After two weeks of chasing down my Secret Santa gift, thanks to postal incompetence and other issues, I got it today! And, what a wonderful gift it was.

I was lucky enough to be paired with a crafter. She made me a felted Siamese cat. Now, this would normally be a wonderful, thoughtful gift, as I've had Siamese cats my entire life. However, my last Siamese cat, Ponty, passed away last month after 20 years of life. When I saw this kitty in the box, I started to tear up. You shouldn't give me onions as a gift! But, in seriousness, I will string it as an ornament for my Christmas tree in memory of her and my other kitties that have passed. Thank you so much, Lela.

A lovely handwritten note and a $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble were also included.

I appreciate the effort you put into this gift, and it was well worth the wait. Thank you again! A gift from the heart means more than anything.