Our daily lives and the people who touch us are like cake ingredients. Each one on their own, might not have the right texture or taste of the finished product. But when the sum of all the days and the people, when added together end up with the sweet taste, just like a slice of cake. Our lives should be just like the taste left behind of our favorite cake and leave a sweet taste in the memories of others.
I have found in the last 7 weeks, that I have a very sweet life with the cake that others share with me of their lives. So many people care, it is astounding. Many are praying, some do things and others just give good moral support. But all of my friends have added to my "cake" with many sweet flavors and texture.
Kelsey was in the hospital over the weekend, she had an infection that got the best of her for a few days. She hated being away from Evie and worried about her constantly. Evie had three adults and a pediatric nurse at her beck and call, so she was fine. As a parent, one of the hard lessons is to put the oxygen mask on ourselves first in the event of a plane crash. Our instinct is to do for our children and loved ones first. But, I am learning the hard way, that if I do not take care of "me", then there is no one left to take care of those I love. Well, maybe not no one, but you get the idea. Besides, I am a control freak and no one can do it the way I can. ;-)
So, the lesson for today: Enjoy the "cake" of your life AND Take care of "insert your name here". After you do that, then you can worry about everyone else.
What I learned today is that you can find cake where you didn't even know it existed. By opening up this tough outer layer & letting some people know I was having some trouble...I realized that the people around me have trouble, too. And..by sharing it with each other, we can lighten our own load.
ReplyDeleteI love you very much & you have long been a strong role model for me. I am so proud of the strength you have shown through all of this. But...I had no doubt! :)