Gobsmacked!

Having worked hard all day with the Assistant Principals network I got back to the apartment. I usually check the mail as I arrive home and this time there was a parcel for me. I thought all my online shopping had been delivered and perhaps this was the parcel Michele had said would be arriving soon, but no it was a US postal service box.
I was even more puzzled as I only vaguely recognized the sender's name. Back in the apartment I opened it and there nestled in a cloth bag was a "Comfort Afghan". Each square of the rug has been crocheted by a different person from different place in the US and assembled by Alex Lundgren. A familiar sounding name but I just needed to investigate a little further.... and sure enough she is one of the group of wonderful women who visit, learn and share through the Debbie Hodge Get it Scrapped website and classes.
How incredibly kind, thoughtful and comforting to know that there are people... friends , who will put such care and thought into supporting others whom they don't really know. They do know that times can be difficult and they find a way to comfort and nurture you.
Thank you Alex and all those wonderful women who spent time creating their part of my Comfort Afghan Rug.