This morning as I was driving home from work, I stopped by the mailbox to pick up the mail from the day before.
We had the usual - a bill of some sort, a magazine, something from Walgreen's, and a key for a package.
I thought to myself... I haven't ordered anything?
Wonder what it could be?
Then it hit me - OH YES... My birthday is on Saturday!
I bet Jeremiah ordered me a birthday present!!
I stood at the mailbox debating on what I should do.
Should I open the package door and take the box home with me?
Should I leave the key in the mailbox and let him get it out so I can still act surprised??
Hmm, maybe I could get the package, take it home, accidentally open it and blame it on the fact that I thought it was something from my parents?
(I'm absolutely terrible with patience...)
Sooooo, of course I got the package and took it home with me!
The box was addressed to me anyways, so my theory on opening it would be legit, right?
However, when I opened the package, I was surprised to find two small items from my baby registry.
Ohhhhhh, that's what the package was!
Someone had purchased us a gift for baby Jayla and had sent it to us since they couldn't make it to the shower in a couple weeks.... Got it!
A cute little bathtime wrap and tug tunes toy!
I hurried and took a picture to send to my mom and Jeremiah to show them what we got in the mail.
And then I stop because I see who the package is from...
(I will leave the name anonymous for privacy issues at this time)
The package was from someone that neither Jeremiah or I know.
From a state/place that neither of us have any clue about.
But they left a message on the order form.
"In memory of our daughters Alexandria and Hope. We hope you enjoy these little gifts. For more information, please visit "VIOLET'S DAY OF KINDNESS" on Facebook."
My heart has never smiled so big before...
Reading this and receiving such a selfless gift from a stranger can really make you realize how blessed you are.
I had never heard of this day, but I'm extremely thankful I was able to learn about this through a random act of kindness.
And a BIG thank you to the kind stranger for the baby gift and sharing such a special day of giving with us!
Violet's Day of Kindness is a day that Jeremiah and I will definitely participate in each year from now on and something we can teach Jayla as she grows up.
For it is always better to give than it is to receive.
Until next time...