The Best Surprise and the Greatest Sister!!!

Yesterday we checked the mail just as we always do. Now, we are not people who check our mail everyday. We check it when we think about it, which is about 1-2 x's per week. Or at the least, when the post man leaves us a note to say..."I can't fit anymore mail in your box". haha!

My sis told me, "You need to check your mail, I sent you something and I had to insure it and it doesn't need to stay sitting in your mailbox."
Really, that's the only reason we checked the mail, this particular day.

So yesterday we checked the mail and Kameron brought this med sized white box to me. The kids thought was there's because it was decorated Aunt Sheri style, however, one part was different...
It was my name listed on the cute decorated label, not the kids names.
Brooklin said, "Ooohh!! That's from Aunt Sheri, is that for me?"
She recognized it immediately.

With my sis telling me that she didn't want it left in the box, my pregnant mind was thinking, she sent a big box of chocolate to me.

Well, I started opening the box and although it was dark like chocolate, it was far better than any chocolate I could put in my mouth.

Take a look for yourself....

A close-up....

Can you believe it?
I couldn't either...I cried.
It was the Canon Rebel Camera, zoom lens, 2 batteries/charger, 2.0 compact flash memory card and a bag.

I was completely floored. I have been wanting one of these camera's for a very long time.
I had just finally decided that I would just be happy with my point and shoot and probably would not spend the money on that kind of camera for quite a while anyway.

This is a REAL camera!!!

I have played with it and carried it everywhere since I opened the box. Already, I can't believe the difference in the photo's and I don't even know how to use it yet.
Sissy's advice...leave it on auto for now until I read my instruction manual, take a class, or get advice from her.
I will be obedient to that.

Ya know...sometimes it seems when you are going thru some hard things in your life, God knows exactly when to show up with a boost, and well, let's face it, sister's come in 2nd to that to know when and how to pop up with a word of advice, prize, or a hug.

I've said this and posted this before and I am saying it again...
I have the best sister anyone could ever dream of having. Really not just b/c she shows up with great presents, but her presence is a blessing to whomever she is around.
She gives the best, most neutral, Godly advice of anyone I know.
She really is my hero!!
If I could be half of the person she has become in my lifetime, I would be happy.

Sis...thank you so very much for my awesome blessing!!!
You are the greatest!!! I love you and miss you so very much. I hate being apart from you. You are a great 2nd mom to my children.
You have such a giving heart.
I can't tell you how thankful I am to have you in my life.
I Love You!!!

Thank you again for the great surprise!!!

So now I can take better pictures to share.

Til next Time with T!!!