A Give-Away

I found myself in a gift shop recently, and happened upon this beautiful copy of Anne of Green Gables...

I was struck by the loveliness of the cover, and also by the realization that I've somehow lived thirty-five years and have never read this classic!

How can that be?!

So I purchased it,

and when I brought it home I dove into reading it right away!

Actually, I didn't read Anne of Green Gables, I devoured it.

 In only four days I had it completely finished.

What a wonderful, uplifting book!

 I felt a bit of loneliness for a few days after I finished it.

Anne was such a huge part of my life for four days, and then suddenly she was gone!

But her delightful spirit has stayed with me.

"It's been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make up your mind firmly that you will." ~ Anne 

I learned a lot from Anne...

She knew how to enjoy nature and find joy in any circumstance...

"'Dear old world', she murmured, 'you are very lovely, and I am glad to be alive in you.'"

~ Anne of Green Gables

"Listen to the trees talking in their sleep... What nice dreams they must have!" ~ Anne

"Oh, look! A bee just tumbled out of an apple blossom. Just think what a lovely place to live- in an apple blossom! Fancy going to sleep in it when the wind was rocking it. If I wasn't a human girl I think I'd like to be a bee and live among the flowers." ~ Anne

For some reason I felt compelled to buy two copies while shopping that day.

I thought I'd keep one for myself and give the other one away.

I remembered you, my dear readers, who have been such an encouragement to me throughout my blogging journey.

So I wonder if you'd like this second Anne of Green Gables as a gift from me?

I like a life that's simple and beautiful, and I think that's why this book was so enjoyable to me.

And I'd like to think that if you've been a follower of this blog, that you enjoy those things, too!

Even if you don't read the book, it would look lovely on your bookshelf or coffee table. 

I also think it'd be perfect on display in a little girls' room!

I would be happy to ship it to you! 

Just be the first commenter on this post.

(As long as it's within the U.S. I will ship it. You can email me your address so it's private. But of course if I know you in person, I will just hand deliver it to you the next time I see you.)

*smile

I guess it's a small way for me to say, "THANK YOU" for reading my blog!

I appreciate you all...

xo,

~ Courtney ~