overwhelmed with generosity

My parent's generosity absolutely blows me out of the water. As a surprise today at dinner, my parents presented me with an early birthday gift, and what a gift it was!!!

The surprise was: a new camera!!!! I've been looking at buying a new camera for a long time. Up until now, I have used my parent's Olympus, which they purchased when digital cameras first came avaiable on the market---we're talking stone age technology, nevertheless I was thankful for the oppurtunity to use it. This camera has allowed me to take some amazing pictures, but I felt it was time for something different; a new challenge. When my Mom asked me what I would like for my birthday, I responded by sharing my thoughts for a new camera, and I suggested that perhaps she could not buy me any gifts, but perhaps put a little money towards my purchase of a new camera. Obviously, my parent's contributed more than a little.

I love my parents, and not because they bought me an amazing camera, but becasue they saw a passion being sparked within me, they listened, and heard what I was looking for in a camera, and then they helped me pursue a dream. I didn't need this camera, but my parents have graciously blessed me with an amazing piece of technology, that was neither guilted on, or expected of them. Thank you Mom and Dad, and thank-you Lord for giving me such thoughtful and considerate parent's.

Mom and Dad, your gracious generosity truly leaves me speechless. I love you guys!

What camera is it you ask? I now am the proud owner of a Kodak Easychare Z1012 IS, with 10.1 megapixels, 12X optical zoom, with a 4G memory card, and a bunch of other cool stuff I have yet to discover!

I am so blessed!

PS: In my next post I want to share my weekend, it was AMAZING!