Monday, December 23, 2013

Oh, There It Is!

Two weeks ago my friend Wanda mailed me a loaf of persimmon bread. I have never tasted persimmons and was anxious to sit down with a cup of coffee and a slice of her homemade treat. I watched the mail. I checked the box. I asked my husband if he had seen a package. Other packages came and went. It snowed a foot or more and I began to think my package was lost in transit. Warmer weather came, along with drenching rains. Our snow melted and the world turned into a soggy, muddy mess. Wanda decided to send out another loaf of bread.

This morning I went to set out the trash and bring in Grandma's newspaper. On my way back up the driveway I glanced toward the mostly unused front door. Last week I'd taken notice of the blanket of snow piled up on the steps. I'd considered taking a picture, but decided I'd already done that so didn't bother. (It looked very much like the snow in this photo. Maybe you see why we rarely use this entrance.)

So, like I said, I was on my way back up the driveway with my mother's newspaper when I glanced toward the house. The snow was all melted and there on the top step sat a small white box. I think I did a double-take. I knew immediately what it was and felt my heart sink. I am certain it was buried under last week's snow all the while I'd been waiting.

I retrieved the soggy package and took it into the house where I cut the packing tape and looked inside. It may have been damp and the bread may gone stale, but the little box was still full of love and I found myself smiling. The little Christmas cup is full of yummy candied walnuts. Once it is empty I will fill it up with some yummy coffee or hot chocolate. I did taste the bread, but I am certain it would have tasted much better had the postal carrier brought it to my back door like usual. Must have been a substitute carrier that day. Guess I'll have to forgive them.

8 comments:

  1. Well the new loaf is in the mail, but perhaps it will be stale too. In that case you will have two door stops!! HaHa.. Glad you can use the little cup!! I love the story of the box, and was sure that mailman lost it.

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    1. At least it makes a good story. And the cup is adorable!
      Thank you!

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  2. Oh dear! I would've thought that with all the snow last week, it would've made sense to bring the box to the back door... But now you know to look at both doors, fro next time. :)

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    1. It always makes sense to bring things to the back door.

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  3. Aw, how sweet of Wanda! I bet if you slice it and try it as toast, it will be just wonderful.

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  4. Another Christmas miracle♥
    Wanda certainly seems like a lovely lady...
    Merry Christmas Martha.....enjoy your family♥

    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. Yes, Linda, I'd really love to meet her in person someday.
      Marry Christmas to you too!

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