We are still on vacation… and left Newport today to head into Portland, OR. But before we leave Newport, let me tell you that the weather on the coast this weekend was SPECTACULAR!!! Here is a photo I took of my husband and our friends near the beach this morning:
Yesterday I talked about how Bonnie Good found me a place to bake my pies in Newport, Oregon. And I don’t know how she found me a place to bake those pies – or what words she used to persuade anyone. When we talked later in the day, Bonnie told me that she had spoken to Shirley who works at the senior center in Newport and she told her that I needed a place to bake my pies. And Shirley said I could come on over. She seemed to “get” this pie project and thought it made perfect sense. Bonnie thought that was just wonderful… as did I.
So, yesterday, I baked two pies at the senior center. One of those pies I gave to Bonnie because she was kind enough to find me a place to bake… and she did not have to do that. But she did. And that meant so much… that she was willing to help me on my pie journey.
And the second pie… today’s pie, was given to Shirley, the person who manages the senior center kitchen. Shirley told me that she had some folks in mind for the pie I had made and she knew how much they would appreciate it.
What was so wonderful about these two women was that they were taken with my project and really wanted to help me succeed. Shirley showed me the kitchen and let me bake my pies… and Bonnie lead me to Shirley. What luck I had in finding these two women… without them I would have had trouble completing my mission.
Yesterday afternoon I got a note card from Bonnie. Inside she had written “It’s not always better to give than receive. The pie was delicious!” Thank you Bonnie… and Shirley… for your trust, for your willingness to help another person, for your compassion. I wish you both the very best.
Pie a Day Give Away 