Tonight the postman brought the most wonderful surprise all the way from Pakistan to me! I have been so blessed this past year to form a close friendship with an awesome human being, @KashifMisidia who lives in Karachi, Pakistan. I have never met him in person, but we corresponded as Google Local Guides both interested in increasing accessibility for the disabled, and then became true friends. I have deep respect for him as a person. He is a wonderful humanitarian, husband, and father.
So here are some photos of the gifts he sent me. From these gifts I also learn more about the beauty of Pakistan! First, they were all tucked away in a lovely handbag. The handbag is covered with gorgeous, colorful, intricate embroidery detail. Inside was an incredible wrap scarf! It is fringed, and so large, my husband stood up 5 stairs to show it all for the photo! It is stunning! Also Kashif sent some sweets native to Pakistan. We can’t wait to try them!! One is a box of almond cookies and the other is and assortment of fig and nut treats! Yum! Then there are some really unique hand crafted key chains. One is my initial carved in wood with a rose. Then it has a stain glass like inset. When you hold it up to the light it is exquisite! The list goes on!! There are 2 more key chains, and sweet man that he is, Kashif included one for my husband, Joe! It is hard to describe, so please check out my photos! Encased in a crystal are our names written in floating jewels, along with other jewels!
I can’t thank Kashif Abdul Razzak Misidia for his kind, special, thoughtful gifts enough! I am glad that the Local Guides Program gave me the opportunity to make this friendship and learn from him.
Thank you @lynneannec for mentioning me. I m really happy that finally the postage reached to you which I send with my brother and than he posted from Illinois.
You always welcome my friend.
Shukriya 
Truly, a special and endearing friendship @lynneannec — how very lucky you are! Thank you so much for sharing with us pictures of your gorgeous, unique and not to mention handcrafted extraordinary gifts.You are indeed blessed and @KashifMisidia a great friend!
Yes, it arrived! Thank you again, my friend @KashifMisidia .
Thank you @CatC ! I love all the gifts so much, and so does my family, but the true blessing is knowing @KashifMisidia !
@lynneannec Wow. this is fantastic. are you made this??
No, @SunMoon all of these things are from Pakistan, sent to me as gifts from my friend, and fellow Google Local Guide, @KashifMisidia . Thank you so much for asking.
Hi @lynneannec ,
wow that’s so special, really nice present by @KashifMisidia , thank you for showing it and happy LG brings such a wonderful friendship.
Thank you @LuigiZ !
Stories like these make me so glad to be a Local Guide, @lynneannec @! 
It is truly incredible how small the world actually is once we all interact on Local Guides Connect. Very generous and thoughtful of @KashifMisidia to send you a piece of his culture and heritage.
I’ve had amazing Local Guides do the same for me. For instance, recently, @InnocensiaO recently gifted these crafts from Kenya - a keychain and bracelet from her home while she resides in South Florida. So even though we’re about 20 miles away from each other at the moment, she was able to continue teaching me about her country and shared items from thousands of miles away.
@SP31 happy that you liked the gifts. Can’t wait to share more.
Hi @lynneannec
This is really nice and kind. I love this old way of sending letters and gifts. It’s so much more personal and a better experience. I remember having a pen pal as well long time ago, and we also sent gifts and learned about each other’s cultures.
What a great way to meet new people. Hopefully you get to meet in person as well! 
Thank you for sharing this lovely story.
Thank you @DanniS , I would love to meet @KashifMisidia .