I placed the book on my bookcase. It stared at me each time I walked through my bedroom. Yes.I.Was.Putting.It.Off. But, what if I couldn’t locate her? What if there wasn’t more to this story?
Sometimes the idea of something is better than reality…
I was as thrilled as she.
Additional emails revealed Ms. Brightwell has always had a love for books and reading and for Nancy Drew in particular. She has no recollection of how she parted ways with this book, nor any idea how it came to be located in Arkansas. (part 3 of the story?)
On Saturday, my neighborhood post office was crammed, packed with harried people mailing last minute Christmas cards and gifts. The parking lot was filled to capacity. Mailing this book was my priority for the day, more important than holiday baking or present wrapping. And, I was surprised to learn she would receive her book on Christmas Eve. Perfect!
“Among the many legends that have to do with Christmas Eve, there is one that says on that night, lost things are found again.”
Indeed!
talya
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That was magical in itself. What a special Christmas gift! 🙂
Amazing. How wonderful that you could do this–and that you would do this. Blessings!!
Talya, your writing so touches me. What an unexpected Christmas gift for our family to be connected with you.
Awwww thank you:)) Life is so interesting. And to think we walked by those Nancy Drew books toward the door and I almost missed them!
Thank you so much Talya! You have made our Christmas so much brighter with your gracious gift! I know the book will be the center of attention at our family gathering tomorrow!
Keith
I hope it arrives on time:))
What a wonderful treat for the Brightwell family and for all of us hearing this remarkable story of “lost and found”. Something tells me that you and May will meet one day!
I hope so!
Splendid, Talya! Merry Christmas to you all!
Merry Christmas Mark and family:))
Wow! What a story! What a great ggirl you are! What a good writer! I’m blessed to know you. Have a great Christmas today to go with yesterday and the day before and the day after. Love……….
Thank you Pat! I’m so thankful to have met you and Dorothy at HP!!
Such an interesting story. Can’t wait to hear Part 3…..
Very cool!!! I’m sure this made Ms. Brightwell’s 2012 Christmas even brighter and more memorable for her and her family, as well as us, your readers. Merry Christmas!
Just now catching up on the blog, been so busy with Mom.
What an awesome gift…just to give back.
Thank you! Awesome for me as well. Love to you and your mom:)
Just NOW getting to read this and have CHILL BUMPS! What a beautiful Christmas gift to you both! Very touching and meaningful. Love You,
Talya’s cuz…
Amazing….just amazing. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful story! You’re a pretty fantastic person Talya! Take care, Timmie Lynn
Thanks Timmie Lynn:)) Glad you are back to reading:))
Oh my..gave me chills..what a (gift) for both of you..very special reading…so happy Timmie Lynn shared your blog…Happy New Year…Lisa
Thanks Lisa!
What a wonderful story! 🙂 I can only imagine how thrilled she was to find this book again.
It really has been the highlight of my blogging career! If nothing else exciting happens it will have been worth it. We are now Facebook friends and I’m friends with her family too.