card from bonnie

Happy Tuesday and thanks for taking the time to visit the charmed life blog.
My lilac bush is in bloom and the scent that is coming from it is incredible.

This particular species is a later bloom than other lilacs, which in our area bloomed about 3 weeks ago.
I cut a few of the blooms and brought them indoors. Now I have the same wonderful scent filling my downstairs area.

Lilacs aren't a great cut flower in that they only last about 3 days, but to have the aroma for that time frame is so worth it to me.

My post today is dedicated to two of my friends-Bonnie McLain and Sue Watson-Defurio. They both have blessed me with their friendship and thoughtfulness recently.

The card I am posting today was a Mother's Day card sent to me by  Bonnie McLain. I really like her artsy style and, in fact, this post from May 11 was inspired by her work.

When Bonnie saw my pictures of our gardens, she realized she had sent the right card to me.  So thank you again, my paper doll friend. This card was a blessing to receive.

Sue Watson-Defurio is my next door neighbor. I opened my door one morning  recently and found a card of encouragement and a book on friendship.
She is another sweet friend who is so kind and considerate. She is always bringing me samples of different recipes she is trying out.
She is such a great cook and I love eating what she has prepared. So thank you Sue for being there for me when I needed my day brightened.

The book she gave me is  "The Friendship Garden".  I read a quote from the book that seemed so appropriate for both of these amazing women.

The quote is from Sir James Barrie. It reads:

Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. 

So thank you again Bonnie & Sue!! I pray God's blessing on both of you.