It was the Hubby’s birthday yesterday.
Every year, for every birthday, we bake a cake.
After all, I am a huge advocate of making your own birthday cakes.
This year, however, baking a cake was off the menu. With my lack of mobility, and reliance on doing everything one-handed, even with the Kids assistance it would have been a momentous struggle.
Then a miracle happened.
A home-made birthday cake appeared, in the arms of a very dear friend.
I hadn’t asked for one to be made, and she hadn’t disclosed she was planning to make one.
In my eyes, it was as much a gift for me, as for the Hubby.
Because what no-one knows is that I am disappointed in myself. In that I cannot do what I could just 2 weeks ago. This isn’t a permanent situation, and I’m very grateful that I will enjoy a better quality of life after being incapacitated is a distant memory.
But still, we only have one birthday each year, each one should be celebrated.
Here, at Chez Wright, a Birthday cake is a big part of that celebration.
“There is nothing on this Earth more to be prized than true friendship.” Thomas Aquinas There’s a silver lining to every situation.
My current immobility has shown me what truly amazing friends I have. Although I knew that already. I could not have taken on this period of incapacity without knowing I had them for support.
What do you prize the most?
What a great gift from your friend!
I can feel your frustration with your lack of mobility. However, you are spiritual enough to enjoy the moment for what it is. Not being able to move around is hard, but it provides opportunities. To slow down, to have time for yourself and to observe the people, things and activities around you. What iare the things that you really miss doing?
Cooking! That’s the main thing I miss. Being about to prepare good meals. Not long now though 😉
What a great gift from your friend!
I can feel your frustration with your lack of mobility. However, you are spiritual enough to enjoy the moment for what it is. Not being able to move around is hard, but it provides opportunities. To slow down, to have time for yourself and to observe the people, things and activities around you. What iare the things that you really miss doing?
Cooking! That’s the main thing I miss. Being about to prepare good meals. Not long now though 😉
Love Apple’s comment above and couldn’t agree more. You and your husband will be sharing many more birthdays together and you’ll have lots more opportunities to make special cakes. And by the way – happy birthday to Mr. Wright 🙂
Thanks Susan!
Love Apple’s comment above and couldn’t agree more. You and your husband will be sharing many more birthdays together and you’ll have lots more opportunities to make special cakes. And by the way – happy birthday to Mr. Wright 🙂
Thanks Susan!
What a thoughtful gift – she knew you’d be fretting … friends who know us well are rare and to be cherished.
I prize my husband the most. When I’ve been incapacitated, I’ve seen a whole other side of him, a side that can take on any household task and do it with a side order of love and humour. It’s good to do for other people, but it’s such a gift to learn what others will do for you.
Hope you are mending quickly, Jo!
My friend really is one of a kind.
I too have appreciated the Hubby that little bit more since being incapacitated. His patience has shone through!
What a thoughtful gift – she knew you’d be fretting … friends who know us well are rare and to be cherished.
I prize my husband the most. When I’ve been incapacitated, I’ve seen a whole other side of him, a side that can take on any household task and do it with a side order of love and humour. It’s good to do for other people, but it’s such a gift to learn what others will do for you.
Hope you are mending quickly, Jo!
My friend really is one of a kind.
I too have appreciated the Hubby that little bit more since being incapacitated. His patience has shone through!
Sounds like a wonderful moment of friendship for all involved.
Thank you!
Sounds like a wonderful moment of friendship for all involved.
Thank you!
What lovely friends you have! It’s such a privilege to have people you know you can count on, and who count on you in return. In this disconnected world, that’s no longer the norm for a lot of people. Here’s to continued speedy progress and bucket loads of patience in regards to the hip xx
Thanks Clare – I’m trying not to moan….haha! Not sure I’m doing such a great job with that!
What lovely friends you have! It’s such a privilege to have people you know you can count on, and who count on you in return. In this disconnected world, that’s no longer the norm for a lot of people. Here’s to continued speedy progress and bucket loads of patience in regards to the hip xx
Thanks Clare – I’m trying not to moan….haha! Not sure I’m doing such a great job with that!