One of the regular courtwatchers organized we would meet at her house...all she had to say to me was "mimosas will be involved" and I did this: :seeya:
SO....we had a plan, a metal detector and a time frame for today.
Cut back to story 1.
I look on my doorstep this morning and lo and behold there is the package!
It is in a med sized box, like the size you'd get a large blanket delivered in. I think, wow, what timing! I'm going to actually SEE a member of the family today! I can give it right to them!
So I had about an hour before taking off for the caper, so i sat down and opened this box.
I don't think I can adequately describe how precious this box was/is. the way everything was individually wrapped, layers of tissue between each thing, personalized handwritten cards, letters, thoughtfulness. I was just astounded at the care and kindness and artistry and nurturing that went in to this gift. I was wishing the family was opening it all just as i was. Then I realized, they can! I can take this box to them just like it is. I took some things out that were for people other than them (including ME) and then repacked everything carefully so they could have the same experience I did.
It was filled with gorgeous ties for the men, each labeled with their name (including Martinez and Flores..I still have those) and these beautiful Vera Bradley cosmetic bags in all sizes for the ladies with a story of their meaning. A deep blue for Travis and elephants all over them so "we never forget" him. So thoughtful.
Here is one pic of the box: