I feel like I've won the secret santa lottery.

I received a lightweight box in the mail, and opened it curiously. Then, I just sat there in shock.

There was a festively wrapped piece of printed paper that had a note on one side and a gift card on the other.

The kind note read : "Thank you for being you! Reddit and Imgur are refuges for me, full of wonderful people like you. Kind, creative, looking forward to the future-- you are special in the world. Please know that a stranger is glad you are on this Earth and here's to a great new year! Wishing you peace, health, happiness, and love. Secret Santa"

The giftcard was for ETSY, the online retailer of crafting vendors, I've bought many products from in the past, and I've purchased my crafting supplies from.

I was excited to see I got a giftcard to ETSY!!! Then I noticed the amount was for two hundred and fifty dollars. $ 250.

I couldn't believe it, I asked my boyfriend to confirm the amount.

I noted that I'd love to receive a hand made gift, and I received the gift of being able to purchase hand made gifts.

I have been in shock since opening the mail. Thank you for the kind gesture and sincere note. The note made me cry. As I teared up I couldn't believe my eyes at the generous gift.

I constantly check etsy looking at the amazing crafts and goodies that the talented vendors showcase. We have a new home that I'm just dying to decorate. With this extremely generous gift card I'll be able to purchase a custom portrait of our dogs and other goodies to frame above the piano or fireplace. Or I could use part of the amount to get supplies to decorate my boyfriends classroom, I'm thrilled at the options.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ps SS!!! I have included many bonus photos in the album BELOW- just to show you some of the things i'm looking at getting with the giftcard.

http://imgur.com/a/VHFQE#6