A Pleasant Surprise

Surprises are fun whenever they come to us.

Most recently, a very dear cousin gave me a Christmas gift he ordered in October.

 It came in his mail a couple of days ago, late for Christmas but early for Valentine's Day.

It's a deep red flower with bright, dark, intensive green leaves and a pretty beaded chain.

 A large red tear-drop shape hangs past the bottom of the flower.

It's so beautiful that its late arrival doesn't even matter at all.

It now hangs in a kitchen window that's part of the back door, eliciting smiles every time I see it.

 My cousin's generosity, kindness, and love are in the flower, too, which makes it extra special.

WHAT WAS THE LAST SURPRISE YOU GOT?