Special Package Today
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
September 20, 2019 12:02pm CST
Lately I have been spending a lot of time on the phone with my cousin. We seem to be the only family members that check on my uncle. We are far away but we can still call him and we call each other.
She is blind and such a special person. She is several years older and we have never been close. Since my Dad's passing and now my uncle's situation, we have become closer.
I got a package in the mail today from her. Of course her daughter helps her order things online. You can see the photo above. These are solar lights for Dustin's garden. Butterflies and flowers.
I am in the process of putting these in a container in Dustin's garden but I will see how they look tonight and I will move them around. I might just add them into the garden flowers. I will post an updated photo when I get them where I want them. This was a quick photo to send to my cousin's daughter to let her know I got them.
I cannot wait for them to be charged and see them tonight hopefully, shining bright in the garden. She told me I was a shining light to others and deserved these colorful lights. How special is that, right!
This goes to show you, no matter what your situation, you can help others. The little things in life are sometimes the big things that makes a difference.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
20 Sep 19
I agree, sometimes a bottle of water is all that is needed. Or a smile.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
20 Sep 19
she 'twas most correct, yer most definitely a shinin' light'n deserve such a lovely surprise. so glad y'all 're gettin' closer, hon. what a lovely way to remember how 'mportant they'd now be'n yer life.
those 're mighty purty! the hubs's lil white butterflies out by the pond that're solar charged. he calls 'em his lil 'fireflies', lol.
'tis the lil thingies that do touch the heart the most :) 
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
20 Sep 19
@CarolDM 'tis true, sweet lady. ya give off a 'light' that whilst i cannot see, can feel.
i'm 'xcited fer ya, too! the hubs spends several weeks movin' these 'bout. where he desired 'em the most'd not 'nough sunlight to charge, lol. i need to replace the solar lights out'n my lil sanctuary 's many 've stopped workin', cheaply made, too. that'n the led's 're so much brighter these days. i'd love to be there when the magic starts's the sun sets :)
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Sep 19
@crazyhorseladycx So special for you to say that! Made my day for sure. Many tell me I am a lot like my mother was. Wish you were here as well. I will get pics if I can. Have a good one!
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Sep 19
What a shame, your cousin won't be able to see these beautiful light! I look forward to viewing your photo of Dustin's garden, real soon:) Being blind doesn't take away a person's compassion or loving kindness! Is your uncle her father?
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Sep 19
@CarolDM And some people with perfect vision, can't see anything beautiful!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
20 Sep 19
What a thoughtful thing for your cousin to do. Sounds like she does see more than a lot of people with proper eyesight. I'm looking forward to photos in Dustin's garden.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
20 Sep 19
@CarolDM You are very blessed to have her in your life.
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@sallypup (69181)
• Centralia, Washington
20 Sep 19
You have a sweet cousin. Those are very pretty garden ornaments.
@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
20 Sep 19
I just had to share this picture with you that I found on Facebook today! It said Carol to me!
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
20 Sep 19
What a nice gift...and I agree with her. :-D
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89671)
• Rupert, Idaho
20 Sep 19
That's great that you are closer now, I am sorry it happened after losing ones you loved. That is a very nice gift, they look so pretty!
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89671)
• Rupert, Idaho
22 Sep 19
@CarolDM Yeah I can understand that...I've seen both happen. Well it will be nice to see those pics :)
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@JudyEv (382162)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Sep 19
What a lovely gift and won't they look lovely at night in Dustin's garden.
