This afternoon, Ted handed me a wrapped gift. It’s not my birthday yet, so I asked him why I was getting a gift. His answer: To celebrate the great news we received on March 6–and also maybe an early birthday gift. I couldn’t imagine what it would be, and he said he didn’t think I’d ever guess what it was. He was right.

After I opened it, Ted showed me how it had arrived. The lumpy white things are cooling packs; the inner lining of the box is insulation to keep the bag in the center from melting. Ted said it was still cool when it arrived today.

I was shocked and might have gasped when I saw what it was: Läderach candy from Switzerland! Later, Ted showed me the enclosure that listed all the places it’s for sale in the U.S. The closest to us is Chicago.

We bought some of this candy when we were in Geneva on our 50th anniversary trip. If it’s not the best chocolate in the world, I can’t imagine how any other chocolate could taste better.

Ted was right. I never would have guessed what was in the box. We occasionally still mention how good this candy was, and it’s nice to know that we can get more of it closer to home. Ted chose the perfect gift to celebrate March 6.

P.S. Ted said it’s all for me, but I couldn’t enjoy it without giving him half. It’s a taste experience that’s much better if it’s shared.