I received one of the most precious gifts yesterday from my BFF, Jill…. this darling little clutch purse for the wedding.
What is so special about it is what is on the inside.
From the outside, it is absolutely gorgeous!
But when I opened it up, I burst into tears.
The lining is made from a photo of hubby and me with our soon-to-be-groom son (taken at our oldest son’s wedding from 3 1/2 years ago!)
Isn’t this such a beautiful gift? What a wonderful idea for brides, bridesmaids, mothers of brides and grooms! Such a unique and personal gift. Jill ordered it from AngeeW’s ETSY shop.
And clever, beautiful, kind Jill, wrote this beautiful note.
I don’t know how I hit the lottery on most amazing BFF and friends, but I am so grateful! And what a wonderful reminder to all of us that it IS indeed what’s on the inside that counts.
Especially as we grow older and all the “lovely” saggy, wrinkly, things begin to happen we need not discuss, it is especially important to remember who we are on the inside.
No matter our age, gender, ethnicity, physical appearance – we all have the ability to exude a bright, loving aura. Have you ever noticed how a person who is maybe just average looking but has a bright, positive, happy, loving disposition seems so much more beautiful? And sometimes people who are especially physically attractive, but not kind people can become unattractive?
I love how Jill expresses it…. she sees a person’s “aura!”
Let’s make a focused effort this week (and always) to look for a person’s aura – and remember that it is what’s on the inside that counts.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
That is such an amazing gift Jodi. You do have the best of friends 💕💕
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I am very blessed 🙂
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What a wonderful gift! And a good suggestion not just for this week, but always. (K)
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indeedy! ❤
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She is a special friend to treasure. Thanks for sharing the site where the purse can b purchased.
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I wanted others to see in case they wanted to gift someone with something so special like this 🙂
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Love, love, LOVE this! What a wonderful gift from an amazing friend!
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Isn’t it? Isn’t she?! I am truly blessed!
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A friend like that is definitely a true gift!
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for sure! I am truly blessed
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What a beautiful, wonderful gift! Jill sounds like a fantastic friend to have! I love the picture of you and your husband and son.
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Thanks so much PJ! She surely is. How are you doing? I know you had a tough week! Sending hugs.
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Thank you Jodi! I am doing well. Yes, it has been a tough week. My kids came down for the funeral and that helped me a lot. They have returned home now.
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❤️
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You are both so blessed to have each other…..you two have a rare gift in this life ….a beautiful true “sister” soul mate!
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We surely are! And I am also so blessed to have YOU!!! ❤
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What an amazing gift Jodi!! Both the purse and the words! I know you were tearfully blown away by this thoughtful act, have a wonderful wedding week!
Jenna
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It surely is and I surely was. I wanted to share the link in case others might want to gift someone special with such a wonderful gift 🙂
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Very special ❤💕
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A beautiful gift from a very special friend – thank you for sharing this Jodi. Happy Monday my friend. 🙂
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Very special. 😍
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Your beautiful aura stretches so far and wide I can feel it all the way in Oregon! What a precious gift from a very special friend, I know you will treasure it always. ❤
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Aren’t you sweet Kathryn! Oh How I wish I could visit that food truck some day! I am so stinking excited for you! I truly believe it is going to be a great joy for you! And you will be spreading your happy aura through it! ❤
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Thank you thank you Jodi!!! You must try to make it to Oregon sometime. I wonder if I still have any relatives in Mars? I remember visiting some there when I was about 15 or so…
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Come back and check!! 😉
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Could you see my aura in my selfie today? Lol! 😃 I so agree that it IS what’s on the inside that counts the most! ❤ Beautiful purse and I hope it will be filled with more happiness on your son’s wedding day. 💐 What a special friendship you have too! 💕🌈🌷
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You bet I could! 🙂 Excited for the weekend!
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I’m excited for you and your family!! ❤❤❤
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Such a wonderful, thoughtful gift! You are both lucky to have such a great friend!
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Thanks Mary! We do often tell each other how lucky we are to have each other. We don’t take it for granted 🙂 ❤
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Oh Jodi, how beautiful! How truly thoughtful your friend is for having this made for you on such a special day!
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so very thoughtful – so very Jill! I am so blessed! 🙂
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What a lovely gift… !
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isn’t it 🙂
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I totally believe in seeing the aura of each person I come across. And I also think that the older we get, perhaps the brighter our aura can be. I attended an aura party once a few years ago in California. The person had a special camera and she took each of the participant’s individual photo and then showed us the color of our auras. It was amazing. Keep on shining brightly!
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How intriguing! I’ve never heard of these parties! Would love to do!
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Perhaps, “only in California”? 🙂
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Amazing! You have very special BFF and that gift is really beautiful. Those words are so meaningful!
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so very special – so very blessed! 🙂
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Truly special!! Love it! You do have the aura my friend! I saw it when we met face to face 🙂 <3!
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awh! thanks so much – so do YOU! 🙂
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❤ ❤
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I love that gift Jodi! How very special!
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Thanks Lynn! It is a beautiful gift from a beautiful friend 🙂
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What an amazing, thoughtful, and beautiful BFF! The purse is lovely.
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What a unique, thoughtful gift from your BFF, Jodi. You are truly blessed with Jill’s friendship. Looking forward to the wedding photos! Have a peaceful week. 💛 Christine
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You have a wonderful best friend, Jodi! And a smart one, too, to see people’s auras rather than just the external package. I honestly can’t think of anyone who deserves a friend like Jill more than you!
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Oh, what a beautiful, beautiful precious gift. I had tears in my eyes reading your post Jodi so I can imagine what it must have been opening this wonderful gift. You are truly blessed to have such a lovely friend.
Flo x
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I am truly blessed with this gem of a friend! Thank you Flo!
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