Shhhhhhhhh!!!!

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I'm so excited and wanted to share with someone.  My husband is not online at all other than email so I know my secret is safe with you all.
 
I've pinched pennies for months and taken orders that I didn't really want to do in order to get him a Christmas gift that he is not expecting.  Nathan also helped by chipping in a chunk of money. 
 
It's no secret that my husband loves guitars and is gifted musically.  But money is tight and while he would love a houseful of electric and bass guitars, he has one.  When we moved here he actually sold one of his guitars.  Anyway, his Christmas present is a gift card to a huge guitar center where he can redeem it for a bass guitar and amp he's wanted for a while. 
 
I love being able to do this for him.  He sacrifices so much for us.  He works hard and never asks for anything in return.  He is one of the most selfless people I know so I'm thrilled to gift him with this. 
 
I can't wait to see his face on Christmas day.  In the meantime, shhhhhhhhh!!!!!  Mum's the world! ;-)

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  1. Kathi DDecember 22, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    What a wonderful gift.
    Kathi in Florida

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  2. Kathy in IllinoisDecember 22, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    I wish I could see Dan's face on Christmas morning too, Terri!! What a lovely gift from your whole family. He will cherish it all the more.
    God bless, Kathy

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  3. TerriDecember 22, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Thanks ladies! :-)

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  4. ElizabethdDecember 22, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    How lovely! He will be so thrilled.

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  5. E. LaneDecember 22, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    hahaha if he ever reads your blogs the cat will be out of the bag :)

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    1. TerriDecember 22, 2015 at 9:46 AM

      As I mentioned in the post he does not read blogs nor social media of any kind.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 22, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Wonderful! Merry Christmas to you and your family

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  7. Lisa in Texas = )December 22, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    So happy you were able to do this! Merry Christmas! Lisa :0)

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  8. Elaine W. MillerDecember 23, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    I love surprises!

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