a new zealand gift

my awesome, life-lovin' friend laura recently
went to new zealand as a part of an environmental task force.

while there, she learned of the overpopulation of possums problem.***
being the environmentalist she is, she did her part and bought some
authentic possum fur nipple warmers in red.

only laura! i love her so much!!
if i ever start taking myself too seriously -
i just drop in on laura and she rectifies the situation.

with her delightful, light-hearted personality,
she holds up a funny mirror for me to see myself and laugh.
i know she accepts me completely as i am
and encourages me to chase my dreams and
live a life of abundance for God and others.

***About Possum Wool
Possum wool is a super soft clothing fabric from New Zealand. A superbly warm and toasty blend of luxurious possum fur with merino wool ��� a unique New Zealand concept.
The softest and easiest option for absolute comfort. Possum wool looks great and you can wear it anywhere.
Possum wool is unique to New Zealand - the hollow fibres of possum fur are the lightest and warmest natural fibres on the planet. Luxurious to wear, lightweight, anti-static and non-pilling. Possum wool is versatile for the winter months or to fend off a cool summer breeze. You will look and feel your best in possum wool. A Possum wool sweater has the best of merino wool, possum fur, and silk. It is 65% superfine merino lambswool, 25% possum fur, and 10% silk. Soft like cashmere and toasty warm.
Brushtail possums were introduced into New Zealand about 150 years ago from Australia. They multiplied now to over 70,000,000. With no predators, this pest has decimated huge tracts of New Zealand native forests eating 21,000 tons of vegetation nightly.
Both bird life (including the Kiwi) and many unique types of trees are threatened with extinction because of the brushtail possum. This marsupial is only very distantly related to the American Opossum and has a fur similar in quality to mink.
Through world marketing of possum fur products we create an industry and an ecologically friendly possum control.

(and warm nipples - heehee)