What I am learning today is to not have a bunch of ideas planned for each day so that I end up just going through the motions. I have a few things in mind that I can do for people, but nothing specifically for today. I want to be open and flexible and looking for a need. It kind of defeats the purpose to be so rigid that I miss an urgent issue. It has been frustrating to know I should be doing something today, but I was thinking. Then on our walk this morning, I was talking to Carrie about my next door neighbor Paul. He told me this summer that he has cancer and he and his wife Sue have been updating me. He had surgery that removed part of his lung and was in the hospital for 2 weeks. He really wanted to get back to work last week and feel a small victory. When I saw him get home that first night, I could tell it was a rough day. So this morning I was telling Carrie that I want to do something for them, but bringing dinner does not seem appropriate. She said, “Make cookies!” Now why didn’t I think of that?
So the girls and I sliced and baked 2 kinds of cookies (Because that’s how we roll. I honestly can’t imagine having the girls “help” me make cookies from scratch!) We delivered the cookies when they cooled and the only ones home were Paul's son, daughter-in-law, and grandson. I don't usually chat with them, but I think they know who we are. I saved cookies for us (obviously), so I suppose this one counts as a twofer-blessing my neighbors AND my family. Can't beat that!
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