Ottakee Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I posted on my facebook the other day about really loving my kindle but really dreaming of the paperwhite for the reading light and updated features. Then today ds brings in an amazon package. I open it to find a kindle paperwhite. I immediately went into panic mode as I had looked at one online the other day and was afraid I had accidently clicked the 1 click purchase thing or something. I quickly checked my history and found that thankfully I had NOT ordered it. So I next text dh at work and ask if he ordered it for me as a surprise. His answer of "what is a kindle" gave it away that it wasn't him. Next I called my mom and she said she had been waiting for me to call as she had received notice that it was delivered. We just hadn't gotten the package from by the garage for almost 2 hours. Anyway, I now am the proud owner of a kindle paperwhite. Now to learn to use it. It fits in my old basic kindle case. Does anyone get a screen protector for it since it is a touch screen? I let a friend of mine know and asked if she knew anyone that needed a bare bones kindle (dh and ds aren't big readers and the girls have a kindle and the app on their ipad) and she said her 8 year old grandson would LOVE it. He has some special medical needs so spends lots of time at doctors/tests/hospital, etc. so can really put it to use. He even called me up on the phone to thank me.......even though he doesn't even know me. So cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 It's nice to get something in the mail that isn't a bill. Even more exciting when it's something fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Wonderful that you received AND gave!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Fun! I have an older Kindle touch, so not the paperwhite but still with a touch screen, and I've never used a screen protector. Not a scratch on it yet. I think as long as you keep it in a case when you're not reading, it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Delighted for you ! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I just got the Paperwhite last week. I love it! I don't use a screen protector. I had the touch before this and never used one either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shukriyya Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 How sweet of your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 What an awesome mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 You have a very thoughtful mom! I loved your story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 What fun! Enjoy. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Your mom sounds so sweet and kind -- and so do you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 It's nice to bless and be blessed, isn't it? Enjoy. I am a luddite - still using a book but I hear more and more people raving about their kindles and evidently there are more uses for it than reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 My friend came by today with her grandson to pick it up. He was SO excited. I showed them a link to the top free Amazon kids books and emailed her the link. He immediately spotted a few books that looked good to him. His grandma is giving him her red case so he will be all set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Tell your mom that the Hive says, "She rocks!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Wow! Awesome! Enjoy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 What a wonderful surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 How wonderful for you! I love my 3rd gen Kindle but someday I am definitely going to upgrade to the new Paperwhite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Before I got divorced I owned 2 kindles. One of them had been bought that year. When I got divorced I had to sell both of them. :( Boo hoo. I had the first generation, and the difference between the first and the version I got 2-3 years later was dramatic. My first one always had glitches and wouldn't hold a charge. I loved my second one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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