A Welcome Surprise

I had removed my spectacles before walking up the lane to the mailbox, but even the resultant slightly blurry view of the label on an Amazon box, declared me the designated recipient. Nestled beside the box was a padded envelope also directed to me.

Living in a rural area with limited shopping venues, I often place orders through Amazon.  Books, household gadgetry, items of hardware which Jim requires, but I could think of nothing on order.

I questioned whether I might be losing my memory!

Jim poked his head out of the shop as I came down the driveway.

'What did you order from Amazon?'

'I don't know that I've ordered anything--no idea what this is.'

I wasted no time in sliding the parcels onto the table and fetching a knife to slit the packing tape.

A fat pouch of blueberry-laced dark chocolate;  a beautifully decorated box of tea.

A typed packing slip stated that it was a gift from someone whose name I didn't recognize.

I pondered this; the unknown sender surely knew my preferences.

When the smaller package was opened all was made clear.

The gifts were sent by my oldest grand daughter who lives in Colorado--the only name on the first packing slip was that of her significant other--who I never think of by his surname.

When Kelsey was a small girl we made a ritual of tea time.

This gift of tea will not be casually sampled--each mug brewed--and each bite of chocolate savored will stir happy memories.

Thank you, Kelsey and Rhys for collaborating on a surprise that made my day!