26 June 2011

the most amazing gift ever!

Oh my goodness!  Jiminy cricket!!  Merlin's beard!!!

The words are not enough to express how surprised I was and how excited I was! Yesterday I received the most amazing gift from our friends Kristian and Jenni. 
We’ve known Kristian for many years now through karate training and have shared so much laughter and joy together. Some months ago, he got married to his charming partner Jenni, so I gave a pair of my Hanetsubo gold goblets to this young couple as a small gift. They popped over to our house yesterday bringing their thank you gift for the return. How sweet of them! And guess what they brought? 


A book of my blog! Featuring a whole year of my writings and images up to the recent blog anniversary, with carefully considered layout and everything! How awesome is that? They thought it would be a shame my blog to be stuck only in the internet so put them together into this beautiful book. What a generous idea and I absolutely LOVE it. As I looked through the pages, all those memories that I recalled have turned into a big smile on my face. 


Not just that! At the end of the book, there are wonderful messages from my blog friends! Apparently Kristian had E-malied to them and has collected those kind messages. What a stunning thought and gesture! All the effort Kristian and Jenni have put into this book made it so precious to me. Of course my husband and I did not know any of this until yesterday. You can imagine how much we were surprised! Honestly, I was s p e e c h l e s s


Thank you so much for your beautiful words, my blog friends Kat, Varonika, Mary, Julie, Flora, Suzanne, Onneke, Wini, Tika, Concetta, Claire and Paula

A beautiful card from Kristian and Jenni
Thank YOU sooooooooooooooo much Kristian and Jenni! I am so pleased to have such wonderful friends. xm

15 comments:

  1. Wasn't it so thoughtful and kind of them? A truly special present.
    It looks fabulous!
    love Suzanne x

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  2. What an amazing and truely inspired gift! Looks fabulous. Maybe this will become a Shin Shin annual event? ;)

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  3. This must be the best gift ever!! I'm so happy for you:)

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  4. I am delighted for you Maki! and honored that I was included. Thank you.

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  5. What a great and special gift! I'm glad to be a little part of it:)

    x Tika

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  6. What a beautiful book your friends made. I was so happy that they emailed and included me. What special friends you have.
    xopaula

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  7. Lovely friends, lovely you!
    xx
    julie

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  8. Wow, now those are great friends.

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  9. Aw, I'm proud to be part of it, such a thoughtful and beautifully presented present they have made for you xx

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  10. Awww, this really is such a beautiful gift and it just goes to show how highly people think of you how dear you are to all of us :)

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  11. It looks like they have done an amazing job with the book! What a lovely lovely present - how wonderful.... and ace to be a part of it - enjoy!!! +++c

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  12. Wow, what a wonderful gift this is! I would love to receive something like this! You are one lucky lady.
    Hugs and blessings
    Kelly

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  13. That is so amazing! I'm so happy to have been able to participate, thank you to Kristian and Jenni for including us in this beautiful gift!

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  14. Thank you everyone for the lovely messages, and thanks to K&J!! xm

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  15. Beautiful work ! I love ALL !

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