"If an apple blossom or a ripe apple could tell its own story, it would be, still more than its own, the story of the sunshine that smiled upon it, of the winds that whispered to it, of the birds that sang around it, of the storms that visited it, and of the motherly tree that held it and fed it until its petals were unfolded and its form developed."
Lucy Larcom
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I am reminded lately of how my life is impacted by those around me. I have people in my life who lift me up, who remind me of the good in life, the good in me, even on dark days. I've been showered in good thoughts and kind words and their sunshine has shaped my story. I hope my sunshine smiles upon them to impact their stories too.
So, in reflection of this, I'd like to have a little giveaway.
The winner will be sent this little 'Bloom' stone, all wrapped up and ready to be gifted to someone you love (and that person can be you, if you'd like). All you have to do to enter is go pay a compliment to someone - it can be a simple "I like your scarf" to a stranger or a heart-felt expression of appreciation to someone you love - and leave me a comment here on my blog letting me know you've done it. I don't need details (though if you want to share, that's fine), I just want to know that you've helped make someone's day brighter.
This giveaway is now closed.
A winner will be randomly chosen and announced here on Monday morning, November 25th, 2013. I'll ship worldwide, so everyone is free to enter. Please be sure I have a way to contact you, should you be the winner.
Thank you, and good luck!