And so. I got a big box yesterday, but I didn't think anything of it because I've been doing a lot of Amazon shopping lately, and got home so late I didn't have time to open it. Tonight we were opening the mail, and I got a letter from Columbus House. They're a place in New Haven that does a lot of good works for the homeless. They feed them, shelter, help them get back on their feet. They're an amazing resource for the community. And I've donated to them throughout the year. I figured it was an end of the year thank you, or solicitation. And I opened the letter, and started reading it out loud, and my voice started to crack as I read the letter to my husband, and I had to start from the beginning half way through because I wasn't sure I was reading it right. Edit! Just got a card, thinking it was from a card exchange. BUT IT WASN'T!! It was from my secret santa, who made a donation to my local Humane Society!!!! YOU ROCK! Really. You are amazing. Thank you so much. I wish I could rate my gift at 11. Thank you. You made me cry. Thank you for making so many people's lives better. Thank you for making me cry.

As you can see my nose is red in the picture of my hat and scarf and gloves that I DON'T HAVE TO MAKE MYSELF!!!! Thank you!!!!!! I love them! And they sparkle! I love sparkles!!! And you make me feel good tonight after such a horrible week. Thank you for restoring my faith in humanity. <3

EDIT Ok, now this is just getting too funny! I get another box, thinking it's something I ordered. And I open it. And it's filled with MARSHMALLOWS!!! CAN I RATE MY GIFT TO 12?

Marshmallows roast so easily at an open wood stove, so nice on a raw, windy, rainy night. Thank you!