As I review 2010, there have been more firsts than the two that I’ve blogged about and other people are on my mind now as I think about a friend who went to heaven unexpectantly with her car slid into the path of a big truck. Another friend became a widow when her husband “lost” his battle with brain cancer and “won” an eternity in heaven with Jesus. The almost two year old son of missionaries that I know died in his sleep and left a mom and dad with achingly empty arms. God knows and cares but we suffer on earth as fallen humanity.
Last weekend I was “hired” to cater a Christmas dinner for eight. I was excited and writing notes about the details all over the place and forgot to take my camera along to get photos. This slice of cake was leftover.
I arrived on location at 10:00 a.m. and left at 1:30 p.m. with the dishes in the dishwater and the kitchen looking perfect. The hostess tipped me…. 🙂 and this was my first tip since waitressing in the early 80’s.
I had fun but when I got into the van to drive home, I realized how tired my feet were feeling. I enjoyed spending the rest of the afternoon knitting and relaxing. When I felt totally rested, my family went to the Big Oak Cafe to enjoy chocolate fondue and chat.
I want to remember to make the most of each moment with my family….with my friends and even with acquaintances. We don’t know how God wants to use us in each and every situation.
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