So many things to share… and this time, I hope to do it with pictures (well for the most part!)….
Here is a photo of me and my Dad. We took a drive to Crater Lake one Sunday… and he really seemed to enjoy it. I’d forgotten how cold it could be… even in the summer!
Then, a few weeks ago, a group of friends, many of them Rotarians, met to bid farewell to Lucka, our exchange student from the Czech Republic. It was a wonderful year for her… and for us… and now Lucka is back home with her “real” family. But we know that she made lasting friendships while she was here… and I’m sure it won’t be long before we see her again!
Lucka’s Going Away Party
Recently, I’ve been lucky to have been asked by a few friends to cook for them… what fun!
And of course I found time to make a few pies. One pie, a sausage, roasted pepper, and broccolini quiche found its way to a friend who has MS. The high heat of summer makes her symptoms worse and so I thought this might be a way for her to enjoy a few meals without having to turn on the oven.
Another pie, an apple blueberry, was made for a friend who was first diagnosed with cancer 25 years ago. He is battling the disease once again, and I wanted to offer him something delicious – fresh from the oven… to feed his belly and his soul. We’ll be praying for you, Caballo!
Lastly, I wanted to share a message from our friend, Len, who passed recently. He asked that rather than sending flowers, that his friends do something kind for a few other people instead. He wanted us to find people in need and instead of just giving them some food or money, that we also spend a few minutes talking with that person, asking their name, etc. The gift to them would then be greater because we would also acknowledge their identity and hopefully grant them some dignity… something we all need.
My first “gift” was given yesterday. On a very hot day I sat for a few minutes with “Henry.” I met his dog and offered him a sack lunch and a cold bottle of water… which he said he would share with the dog. At first I wondered how it would go… but It was really so easy to do and, not surprisingly, it felt like one of the best things I’ve done all week.
Here is a link to the song entitled, Hello in There, by one of my favorite singer/songwriters, John Prine, that shares a similar sentiment. Enjoy!
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Mother Teresa
Pie a Day Give Away 