I received a present today from my friend who died a week ago. Maria Helena´s daughter said her mother had enjoyed our weekly handicraft meetings so much that she had wanted to leave a little gift for each member of the group as a memento and thank you. We each received a goodie bag with a ball of wool, knitting needles and a crochet hook to remind us of our activities together, and also some individual gifts. Mine contained a brooch and a lovely woolen shawl.
Apparently she had been preparing these presents for a while then left them ready with her daughter to distribute at the appropriate time. I was very touched at this thoughtful gesture, and glad to know we had given her so much pleasure.
She must have been a lovely person.
ReplyDeleteShe certainly was, Rachel, and will be missed when we start meeting again.
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