Response: I'm so pleased that I can participate in these Bible studies for the same reason to keep my focus on Jesus Christ. I really enjoy this wonderful Advent season. Thank you!

Response: Thank you!

Response: Thank you and cheers to you too!

Response: I'm sorry. I did not know that you are elderly. I'm also a senior. I didn't think the stickers are teenagers, just younger women. But I still love those stickers. I often use them to decorate envelopes for swapbot swaps. Maybe you could pass them on in a future swap? Thank you for letting me know. Have a lovely day!

Response: I'm glad to hear you liked the poem, stickers and card. I smiled when I read that poem. I thought you might enjoy it too. Happy Halloween!

Response: I loved that poem too! It made me smile. Happy Halloween!

Response: I really enjoyed this swap! It is fun to learn more about people here on swapbot. I am amazed at how different we are and yet, at the same time how similar we are.

Response: You're so welcome!

Response: Hi Debbie! I'm so glad you enjoyed this swap. I thought it was fun too. That toasted coconut ice cream sounds delicious! Lucky you for having it close by. We don't have anything like that here. I need ice cream today it's going to be so hot 101 degrees! Phew! it will be sweltering. Thank you for your lovely response. Enjoy your ice cream!

Response: Which just goes to show that we all have much more in common than we think. I'm glad that you liked the stickers and the papers too. Have a lovely day~

Response: I'm glad you liked the note. I love to read too. Right now, I have a stack of books that I am currently reading and working my way through. There never seems to be enough time. Have a lovely day.

Response: I'm glad that I could offer some kind words and encouragement to you. I only know one other person from your country. I wish I could do more.

Response: You're absolutely right about piloting a hovercraft. It was quite marvelous to see them in the distance and then come up the concrete ramp and deflate. I know that's a long sentence! Yes, they were noisy. But what a ride! I really enjoyed this swap too. Thank you for the heart. :^)

Response: I'm so glad that you received my letter. This was a really enjoyable swap. Thank you for the additional information about the rebel badge club. It looks like so much fun! Thank you for the heart. :^)

Response: Thank you for the heart! :^)

Response: I'm glad that you received it and that you found it encouraging. Have a happy day!

Response: I'm so glad that you have read Gift from the Sea. It really is one of the best books. Thank you for the heart.

Response: This was a great swap. I've enjoyed hearing about things people are thankful for. There is so much to be thankful for. Swap bot is definitely one of them! Have a lovely day.

Response: I just wanted to make sure you didn't get pinched! Lol!

Response: Hi Rachel! I'm so glad that you received the letter and cards. I love that poem too. It's one of my favorites. I'm grateful that you found it helpful. Molly is sitting with me at my computer right now. Molly and Bella say hi back! Kindest Regards!

Response: I'm glad that you liked the collage. I really enjoyed making it. But you can see why I sent it in an envelope! I didn't want it to get mangled in the mail. Have a lovely day!

Response: I'm glad that you liked the card. This was an enjoyable swap.

Response: Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope you have a wonderful 2024!

Response: You are so welcome! I'm ready for Spring. :^)

Response: You are so welcome! I'm ready for Spring. :^)

Response: Merry Christmas!

Response: I'm sorry this is not me. :( Though it does sound like fun to be a Grinch in a Christmas parade! The post office can mash or smear postcards. I've just sent out postcards for Christmas Postcard International. I think I had two postcard swaps this year. This might be the second one.

Response: Thank you for hosting this and many other swaps. It is greatly appreciated. I'm glad you liked the card and the stickers. Happy Halloween!

Response: I'm glad you liked the card. Have a happy Halloween!

Response: Hi Michelle, I'm so glad that you liked the Bible study and card. I really enjoyed this study too. I enclosed the card because I thought you would like it.

Response: You are very welcome! These uplifting article swaps are some of my favorite swaps. May God also bless you.

Response: I'm so glad you liked the card. The flowers are vintage too.

Response: I'm so glad you liked the Easter note and answers. I love these swaps. It gives me an opportunity to study. I also love to see other's thoughts. It is always refreshing. That would be fun to have a home bible study. I guess these swaps are the next best thing!

Response: Well I'm glad that you received it. That is so weird that it took almost a month to arrive from Utah.

Response: I had a hard time just writing one line! I'm glad you enjoyed and the little bookmark. I'm sure you will enjoy Joyful. It's a great book. Have fun with your swaps too.

Response: The Valentine's Day kid card was so much bigger than I expected! They were so cute. I hope you enjoy your Valentines too!

Response: I'm so glad that you liked the article. I really enjoyed it too. Which is why I wanted to share it with you. There is so much beauty all around us. It is nice to be reminded of that once in a while.

Response: I'm so sorry that the envelope was ripped open at the top. :( There were both a story and stickers inside. At least everything arrived in spite of the ripped envelope. I'm glad that it arrived.

Response: I think the Ray Bradbury quote is from The October Country. I just liked it when I found it. I'm glad you liked the cute Halloween dog. There were some really fun Halloween cards this year.

Response: I am so glad to hear that you like the happy mail I sent you. I love that painting on the bookmark-"Forget Me Not". It truly is a beautiful painting of our Saviour. I wanted to share that with you.

