My Girl, Sunshine

Sunshine, is a very special friend.  She was lovingly handmade just for me by a dear friend during a very difficult time in my life.  Having just had major surgery performed on my left leg by a specialist, I was in traction in a hospital that was a long, 5-hour drive away from my entire family.  

My friend delightfully surprised me and lifted my sagging spirit by sending Sunshine with my boyfriend who had made the drive to come see me for a weekend.  When they first arrived, he stood just outside my hospital room door and held my sweet bunny into my room at arms length.  With his help, Sunshine danced for me and said a warm "Hello, Debbie!" in a high-pitched voice.  It was love at first sight and, with great delight, I reached right out for her and immediately pulled her into a hug.    

Remembering that day still brings a warm, fond smile.  She stayed tucked in by my side for the rest of my long hospital stay and was very good and welcomed company.

An interesting aside?  After my boyfriend had left to drive back home, it dawned on me that I was happier to see Sunshine than I was to see him.  It was then that I knew in my heart that it was time to let him go.  

But Sunshine?  I am very happy to report that twenty-eight years later, she remains a very close and dear friend.  :)

Truly.

(Or maybe you can see that!)