A chocolate on the pillow
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (331988)
Rockingham, Australia
May 24, 2024 7:29pm CST
MyLotter @LadyDuck commented that she likes a particular chocolate which is filled with a cherry and cherry liquor. Whenever we have guests who stay overnight, I put a chocolate on their pillow.
We regularly stay a night with Vince’s brother and he just as regularly stays with us. We always do the chocolate thing. He puts one on both our pillows but I always ask him how come I got two chocolates and Vince didn’t get any. It’s just a joke between us.
The photo shows Vince’s ‘hospital bed’ which we bought before he went into hospital. My friend made me the lovely quilt. The bed will tilt up to make Vince more comfortable sleeping on his back. We must have known something when we bought the Murphy bed to the left of the photo. It’s a queen size but folds up against the wall so there is room for the king-size single.
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@Juliaacv (49654)
• Canada
25 May
That is such a sweet gesture.
Anna, and you, are both very gracious hosts.
The quilt is really lovely, but I am sure that you will enjoy it all the more when you have Vince home under it as he heals and recuperates, regardless of how many chocolates you need to put out.
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@kaylachan (62739)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 May
That's a very cute tradation. Glad you could keep it alive.
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@DeborahDiane (40177)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 May
@JudyEv - You are such a sweet and thoughtful hostess. I'm sure everyone loves it to find a chocolate on their pillow when they stay with you!
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@DeborahDiane (40177)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 May
@JudyEv - Doing things for other people, even something as treating them to a little chocolate on their pillow, almost always makes us feel better. When we do things for others, we are also benefiting ourself. 
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@JudyEv (331988)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 May
@DeborahDiane we like doing things for others. As you say, there is a real buzz for yourselves.
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@Iam_jauntyjen (4988)
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25 May
When I was in the Philippines, I came across a box of cherry chocolate at a dollar store. Yes, there is a Dollar Store in the Philippines. I am not into sweets but the cherry chocolate was so exquisite.
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@thislittlepennyearns (59027)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
25 May
How is he doing after surgery?
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@JudyEv (331988)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May
He's now had four nights in ICU but it's just a matter of tweaking a few things - electrical signals not getting through from one heart chamber to another. I'm sure we'll get there in the end. Thanks for asking. I hope you're doing okay too. 
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@JudyEv (331988)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May
@thislittlepennyearns Thanks April. He did seem to have improved today. We know it's going to be a long, slow process.
@thislittlepennyearns (59027)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
25 May
@JudyEv He (and you) are in my thoughts. I hope he continues to improve and they get everything worked out so he can come home. I know I heal better at home than at the hospital.
I am doing okay. Good days and bad days. But the last couple have been pretty good.
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@LadyDuck (466074)
• Switzerland
25 May
@JudyEv I also buy the small Lindt chocolates with wrapping showing Swiss landscapes.
Those very small "chocolate bars" are called Neapolitains. The name originates from a gift that was made by Louis XVIII in 1819 to Marie-Caroline of Bourbon, a princess from Naples. Each rectangle of chocolate was wrapped individually and featured a view of Naples.
Those very small "chocolate bars" are called Neapolitains. The name originates from a gift that was made by Louis XVIII in 1819 to Marie-Caroline of Bourbon, a princess from Naples. Each rectangle of chocolate was wrapped individually and featured a view of Naples.1 person likes this
@Tampa_girl7 (49714)
• United States
29 May
The quilt is really pretty. I know that you look forward to him being home.
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@JudyEv (331988)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 May
@Tampa_girl7 I'm waiting now to hear what time I can pick him up.
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@RasmaSandra (76340)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 May
Looks like a comfortable bed and I like the chocolate idea, I hope Vince will be well enough to come home soon, Wil keep him in my prayers,
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@LindaOHio (166289)
• United States
25 May
That's really a nice thing to do. How is Vince doing? I keep the two of you in my thoughts and prayers.
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@JudyEv (331988)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 May
@LindaOHio Yes, that's quite a big step forward.
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@LindaOHio (166289)
• United States
26 May
@JudyEv You're welcome. I was glad to hear that Vince was transferred to a regular room!
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16630)
• China
25 May
Putting a chocolate on guest's pillow Shows tender loving care ! Hope Vince will soon be discharged from hospital !
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@JudyEv (331988)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 May
Thanks. I'm glad you think so. It's only a small thing really but it makes people feel a bit special.
