I got a ring from Eric!
And I was not expecting it, although you know I secretly wanted it very much. He had it on a branch, by one of the kitty ornaments, just underneath the star..
...it's been there for days! And I guess ALL our friends and neighbors knew but nobody said a word!!!! I was almost crying. It's been a long, long time since I had anything on my left hand. One or two of you know that I lost my husband at age 23, and it's just never happened for me.
Eric could barely talk when I spotted it, but here it is. It's Amethyst (my favorite, purple) with diamonds all around. It fit perfectly. I am so happy!!!