Tonight's picture was taken on Easter of 2006. We took Mattie to Clyde's that day for brunch! It never dawned on me that the Easter rabbit would be there greeting children. As this bunny approached us, Mattie was VERY scared! But I explained to Mattie that this was a friendly bunny, who wanted to wish him a happy Easter. With that, Mattie decided to let the bunny sit next to him for a photo! It was a priceless moment in time.
Quote of the day: Your time is your life. That is why the greatest gift you can give someone is your time. It is not enough to just say relationships are important; we must prove it by investing time in them. Words alone are worthless… Relationships take time and effort, and the best way to spell love is “T-I-M-E.” ~ Rick Warren
Margy and I met through Facebook, as she was a play therapist at a local hospital and had worked with friends of ours. So we got connected electronically through friends, and we have been friends ever since.
Relationships grow over time and I think making time for people in our lives is important. Though we do not live around the corner from each other, I try to visit Margy monthly. This month we were celebrating her birthday! With every visit I try to bring something sweet. Today's sweet was an ice cream cake! However, with cancer, one quickly gains perspective and we really celebrated the fact that we can acknowledge another birthday together.
I know exactly what works, because I had Team Mattie providing me support through Mattie's cancer journey. Friends within the community brought me all sorts of things from chocolate to tea! Which maybe why I am still addicted to these items. I never have a chocolate free day. But it is the many acts of kindness that I received which I will always be grateful for. Though I can't return all that kindness to those who gave it to me, I will never forget what it was like to be a recipient of it. Which is why I try to carry that feeling forward in my daily life.
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