Such a beautiful and perfect gift. I still have the copy of "Little Women" that my grandmother gave me. I cherish it. I have read it many times and I'm sure that Liv will cherish the copy you gave her.
I like the bookcase color a lot. My OCD would really like you to center it under that lovely print. Sorry, can't help myself. Little Women was such a lovely gift to give.
I think there is no room to center the bookcase. John could line the edge of the bookcase with the edge of the artwork. Then make sure the sculpture is tall enough to balance the space. That was your eye will have somewhere to go following the lines.
Glad that your gift was so well received I still remember post of the girls visiting you and baking in the kitchen you always knew how to get down to their level and make them feel special, though the years no doubt this book will bring back these lovely memories.
You did a lovely thing there John. Randa is an unusual name. It means "scented tree" in Arabic. And reading matters. Good to know that Liv is so enthused by reading.
As was her father. When I came out to my parents, my father raised some objection (as if gayness were an arguable point) that gay people don't contribute to society the same way as straights, because they don't have children to worry about leaving the world a better place for. I knew then that that was total BS, and your gift reminds me just how much Dad missed seeing in the people around him.
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You're a good man John-with a warm glowing heart x
ReplyDeleteAll true John .x
ReplyDeleteValidation is always welcomed xxx
DeleteSuch a beautiful and perfect gift. I still have the copy of "Little Women" that my grandmother gave me. I cherish it. I have read it many times and I'm sure that Liv will cherish the copy you gave her.
ReplyDeleteThat was a nice thing to see on Facebook. The bookcase looks great I think!
ReplyDeleteI bet liv reads that book again and again. I remember reading it when I was her age. you made a young person very happy, john.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, doesn't it feel good when a thoughtful gift works out so well! You did good and will be remembered by this young girl for your kindness.
ReplyDeleteAnd that is how one touches a heart.
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DeleteI like the bookcase color a lot. My OCD would really like you to center it under that lovely print. Sorry, can't help myself. Little Women was such a lovely gift to give.
ReplyDeleteI think there is no room to center the bookcase. John could line the edge of the bookcase with the edge of the artwork. Then make sure the sculpture is tall enough to balance the space. That was your eye will have somewhere to go following the lines.
DeleteIt's perfectly balanced as it is
DeleteI was answering @Allison comment on how to OCD the beautiful Bookcase for her.
DeleteBy these simple acts, we touch lives.
ReplyDeleteGlad that your gift was so well received I still remember post of the girls visiting you and baking in the kitchen you always knew how to get down to their level and make them feel special, though the years no doubt this book will bring back these lovely memories.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, perfect gift for Liv and a sweet 'thank you' note to you from Liv. You are a treasure to your village, John!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
You made this young girl's day. Very sweet and thoughtful of you. Wow - to be thanked and acknowledged on Facebook is amazing.
ReplyDeleteFor sure there were tears.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's great.
ReplyDeleteA Good Egg indeed! Perhaps a Scotch Egg is in your future?
ReplyDeleteI hope you spent the hour or so after this 'discovery' preening yourself inside and out, 'cos you deserved to.
ReplyDeletethis will be something Miss Randa will always remember xx
ReplyDeleteYou did a lovely thing there John. Randa is an unusual name. It means "scented tree" in Arabic. And reading matters. Good to know that Liv is so enthused by reading.
ReplyDeleteYour book case looks great ! What a special gift x
ReplyDeleteSo nice!
ReplyDeleteAnd the bookcase looks fantastic!
XOXO
Such a thoughtful gift and one that Liv will remember her whole life x
ReplyDeleteJust lovely.
ReplyDeleteI know we don’t do these things for the praise, but it sure does feel good. What a nice post on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little gift, I'm sure she will treasure it AND the thought that you gave it to her.
ReplyDeleteThe bookcase looks lovely :-)
You are an amazing and well loved man!
ReplyDeleteAs was her father. When I came out to my parents, my father raised some objection (as if gayness were an arguable point) that gay people don't contribute to society the same way as straights, because they don't have children to worry about leaving the world a better place for. I knew then that that was total BS, and your gift reminds me just how much Dad missed seeing in the people around him.
ReplyDelete“I have nothing to give but my heart so full and these empty hands.”
ReplyDeleteLouisa May Alcott, Little Women.
A gift given that filled a little girl’s heart. She will remember your kindness all of her life.
Best quote ever I love this. My copy is my Mum's she won it at Sunday school when she was a girl x John Gray you are a very lovely man x
DeleteNice to be thanked for a well thought out gift. I'm sure Liv will get much pleasure from it over the years.
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
You are good and kind John . . .
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet. <3
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