Monday, December 16, 2019

The Box

We got a delivery today; a flat heavy box. We couldn't imagine what was in it!

It was a food variety box by Harry & David, featuring their famous pears! No card or name attached.

Turns out it is a Christmas gift from our friend Andy. He is in his 90's and very frail, having fallen a couple times. Since his wife died over a year ago, I have been calling him every night at 10:00, to make sure he is alright. I sure didn't expect anything in return, especially this lovely!

“That a slender wooden tree twig can give birth to luscious pears, apples, peaches remains an extraordinary feat.”
~Dr. SunWolf

16 comments:

Buttercup said...

What a lovely gift. The pears will be delicious. And what a lovely friend you are.
P.S. One of the packages that went to the post office was for you. A thank you from all of us in Buttercupland.

Nancy Chan said...

Such a sweet and thoughtful gift from your friend, Andy who appreciates your concern and calls.

Pink Rose said...

Hi Ginny oh wow what a wonderful gift to receive and its a lovely gesture of thanks for keeping an eye on him,it warms the heart xx

Hootin Anni said...

What Andy did is great...but, what YOU do for him is greater!

Ann said...

What a fabulous gift. Living alone I can tell you how valuable your gift to him is by checking in on him every night.

George said...

How very thoughtful of him -- and of you! Merry Christmas to all of you.

MadSnapper said...

beautiful to see and even more beautiful to eat. what a great gift and so thoughtful of him.

Linda said...

What a thoughtful gentleman! And how kind you are to check on him!

LV said...

Even in our nineties, we can still do nice things of appreciation. Blessings to you and Andy. The world needs more like you two.

Tamago said...

That is so sweet of your friend Andy to send you such a lovely gift! You are both thoughtful and very kind to each other :-)

Rose said...

What a nice gift! But I swear it is the thought more than what is in it.

photowannabe said...

How thoughtful.
Your kindness is appreciated.
Harry & David have yummy fruits.

Chatty Crone said...

How sweet - he is paying it forward.
I think that was nice.
Those are nice gifts!

Ruth Hiebert said...

Oh now that is so very special. Enjoy these treats.

DeniseinVA said...

That's lovely! What a very nice gift. And what a special friend you are to this dear friend.

LC said...

You are a blessing. I am sure he took great joy in being able to give you and Phil such a lovely gift!

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