Response: How wonderful! I'm glad that you enjoyed the article. I loved the pictures as much as the article itself. The Ashtabula County Covered Bridges and the Barn Quilt Trail festival sound great. I've got to come to Ohio!

Response: Heidi, I'm glad that you liked the verses and the global moon stamp. I used the moon stamp because I wanted to make sure you received this swap! God bless you too.

Response: Arigato Mina! I wish you a wonderful New Year too.May 2021 be a healthy and happy year for you.

Response: I'm so glad that the presents arrived safely. I'm also very happy to hear that Aspect received one of the orange pipe cleaners. I thought she would enjoy them. I'm saving my presents from this swap until Christmas too. I hope you and Aspect have a very Merry Christmas!

Response: I was hoping you would like it!

Response: Diane I'm so glad that you enjoyed hearing about my family traditions. It's wonderful that you still have your Aunt and Uncle with you! Family memories are a blessing at any time of the year. I hope you have a blessed day too. Kindest Regards, Stella

Response: I'm so glad that you loved the Utah card. I hope you can come to Utah soon. There are some beautiful national parks here. I understand about how green it is where you are. I'm from England and it's very green there too. Even though everything looks 'dead' the colors are of the landscape are gorgeous. We do have a lot of trees here in Salt Lake City-but not as many as back east. I hope you can come for a visit here.

Response: ***Regarding the two 1 ratings from 2011: I had to take care of my mother. She had been living with my sister and my sister's daughter. It was not a good situation and was causing my mother considerable distress. My mother came to live with me. She was 88 years old at that time and already becoming frail and unable to live on her own. I had to make a lot of adjustments in my home to accommodate her. I took care of her for over 10 years. She became even more feeble--both physically and mentally--as time went on. It was a lot of work. But I was so glad that I could take care of her. My sister for many reasons was not capable of giving her the care she needed. I have no other siblings or extended family that could help me. At the time she passed away (last year) she was on hospice care. Mom lived until she was 98 years old. In the middle of all of those changes I simply forgot about the swaps I was involved in. I did not deliberately flake on those partners I had in the two swaps. This was a major and unexpected life change. I'm very human. I have been in other swaps this year--2020. I have completed every single one. I wanted to rectify my mistakes with these two swaps. The first partner has not been on Swapbot since August 27th, 2020. The second partner has not been on Swapbot since November 22nd, 2020. I messaged her December 27th, 2020 before I saw that she had not been on Swapbot for a month. I do not have either of their addresses. I do not know what to do to rectify these 1 ratings. I will gladly send out the items for these swaps when I can contact these partners.***

Response: I am so glad that they brightened your day. I hope the affirmations are helpful for you.

Response: I am truly sorry for the extended delay. I know it has been over two months since the deadline. I had to pack up & move some of my personal belongings in January. That took longer a lot longer than I thought it would. I was sick the entire month of February & the first week of March. Then my responsibilities at work were changed without notice. That was very stressful for me since I have not done that kind of work in over five years. A lot has changed in that time. I have felt flattened. I like to send out quality work. I did not want to rush it & send something out that was sloppy. It took time for me to find just the right quotes etc. & pictures. I included some of my own photographs. There are a couple of envelopes with things inside. I know I can't really make up for the delay. But I did include something extra for you. I mailed it today & it should arrive Tuesday 4/12. I have never been this late on any of my swaps since I have been on swap bot. I am truly sorry.

Response: I am so glad that you liked them! It's nice to know that they arrived safely.

Response: Thank you for the heart! This was a great swap.

Response: I'm glad to know that it arrived safely and that you liked the photos! It's always nice to be reminded of the good things we have in our lives. Thank you for the heart!

Response: Thank you for the heart! It really was enjoyable to draw in the journal. It was so hard to part with LOL! So it makes me very happy that it went to a good home & someone who appreciates it. Hugs!

Response: Thank you for your rating & the heart. I'm glad that you liked the photos.

Response: I had so much fun with the ransom note & finding a place in your city to drop off the ransom-your rubber stamp collection & 500 charms! LOL! I am so very pleased that you enjoyed it. I'm sure your Hello Kitty is pleased too! That was close! Phew! LOL

Response: I had a lot of fun putting the art journal kit together for you. I'm so pleased that you liked it. Have fun with your art journaling!

Response: It was so bizarre to see the 'faces' in the snow. I'm glad that you liked them. :o)

Response: I am so glad that you liked them. It was really fun searching for faces. You're welcome! :o)

Response: Good! I'm glad you liked the buffalo. The cow parade sounds interesting!

Response: I had so much fun taking the photographs for this album. I took them over several days & months. I think it was close to 300 shots in the end! I enjoyed every minute! I wanted you to see Salt Lake in it's every day mood--not just the 'tourist' spots. I am so happy that you liked it. I am glad too that it arrived safe & sound. Hugs, Stella

Response: Thank you! I thought it was cool too because they aren't snowmen. Both photos were just patches of snow on the ground. The faces came from the way the snow was melting. Who would have thought? Have a fabulous day!

