A KIND GIFT

One of my neighbors is a woman of 78 with whom I have become quite friendly within the last three years. We like to speak about nothing and everything around a cup of coffee. With her there is no generational clash although we have nearly half a century age difference. She is a very generous woman. Sometimes, as her health problems are a bit limiting her, I offer my help if she's in trouble or can't do something. She is always grateful for what I do for her and always gives something in exchange, even when I refuse her offerings, but never succeeds to make her change her mind! A sweet person...

I have met her daughter a few times and I think that she is happy to know that there is a kind soul around who can "keep an eye" on her and come in helpful if something goes wrong (even though she takes good care of her mother).

So, to my surprise, Friday the 23rd of December, a delivery man rang my doorbell and brought me a special case...

Firstly, I wondered what he had in his hands and if it was a joke as I knew that nobody I know would do such a crazy thing. After I questioned him on the origin of this mysterious gift, I understood that it came from my neighbor's daughter. Wow!!!

It seems that she appreciates the things I do for her mother and wanted to thank me for my presence at her side.

That's a beautiful and touching Christmas present!!!

Here's what this case contained:

• 500g Scottish smoked salmon
• Salmon eggs from USA
• Lump eggs from Danemark
• A bottle of French white wine: Domaine des Buissones "Sancerre" 2005

Sometimes life offers it's fair share of positive and totally unexpected surprises...