Unexpected Surprise

We went over to our dear friends last night 

for our movie night. 

We try to do this at least once a month.

Dorthy makes the best air popped pop corn!

Orville Bedenrocker has nothing on you.

(misspelled his name on purpose)

About halfway through the evening 

Nita puts this cute bag on top of the TV 

with a card addressed to Chip and I.

We just looked at each other.

Huh? What's this?

Let me back up for a sec....

The night before we had taken Dorthy and Jesse 

out with us to celebrate our anniversary

to a lovely restaurant called  Castaways.

Nita wasn't able to join us.

It looks out on a good size lake. 

The scenery is just so relaxing.

And I know they enjoyed it as much as we did.

Okay back to our movie night.

Chip and I were totally floored by this

unexpected surprise.

Words cannot express how deeply moved we were. 

Such a thoughtful, loving and generous gesture.

I was moved to tears.

So why is it that it's so easy to be the one giving and 

so difficult to be the one receiving.

To refuse would be robbing the other person of their joy.

I get that intellectually.

Anyway

"Gil-Belk" family if you happen to read this post.

I hope you know how much we appreciate your 

priceless friendship.

And we love the beautiful poem you composed, Dorothy, 

the cards,

the friends plaque, bracelet...hello green my fav, 

socks and gift card.

Wow!

We enjoyed the movie and your company as always!

Which truly is the greatest of gifts.
Thank You So Much!