Blessings....

My heart is filled with gratitude for all the precious sisters in the Lord I have been blessed to meet, and I daily thank Jesus for allowing me the true privilege of writing on Beautiful Girlhood as well as forming the most wonderful friendships along the way!

Yes, my friends...I have returned from my little blogging rest.  I simply missed you all too much and had far too much I wanted to share with you.  I do think my blogging schedule may tighten up somewhat over the next few weeks as my dear mother approaches her due date, but I want to write oh so much that I will stop by when I can!

In my absence I have been working on several posts including a little tutorial I promised months ago, so all my sweet readers who love to sew, and even those who have limited sewing skills, do stay ''posted'' for a lovely and simple project which will only take about half an hour, coming soon!

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I wanted to show you some of the most delightful gifts given to me by some very dear friends lately, both those that I have met and those that I haven't {yet}...isn't it remarkable that we can enjoy sweet fellowship with those we have never met in person before...?  The love of Christ unites us, and it is a joy to behold indeed!

 My dear pen friend, Ashleigh, blessed me with the most delightful Christmas parcel...just look at some of the treasures she wrapped up for me...it is such a JOY to write to Ashleigh, and she does write the most delightful letters back...{{happy sigh}}.  She made this adorable birdie brooch for me...isn't it too cute?  And see the crocheted doily behind it...so beautiful!

 

Oh, and Mildred, whom I have truly enjoyed getting to know better over the past few months, sent me these beautiful vintage hankerchiefs...aren't they pretty?  I am collecting lovely hankies as they make such wonderful tray cloths, don't you think so too?  I think my favourite is the ladybird one on the left!  {{smiles}}  Mildred, you have impeccable taste! 

 

 My sweet friend who lives just down the road gave me this charming blue tea cup...look at the design on it...  The two of us decided to throw a baby shower for a mutual friend who is expecting a second little blessing soon...  It was so enjoyable to plan together and then finally watch the event unfold...  Thank you, Beverley...I do love this tea cup so!

 

And on Monday my dad came home carrying a beautiful package of birthday blessings from my dear friend, Cheryl...not only did she send me a book filled with the most fantastic ideas for card making, but she added all sorts of goodies including a little book of ''home'' quotes, handwritten notes and a pretty tea cup coaster made by Stephanie...I am busy planning my sewing ''corner'', and I intend to have this pretty coaster on my table for that daily cup of tea!  

Dear Cheryl...you blessed me more than you could ever know...thank you!

The post office has been quite busy with mail for me lately, and I simply have to smile...I have heard the term ''happy mail'' used for exciting things that come through the post office, and I can certainly say this is what I have received lately...  

If you are unsure of whether to begin exchanging letters and gifts with other ladies across the world, may I encourage you to give it a try?  I can assure you that it will be a delightful experience - there are so many precious ladies with generous hearts, it makes me smile to think about it!

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Now I must be off...tomorrow is market day, and I am looking forward to meeting a friend for coffee while my sweet sister, Nancy, looks after the goodies at our stall.  I have quite a few products to show you, but all in good time...I could continue writing for ever so long, but I am sure you have lots you would like to do on this Friday morning!

Have a blessed and creative weekend, sweet friends!

 

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 Oh, and have you entered my little ''love'' giveaway yet?  It is still open to all readers across the globe...if this is your first time visiting Beautiful Girlhood, please don't let that hinder you...the more the merrier, and you are most welcome here!  I warmly invite you to stop by this post to join in the giveaway delights...