I am truly overwhelmed as I struggled to find the words to thank my Santa. I have promised myself I would not open one piece of candy- or move from this computer until I find a way to thank my Santa for such an incredibly thoughtful and generous gift.

First- I got a personal message from my Santa telling me that two shipments were on the way to me. I had mentioned the weight loss journey I am on in my profile and how I am including room for all the food I love in my new lifestyle- but in moderation. Santa shared her personal weight loss journey with me in a very touching and inspirational message!

Yesterday I came home to find both packages on my porch! I picked them up and WOW..One of them was insanely heavy…10+ lbs of snacks!!

I opened the small one first and inside was a very pretty box of chocolates - each piece painted in gold with icons representative of Louisiana. How cool is that???

I opened the card on the next box next and was blown away by what my Santa had done. She had written out a long message in the card- and she took me on a tour around the world- a FOODIE TOUR!!!!! We started in the USA...then traveled to Canada, Ireland, London, France, Switzerland, Germany, Poland and a decadent final stop in Italy!!! I had not even opened the box and I was stunned.

After cutting the box open...I found layers and layers of unbelievable chocolate goodness!!! I sat there staring at it for so long. My husband came in the room and looked at me oddly and asked “What are you DOING?” I was speechless and kind of frozen in place.

I am a rambler and I pretty much rambled on and on in my likes and dislikes- telling Santa what kinds of snacks I love - I thought I was giving my match lots of things to pick from- so it would be easy. I had no idea Santa go out and find every little thing I mentioned- and buy me EVERYTHING! Chocolate coffered coffee beans? Sure! Toffee? Sure! Fudge? Here are two types. Liqueur in your chocolate? Here you are- here are several to choose from. You like trying new chocolate? Ok- let me get some from countries all over the world and send them to you.

I save my snacks for night…after all my calories are accounted for in the day- I see what’s left and pick my snack accordingly. Now- every evening I will be a little kid in a gourmet candy store –a candy store that would indeed make Wonka envious!!

I have gone back and read your card so many times in the last 12 hours. You painted such a great picture with your writings- what an incredibly fun trip! I absolutely love the decadent journey you have me on! I truly am moved beyond words. Your generosity and thoughtfulness are gifts that I will always treasure.