We always knew our mugs were "happy" but we were thrilled to receive the following letter that confirmed that they make other people happy as well!

YES, THE MUGS JUST ARRIVED AND I AM BUSY UNWRAPPING THEM!!! They are sitting all over our counter and I LOVE THEM ALL!!! Makes me want to keep them all for myself......not selfish either but definitely the red mug with the handle is MINE!!! AND, I LOVE that platter! IF it were not so late I would call you but it is after ten there and I never call anyone after 9:00 PM unless it is an emergency. To be perfectly honest, I am so excited I would consider this event an emergency call to shout in your ear how happy I am with your work...but Ken took the phone from my hand! LOVE IT LOVE IT! What great packing, you really have all this down to a fine art! We are impressed!!

May I share a little secret with you? Since we arrived home from my oldest brother's funeral I have been so emotional and mourning in a dark pit like I have never experienced before. It all happened so suddenly and without warning: the reality finally hit me that now I am the only survivor of our generation of seven children. The "Alone" feeling has been devastating.

BUT, this evening as the door bell rang and Fed EX delivered your package, I was filled with excitement as I began opening the box and seeing the platter my heart literally jumped with joy!! As each mug was opened my whole world seemed to get brighter and I felt a new joy with each new box! Sweet Lois, please KNOW your beautiful work has literally helped me turn the corner to a new world where I can once again truly praise the Lord with confidence and KNOW that HE is going to make me whole again! Just knowing you, the artist and having access to this beautiful, unusual hand made tableware to share with others makes my heart dance with joy. You truly have made my day today and most certainly the timing could not have been better! To see the light come on lifting me out of that dark pit is truly the Lord's doing through you! Oh praise the Lord, I can hardly wait to show the Bible study girls, a unique mug for each lady!

Thank you for brightening up my world but more for bringing healing to my heart! A heart that is filled with love and gratitude for you and your God given talent!

I truly love you,

Mary