She lives in South Africa, and when she first tried to get it in the mail to me, there was some upheaval going on. Strikes and such, and she didn't trust those who took over temporarily to get the mail out. It's strange to imagine living in a place like that. I think we take our stability for granted. I get mad when the Post Office is closed for a wimpy holiday like Columbus Day.
She had to wait awhile, and I forgot all about it. Yesterday, I got a package in the mail, and it was such a joy!
She sent me a little, hand-beaded brooch made by Africans as a means of supporting themselves. The beads all have a meaning.
She also sent me the sweetest, most adorable note:
It says, in part:
"I'm sure you must get this ALOT, but I can't believe you are from Albuquerque (whew) -- like in the song! It's such a cool sounding place that I did a little reading up on it. I had no idea that the Rio Grand River went through the city. It looks like an awesome place!"
I love, love, love that note. First, nobody ever is impressed that I live in Albuquerque. Pretty much, if you are somewhere else and you tell people you're from here, the standard response is "Hmmm. I drove through there once, but didn't stop."
I am not sure what song she's referring to, and the Rio Grande is not very impressive, but I'm glad someone thinks my hometown is special. I am going to post this note on my bulletin board!
After I finish the embroidery, I think I'll make a pillow out of it. I found this really cute fabric at the store today, with leaves and birdies and such.
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I'm just testing ... it's me Additional Jesus, showing my mom that she doesn't need a google account to comment.
OK Daughterly Doo...Thanks for making it simple for your old mom. Let me know if you get this.
Mommycakes
I think the fabric you chose goes with the embroidery fabulously.
She did a really good job on hte embroidery, and I can't wait to see how you finish it.
Totally cool that she is from Africa, and all the goodies she sent. That was very very nice of her.
My fiance is from South Africa, and I have spent some time there visiting his family on several occasions during the last two years. It's definitely different than here, but not as third world as you'd expect. However, people were freaking out about that strike a few months back. We do have things easy here.
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