The kindness and generosity of people is a wonderful thing.

My daughter loves exchanges and wanted to sign up for the pets exchange, as she is an animal fanatic. We have two pets, Duke (boxer) and Chloe, a fat little bobtail jerk I like to call Meatloaf to cut down some of her massive ego. It doesn't work. I also had a cat named Neko, who unfortunately passed away before the ship date. I edited my preferences to let my Santa know and asked if they felt so compelled, to donate to the local shelter in place of whatever they may have sent.

I didn't receive anything the first round and was immediately rematched with a wonderful Santa who messaged me right away and acknowledged Neko's passing. That in and of itself was enough to make me feel a little better. I was still feeling the loss as you do when you've had a companion for 12 years. A better little spoon snuggle buddy there never was.

My Santa messaged me again to let me know to expect the shipment soon. Woohoo!! I tried not to think about it too much.

Well today was the day! I will let you see the pictures of how this all went down. The note in particular is so lovely.