Yesterday was a packed day and I just didn't take the time to write that I did deliver my meal. It was a long and emotional day at church so when I got home a little before 3, I loaded up the last portion of Santa Fe soup to take to a lady in our church who has had knee surgery. I haven't seen her in several weeks so I thought she could use the meal. My daughter went with me.
We rested a little after that but Derek had another meeting by 6. I returned a few phone calls and in the back of my mind I know that I have nothing for Monday. When Derek came home we all watched Prince Caspian but when the kids had to go to bed I got the chicken out to cook for the chicken tetrazzini. I did that in between scenes and Derek helped me by putting away dishes, holding the heavy bowl as I pour into casserole pans, etc. This morning after taking one child to school, I put cookies in the oven to bake and got the makings for 5 cup salad. I was able to make enough where I have 4 portions (again, one of those being for my family).
I delivered the meal and tried to find the IT guy again. This time I got him. Didn't talk to him long because he was on the phone but he did accept. Probably thought I was crazy. He is a single guy so I only have one to cook for tomorrow. I have the makings for broccoli cheese soup and will probably make that for him and Wednesday, whoever that is.
When I came in the school today, the ladies asked me, "what was on the docket today?" I answered. I love being the "regular" that is coming in everyday. When I gave the meal to the reading teacher, she said when she told her husband what I was doing he couldn't believe it. I remember taking a meal in the first week to someone and when I was asking them if I could, I could tell the whole time they were waiting for "the catch." It almost makes me sad that we are so skeptical. Perhaps the only way to overcome these skeptics is to continue giving with no strings attached, these unconditional acts of love....that they would be a common place for us as neighbors. Wouldn't it be great if we wouldn't need systems or programs to take care of everyone because people just took care of each other, that it was a way of life? That would be an investment in .......... people. I like that!
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