The apron

A while back I posted a picture of 

THEE cutest apron I had ever seen. 

 I wanted to make it, but probably knew at the time, I never would.

I do that sometimes a lot;

see things, fall in love, envision these things as a part of my life, wish I had the energy to make them, 

then move on.

Just not a priority for me?  I guess.  

Actually, I don't have any idea why I do this and the more I think about it, the more I would like to figure this out. Perhaps I need to watch Elder Uchtdorf's message on create again?

I wont try to figure that out here though. Not now. 

(I know you are thanking me right now for sparing you the psycho-babble 

so...You are welcome.)

Anyhoo,

I got such a sweet surprise yesterday, in the mail.

A dear friend of mine, who use to live here, and who I miss a ton because I sort of felt like we were meant to be friends forever kind of friends-

like in the same neighborhood, 

friends forever kind of friend.

Like my Chad and her Chad could play sports together until they left on their missions at the same time, forever kind of friend.

Like hang out on a rainy day and bake cookies together and dream up projects, (that she would really do and I would just talk about) 

forever kind of friend.

Like bad stuff has happened and I can't get right with it and I need a spiritual slap in the face, 

forever kind of friend.

Well you get it, THAT kind of friend.

She is the salt of the earth people.  Kind, warm, FUNNY, spiritual, inspiring, cute, creative, has FABULOUS taste, and is just plain lovable.

Guess what she did for me...

she made me that apron.

Yes she did.

And in true friend form, 

she even remembered my love affair with ric rac...

and how did she know I am obsessed with red and turquoise right now?

I just can't believe she would do that for me.

Her timing is perfect and 

I just don't know what to say to match this warm feeling that this gesture has put into my heart.

so I'm just going to say

THANK YOU TRISHA!

I already wore it this morning while I made oatmeal,

I feel so cute momlike and sassy wifelike in it!

(two of my favorite roles)

I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT

and I love you.

You are one amazing forever kind of friend. 

Even if you must live so far away!