ten thousand...

i was almost certain it would happen today. sure enough. i rang out number 9,998 around 1:50pm. then a woman walked in. i recognized her. and then a man came in. i recognized him too. he does not quilt. a small panic set in. he must be here to purchase a gift certificate for his wife. oh no. i can't post that. it would ruin her surprise. the man stopped to look at something. the woman started to walk toward me. double oh no. my heart started racing. how does publishers clearinghouse make all those surprises happen, i wondered.  thankfully she walked past me and headed to the back corner. the man walked toward the counter. he checked out as 9,999. whew! then at 2:07 on 12.12.12 the register clicked open for the 10,000th time...

 

that is a one with lots of zeros. that is a one with a lot of heart. that is a one with many thanks.

 

congratulations to mary!! our $100.00 winner for being our 10,000th transaction.