I received an exceptional package in the mail today. Hannah sent a birthday gift on Monday for my birthday on Wednesday. She was horrified to learn that USPS 2-day Priority mail isn’t – and was disappointed her package wouldn’t arrive on time. But Hannah said the package would be worth the wait. She was right.

Reminiscent of the felt squares she gave me at Christmas, this one is a 7-inch square that depicts our beach days. The detail is perfect. The beach rose in the foreground. The two of us in our beach chairs – Hannah in her Denison cap, me in my floppy garden hat. The frozen Dunkin coffees in brand colors. The shells on the beach, the ripples in the water, and the island in the distance. Hannah embroidered the back with “Life at the Beach” and a heart.

My heart is happy and full. Thank you, Hannah! ❤️