Shhh…it's a secret!

We're heading off to California tomorrow to see my mother, spend a day at the Monterrey Aquarium, and then head up the coast to San Francisco. I can't wait! I'm anxious to see the ocean and enjoy a few days with my husband.

But that's not the secret.

The secret is I found the best gift to give my editor: A book!  Last year, I found a lovely old book by Louisa May Alcott for her. This year? It's a lovely old book called 'Guide to Motherhood' from 1890! Inside the front cover are inscriptions from one woman to the next~over the years, this book was read and read again. Some of the 'words of wisdom' are still true today. Others? Well, let's just say that things are a little different now than in 1890. : )

My editor is a new mom so I thought she'd get a kick out of it. And, well, I've never met an editor who doesn't love books.

In short, I'm very proud to give it to her. For her, it's a perfect gift.

The best 'gift' I ever gave wasn't really a present at all. When my husband turned 40, I presented him with 40 days of celebration. I contacted all kinds of people from his past-high school friends, college fraternity brothers, old neighbors, aunts and uncles…and gave them each a day. Their job was to give him a call, stop by our house, or write him a note on their assigned day. I still can't believe the number of people who took time from their busy lives and picked up the phone! He absolutely loved hearing from everyone.

Preparing 'gifts' like that makes the verse from Acts so true-It really is better to give than receive! 

Do you have a gift you're particularly proud of giving? I'd love to hear about it…as long as it's not too much of a secret!

with blessings,

Shelley