As soon as I saw the return address on the package I had a pretty good idea what was inside.
The package, from a good friend in Colorado, was addressed to both of us, so I left it on the counter with the other mail for my wife to open.
What did I think it was? I mentioned in a blog post around Christmas that Clay had broken a couple of ornaments, including a fragile Grinch globe that we had been hanging on our tree for 20 years. I know our friend in Colorado is a huge fan of Dr. Seuss, like Clay, and an avid reader of this blog. Putting two and two together, I figured it was a replacement ornament.
It turned out to be a much more generous gesture.
My wife opened the box as soon as she came home from work. Inside was our friend’s own cherished Grinch ornament. Here is what the note said, in part:
“This ornament has been on my tree for umpteen years but it needs to be on yours now. It think it’s Clay-proof if he decides to drop it, toss it, or throw it on the floor. Think of me when you’re putting it on the tree each year. With lots of love.”
We read the card to Clay to see what he thought.
“So cool,” he typed in response. “A nice person.”
We couldn’t agree more. Thanks, Loret. The calendar just shifted to February, but you’ve got us looking forward to Christmas already.
Life With Clay 
#1 by Kathy Perry on February 1, 2011 - 10:24 am
Now THAT’S a great and true friend! How amazing and thoughtful. I think you should find a place to hang the Grinch permanently year-round in your home!! And he DOES look pretty indestructible, but never underestimate the powers of a teenaged boy, huh??
#2 by autismmommytherapist on February 1, 2011 - 11:04 am
Good luck with this ornament. What a thoughtful act!
#3 by Gpa Tony on February 2, 2011 - 12:49 pm
I remember Roe telling me about the gift, and I agree that it was a fine gift. I hope Clay takes care of it in the future as your friend did.
Love,
Gpa Tony
#4 by Loret on February 2, 2011 - 10:55 pm
The two of us sat there,
just Owen and me
Looking at Grinch and Max
on our Christmas tree.
We love those two guys
on our tree each year
But Clay and his family
are good friends and so dear.
So Owen and I
what else could we do?
Package Grinch and Max carefully
and send them to you.
And on a separate but sorta related note: I’ve been getting GREEN EGGS from the local Co-Op!! I thought they only existed in Seuss-land and get so excited when my weekly carton has green eggs inside.
Love you guys! L
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