Surprise!

“I've dreamt in my life dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they've gone through and through me, like wine through water, and altered the colour of my mind.” ~ Emily Bronte

I had a lovely surprise today in the midst of a busy day. A colleague of mine and I had a meeting. I was dashing into his office a wee bit late when I saw him begin to pull out purple items: A water bottle, shower gel, a sucker, an envelope full of purple paper clips and things. I looked at him bewildered. He started with an apology—for the delay. It turns out that several of my colleagues had been trying to gather 50 purple gifts for my birthday but the year ended so badly that the mission was put on hold. He said it was not near 50 but maybe for my 60th they would get their act together to do it. I was thrilled and touched that they even came up with the idea. I laughed at the story behind the water bottle, which started the whole idea in motion. I think what delighted me most was that it changed the colour of my mind today and brought a smile to my heart. God bless my friends.

Peace,

Suzanne