Overwhelmed by a Friend's Generosity

Well I just don't know what to say. I was out running errands all day and when I came home I got my mail. Inside my mailbox was a large priority box! I couldn't imagine what was in there - but of course ripped into it - and inside was a rug hooked kitty:


Here is a closer pic of him:

Isn't he cool - He's got a "great attitude" with that look and so prim. He was made by my friend Cathy of Hooked on Primitives. She makes a lot of 3-d items and sells patterns and her items mostly on eBay. Check out her blog, it's always full of her newest creations and she's always giving the best dye advice - http://hookedonprimitives.blogspot.com/. Right now she has a give-a-way going for some of her hooked flowers which are awesome.

The back of this kitty is homespun fabric which is handstitched together with the hooked part and stuffed - nice and weighty too - He's a big boy! Cathy does wonderful work.

OH my goodness Cathy - I just can't believe what a generous heart you have. I am truly overwhelmed at your gift and absolutely LOVE IT ! With all you do, I just can't believe you found the time to even mail a package! I also want to thank you for the little tarts I forgot to mention in my email - I was so excited with the kitty! I don't know what I did to deserve a friend like you! I'm sending you hundreds of hugs thru cyberspace.

For those of you that rug hook or are part of any online groups - isn't it amazing how people you have never met face-to-face become such a big part of your life? How you can just tell who is kindred spirit with just an email or reading a post. How sometimes these friends come to know you better than people you have known (in person) for years? Is it the connection of creating and love of the same things? Why is it? What is it? I do not have any answers but I do know I have met some wonderful people - some I have met in person - some I haven't (but hope to someday)

I have found in my travels online and in person that rughookers are mostly a kind and generous group. Always giving and never expecting anything in return.

One group I belong to has a list of people which we call the RAK list (Random Acts of Kindness). It's so much fun to read posts when someone has received a surprise in the mail (be it a handmade gift, a card, or whatever) from someone - Often it's when someone really needs a boost or a smile. These smiles stay long after the package is opened.

Well anyway - I just wanted to publicly thank Cathy. I know such generosity makes me want to be a better person.

Joanne (who's smiling ear to ear!)