Response: I'm glad that you liked them. I had the hardest time choosing so I sent two of my favorites. You're welcome!

Response: It's good to know that the postcard arrived safely. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

Response: It's great to hear they arrived safely! I'm glad that you liked them. It was so hard to choose just a few!

Response: I'm so glad that the calendar arrived safely. I chose a calendar that showed something other than the 'usual' scenery! I'm happy that you liked it. Best wishes for a peaceful, prosperous New Year!

Response: I just received it today & I love it! I really like the stitched detail on the tree. What lovely work! Best wishes for a safe & Happy Christmas and a peaceful new year too.

Response: I loved "A Dog Named Christmas" too. It's definitely one that I will want for my library. I really enjoy Hallmark movies. They're great! I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas.

Response: You're welcome! I'm glad that you liked them.

Response: No worries! Thank you for the feedback. It's nice to know that you liked my photos!

Response: Yea! Yea! The photos arrived safely in New Zealand! I'm glad that you liked them & the stories too. Thank you!

Response: I'm so glad that I chose to participate in this swap. It's nice to know that you liked the butterfly I made. This was a moving swap that touched my heart. Thank you!

Response: I'm glad that you liked the photos! My daughter & I had gone hiking in the mountains up Little Cottonwood canyon. I feel very fortunate to have such beautiful scenery close by.

Response: I'm glad that they arrived so quickly and that you liked them. Little Cottonwood canyon is a beautiful area. I had so many pictures that it was hard to choose just one!

Response: I'm so glad that you liked it! That one was my favorite too. :0)

Response: They really were precious. The duck on the right, with his head up was rather suspicious of my motives. But the photo turned out really well. I'm glad that you liked it.

Response: Wow it really arrived fast! Hooray for the Royal Mail & US Mail. I am so glad that you liked them. The tealight is a large glass jar with a tulle (it's like nylon netting but more fine) bow tied around the top. It's one of many I am making for my daughters wedding. You are so welcome!

Response: Yeah everything arrived safely & quickly too! I am so glad that you liked the envelopes. This was such a fun swap. It was delightful picking out the different papers to make the envelopes. You're welcome! :0)

Response: I am so glad that everything arrived safely. You never know sending a thick, full envelope through the mail! I really enjoyed choosing the papers to punch. I'm glad that you liked everything!

Response: I am so very pleased that the quotes arrived safely. The fellow at the post office wasn't sure that they would survive the postal system with the handmade envelope. I am glad that you enjoyed the quotes. I really enjoyed finding them for this swap. It was great!

Response: I am so pleased to know that the quotes arrived safe & sound. I wasn't sure that the envelope would be ok going through the postal system! But I am very happy that you enjoyed the quotes. It was so hard to choose just a few. ArtfulFig~Stella

Response: I hope that you get to do everything on your bucket list & fulfill your dreams. May you live joyfully all the days of your life.

Response: I am so pleased that you loved the journal! I really enjoyed making it for you. It really was a lot of fun! I'm glad that I had some scrabble tiles I could send you. The magazine is quite popular over here. It had some gardening ideas that I thought you would like. Enjoy!

Response: I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed the postcards & the salt water taffy. I'm glad that you had the opportunity to drive through Utah. It's great that the postcards brought back happy memories!

Response: I am so glad that I was able to bring back some happy memories. Utah is beautiful. CTR!

Response: It's good to know that everything arrived safe & sound. I'm glad that you enjoyed the parcel.

Response: You are so welcome! I am so pleased to know that everything arrived ok. You never know when you send something glass in the mail!

Response: I'm very happy to know that the postcard arrived safe & sound. I tried to include a little info about Utah. I'm glad that you liked it!

Response: I'm so glad that it the postcard arrived safe and sound. It really is a lot of fun to see other places & hear about the interesting places that are different than where we live.

Response: Yeah! Yeah! I am so glad that you liked her. This was a fun swap. I'm glad that I could send Skellig to you. I know that she has a good home! Stella

Response: Wonderful! This was such a great swap. I'm glad you liked everything I sent. It was really enjoyable putting it together for you! ~~Stella

Response: I must have been inspired. It is so nice to know that you loved the quotes I sent. It was soooo hard to choose just one quote. That's why I had to send more & decorate the envelope. I look forward to future swaps too. You're welcome!

Response: This was such a great swap. I've really enjoyed it. I'm so glad that you liked the words of encouragement I sent you. I think that everyone could use some words of encouragement these days. :0)

Response: I am so glad! I was beginning to wonder if it had arrived safely. It's good to know that you loved it. I really enjoyed making it.

Response: I'm so happy to know that the sound map arrived. I really enjoyed drawing & painting the sound map. It had been snowy & cold here in the US. It's winter-now spring. When I drew this it was the first sunny day we had in a long time.

Response: Oh you are so welcome! :0)

Response: I'm glad you liked them. These inchies were the first inchies I have made. Thank you.

Response: I'm so glad that you liked it. I was hoping it would be something that you would enjoy. It's good to know too that it arrived safe & sound.

Response: I'm glad you loved it. I really enjoyed making it for you.