well that was awkward

So this morning there was a gentle tap tap tap on the front door and when I opened it, a lovely man began a little sermon about how it's far better to give than receive, especially at this time of year when we're all so caught up with buying and spending vast amounts of dollars on items that we don't actually need.  He then read a little passage from the bible, which totally backed up his non-spending, non-shopping theory and asked if I'd like a copy of the bible passage for future reference.  To which I replied, "Um, have we met?  Obviously not."

Ok, so I didn't actually say that.  Instead I smiled sweetly and thanked him for his kind words before politely declining his offer.  He tipped his hat, actually said "good day" and headed out our gate and onto the driveway....where, right on cue, a courier driver pulled up in his van.  Not. Even. Kidding.  And just look at the size of what he was delivering....

I mean, I didn't know whether to laugh, cry or invite the courier driver in for a coffee.  Talk about Divine Intervention of the Highest Order.  Well played Shopping Gods.  Well played.

PS:  For all of you playing along at home, here's what was in the box...