SPT--Extra, Extra!

"the spt challenge for next week is to photograph something that is extra special about you. it might be a physical feature, a talent, or an unknown secret. this spt is all about you!"


I had a hard time coming up with something to post about for this week's SPT assignment. I could have gone with the fissure on my forehead, my crooked smile, the freckle between my toes, my unfortunate profile, and so on. But I don't really think any of those things are extra special.

The extra special thing that's a big part of me is the blessing of friendship in my life. I talked to my friend Betsy on the phone today (for the first time since August, sheesh) after she had spent an hour looking at my blog. Completely exasperated, she said, "How do you keep up with all those people? Don't you feel overwhelmed? You have to document all your mail?" I told her I don't feel overwhelmed because the blogging community is a good fit for me. I don't read every blog, every day, I just do what I can do.

{Good Mail Express Delivery from Amie today.}

We didn't get to discuss it all for very long, but for me all of these friendships and good mail give me such a boost, so much strength and an outlet for the things I want to share. So though I sometimes feel like I am in a position that invites criticism (and I'm very uncomfortable with that), it's worth it. I am able to get and give what I need, and that's definitely extra special.

{Thoughtful letter and cards from Heather.}

{Thoughtful note from Amanda.)

{Very nice card from Lelly.}

{Operation Cheer (it worked) package from Mique.}

{Easter surprise from Kim Sue.}

How could have chosen anything else?

**Did you do this SPT?
What do you think?**