, my friend, it does get better! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
18 March 2009 at 00:34
nessy said…
the boys are so very lucky to ave a very lovely mummmy ~who is there for them all the time!!
big hugs to you jo ~wonderful gifts from your friends ~much deserved!
vanessa xx
18 March 2009 at 15:08
clare said…
firstly congrats on passing your test...and good luck with the next one clarex

wow..what gorgeous gifts you got..i bet you cant wait to get playing with them.

sorry to hear your going though i bit of a rough time..hang in there hun..and we are all here for you hugs clare xx
20 March 2009 at 11:02
Sarah said…
What lovely gifts! I hope you are well. BIG ((hugs)) to you!
xx :0)
20 March 2009 at 21:03
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