THE GIFT

Today I received a gift.  I knew it was coming, the giver had told to be expecting it.  And yet when I picked it up in the mail, I was like a child at christmas.  Silly I guess that a small remembrance from someone would make me smile, and want to tear into it eagerly before I even get it into the house.  So I open the small package, and smile as I see that it has been packaged for even more protection, and the irony is not lost on me as I pull the small pouch out.  I spill the stones into my hand, smiling as I observe their names, their  energies.  I hold each one up individually, feeling their smooth edges, their energy, each one telling me their name.  I smile as I hear of the journey to me and how happy they are to be home.  I also smile as I give thanks for their safety in reaching me..for the giver’s generosity…yeah, special thanks for the giver…smiling here.