Macaron Surprise Gift

These are such strange times, aren't they?  I feel like life has become an endless science fiction novel.  Being my age, which is considered high risk for the virus, I've been hunkered down in my home for several weeks now.

Like many of you, I am sorely missing my children and grandchildren.  In some ways we are truly blessed with technology and I enjoy my Facetime and Messenger visits,  but on the other hand, the creeping censorship of the online platforms has made our situation so much more difficult.

Back when things were the NORMAL normal, instead of the NEW normal (which is very abnormal), we went ahead and planned a family cruise to celebrate my 70th birthday in early April.  Well, of course, that trip was cancelled and by then I had become a shut-in.   All my brothers and my sister live in Canada.  My sister said that the more she thought about it, the more she realized that she really wanted to acknowledge my milestone birthday in some way.

 So one day FedEx arrived at my door with a package.  I was so happy when I opened this lovely box of macarons from the Macaron Queen.  I remember visiting their shop in Savannah, but I haven't had any of their delicious treats for quite a long time.

Wasn't that such a thoughtful gesture?  Of course I immediately made myself a cup of tea and sampled the French strawberry and the double dark chocolate flavors.  This is a gift that will keep on giving as I enjoy a couple with my tea each afternoon.  A few of the flavors are shown below.

  I hope it won't be too long before the Canadian borders are opened and I can visit my sister.  It will be wonderful to give her a big hug once again and enjoy each others company.