The envelope was tucked

in the pile with the rest of the obvious holiday mail.   Notes and cards from friends and relatives, wishing us a joyous Christmas, Happy Everything and a very happy new year.  Some had photos, some not, but all were appreciated.

Then I picked up the second to last one up.  Unbeknownst to me from a first glance, it was slightly thicker than the rest.

"A-ha," I thought, "my first Christmas letter!" 

I curled up with my cup of coffee, wrapped myself in the soft and cozy blanket from a friend and prepared for what was surely an interesting read about the sender's past year.  Imagine my shock when I started reading and discovered that the letter was to me and about me. The words written were so thoughtful, but  the letter took me completely by surprise.

I wasn't really sure what to say and I was stunned beyond belief.  Peter's first words were, "How many times did you cry?"

At last count, three:  one per read.

I can't and won't write too much more…but once again I am touched beyond belief and the wish will be honored with much joy.