There is sunlight in my heart!

[ellenmillion]

There is no sunlight on our land right now. We face west, just over the north side of a hill, and for several months, brief daylight is a bright sky with no sun. I never notice when it leaves... in early December, perhaps? Late November? It doesn't return until the middle of February. It touches the very tips of the tall trees, first, then creeps down them, day by day. The first day it shines in the upstairs windows is a miracle. I always stare at it in wonder, though I know you're not supposed to.

There is no sunlight on our land right now, but there is sunshine in my heart.

Look what I got today!





Thank you so much, aldersprig, djinn and ysabetwordsmith! (And polarbee - for the Boppy and carseat cover I picked up today!) *squee!!* Virtual baby shower! Darling knitted things, a baby shirt, and a book of poetry and memories! With matching tags from djinn's artwork! You guys made me CRY! (All happy tears.)

And, in that spirit, a picture of the stroller my gaming group got together and bought for me:



Is that not the beefiest stroller you've seen? It even has a little speaker system for an MP3 player, and a pedometer and big tires with brakes. (Inhabited by a Bears bear pillow-pet from a friend at Jake's work!)

Comments

[djinni.livejournal.com]

:D!!!!

I will also be sending you the original cartoon. I didn't want to risk it arriving before the rest, and spoiling the surprise, so be on the lookout for that in the mail, too.

[ariestess]

What fun gifts!

[mizkit.livejournal.com]

oh, YAY. how wonderful! Some friends of mine did the same before Young Indiana's birth. It was AMAZING. YAY!!!

[phoenixelement3.livejournal.com]

AH awesome!! I love that stroller! I've been eyeballing jogging strollers for a few years now, and I definitely want one when I have a baby. If possible, let me know how you like it in a few months! I've never known anyone with one before and I'd love to hear the pros and cons of your model.

It makes me happy that they got together and conspired to do this for you! You are loved :)

[changelingsea.livejournal.com]

I couldn't live with that little sunshine...I thought I had something to complain about here (North facing garden...only thing that grows is moss), but now...I shall appreciate it a little more :)

Those are some special friends you have there. Lovely gifts!! :)
xxx

[aldersprig.livejournal.com]

:-D Yay! It worked!

[ellenmillion.livejournal.com]

It was SUCH a surprise!! Thank you SO much. :) :)

[ellenmillion.livejournal.com]

:)

[ellenmillion.livejournal.com]

Seriously YAY. :)

[ellenmillion.livejournal.com]

I will not be able to use it for a few months, but once I do, I will be sure to post a review!

I feel totally loved. :) :)

[ellenmillion.livejournal.com]

Soak up that sunshine for me! Right now, I'd be happy with moss... and hey, the sun actually comes up (on the other side of the hill) before 10 AM today! (6 minutes before 10 AM, but it counts!)

I have amazing friends. *grateful*

[ellenmillion.livejournal.com]

Did it ever!! I was so surprised and delighted. You are the bestest.

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

*cheers in delight*

[aldersprig.livejournal.com]

YAY!

[ellenmillion.livejournal.com]

*cheers with you!*