Look what I got!

[hippahips]

In a past <--- thread I'd mentioned that my hubby and I were looking for a dated Christmas ornament that would always remind us of our boy's journey in therapy. I have to give my husband credit for the idea. He'd envisioned a boy nearing the finish line since our son is about to finish his time in OT.

Pennie (PennieAnne), whom I met at the roadtrip with her daughter, volunteered to make it. I got it today in a special box:
http://home.comcast.net/~annepely/ornament3.jpg

And this is what she hand-painted. It came with a note that explained every element in the ornament and what each symbolized.
http://home.comcast.net/~annepely/ornament4.jpg

And after I stopped crying, I managed to show my boy this special, special gift and snap a photo while he checked it out.
http://home.comcast.net/~annepely/ornament2.JPG

So this is it. My Christmas is complete. Thanks so much, Pennie. I don't mean to put you on the spot. Thank you for your very kind gesture. This is something Andrew will keep for the rest of his life.

Pinky

 

[Tamster]

Awww...Pinky it is truly beautiful...for a beautiful little boy! Pennie did an amazing job! What a wonderfully kind gesture. A true Christmas miracle. Thanks for sharing.

Tammy

 

[Miss Lee]

Oh Pinky,

What a special gift! I agree with Tammy, this is indeed a Christmas miracle. I don't know what each element symbolizes, but in my imagination, the stars represent you and your husband watching from the heavens, rallying your boy towards the finish line. Yes, I believe that is what you have done. Thank you for sharing.

ETA- Pennie, this is a beautiful ornament and a very kind gesture. What a thoughtful thing to do!

Michele

 

[jdoll]

that is perfect!! how very special. i bet Andrew will cherish it. what a wondereful gift Pennie!

thanks for sharing it with is Pinky!!


jes:7

 

[ldy_solana]

that is so sweet and very well done too.


kassia



When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
disappointed to discover they are not it -- Bernard Bailey

 

[Boybert]

How very touching! I'm such a sentimental sap



"you miss 100% of the shots you never take"


Debbie

 

[dreamyjeanie]

That is so sweet. It really shows the warm of this holiday season.

 

[amyg]

That is so cool, Pennie, Pinky, and Andrew!!!

Pinky, it sounds like you've cried a lot this season already. I'm glad so many of those tears represent accomplishments and warm memories. I hope your warm feelings of this season continue for you for a long time into the new year as well.

 

[kmkali24]

Oh my goodness what a wonderful gesture. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas Pinky, DH, and Andrew and Pennie and your family.

Kali

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www.PictureTrail.com/kkali

 

[smoogy]

Wow. How special, you both must have felt. PennieAnne did a wonderful job. It will be a very wonderful and meaningful keepsake for your family.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[cwsoxfan]

What a wonderful gift. I love those special gifts that have some meaning behind them. I hope that he will treasure it forever.

Dallas

 

[Mckmain]

WOW!!! Pennie what a beautiful gesture! Pinky....thank you so much for posting this and the pics. An amazing Christmas this will be....http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/hol/poinsettia1.gif[/img]...Carole

 

[Carol_is_fit]

What a beautiful and thoughtful present! Thanks for sharing!!

Carol

 

[acatalina]

Now that is a christmas present from the heart.
Better than money.
I would have been in tears.
Anne
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=8227804&uid=3969941

 

[PennieAnne]

Good morning and thank you all so much for your kind words.

Pinky, I am so happy to have been a small part of making your Christmas complete. I love the picture of Andrew with the ornament. That is one precious child with an amazing smile!
Again, I thank you for the joy it brought me to paint it for you.

I'm glad you like the box too - I had been holding on to it for over two years just waiting for something "special" enough to put in it!

I'm off to work now with a heart full of happiness! I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Pennie

 

[pink_fortitude]

Now that is a gift from the heart. That is so beautiful and more thoughtful than any gift you can put a bow on. Pennie, you are a such an awesome woman. Pinky, you are an amazing woman who makes it easy for people to want to do nice things for you. Nothing has gotten me in the giving mode like this, so merry Christmas everyone!

Missy

 

[purple_magada]

What a wonderful gift - it is beautiful. Every year when you decorate the tree Andrew will remember what an accomplishment he has made. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

 

[buffettgirl]

Thank you, Pennie and Pinky. Stories like this are what make life worth living.

 

[nancy324]

Wow!! What an awesome thing to do!!

-Nancy

 

[allwildgirl]

Oh, how incredible! I'm all choked up here at work. Pennie, what a thoughtful and beautiful gift. Pinky, I just know that you, Andrew and DH will cherish this special gift for many years to come.

Now THAT'S what Christmas is all about