Hey y’all…thanks to my ‘lovely’ internet provider, I have only been able to visit blog land via my phone which is not 4G or even 3G service so have not been able to visit many of you. Could visit some of your blogs and even comment a bit…others timed out or couldn't get my comment to submit. Wonder if blogger bought my ISP…I swear, they both hate me! grrrr
Anyhoo, am up for now so am uploading more draft posts. Will try to get around to visiting and answering all your emails and comments just as soon as I can.
This was on my Facebook page today…just had to share it! Hope you enjoy!
When I was a kid, my Mom liked to cook food and every now & then I remember she used to cook for us.
One night in particular when she had made dinner after a long hard day at work, Mom placed a plate of bread jam and extremely burned toast in front of my dad.
I was waiting to see if anyone noticed the burnt toast.
But Dad just ate his toast and asked me how was my day at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember I heard Mom apologizing to dad for burning the toast.
And I'll never forget what he said: "Honey, I love burned toast."
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his toast burned.
He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Your momma put in a long hard day at work today and she was really tired. And besides, a little burnt toast never hurts anyone but harsh words do!"
You know, life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people I'm not the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else.
What I've learned over the years, is that learning to accept each others faults and choosing to celebrate each other’s differences, is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.
Life is too short to wake up with regrets.
Love the people who treat you right and have compassion for the ones who don't.
ENJOY LIFE NOW.
Oh Cat, I don't know if it's true or not but thank you for sharing this beautiful story. ((hugs)) Gina
ReplyDeleteHey Gina...I don't know either but the lesson sure is real! ;)
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Cat
Cat, that is absolutely amazing, and such wise advice! Thank you so much for sharing, it really as given me food for thought. Hope your internet issues resolve soon.
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Happy you enjoyed it Es May...it really does make you stop and think doesn't it. Internet issues...grrrr. ;)
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Cat
Hi Cat, how frustrating! Hope your internet issues are resolved soon. Thank you for sharing. Such a beautiful story and wonderful message.
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Roz
Hey Roz...some of the issues should be resolved soon but the rest...nope. ;( Happy you enjoyed the story...it is beautiful isn't it.
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Cat
Hi Cat , what a sweet little tale. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you get your internet problems sorted soon
love Jan.xx
Hey Jan...some of the internet problem will be resolved...some is an ongoing issue. Happy you enjoyed the story. ;)
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Cat
Love that you posted this, it is so sweet. Hope the internet or 'blogger' fix themselves soon. With the snow, you have enough to deal with already.
ReplyDeleteHey Sunny...Happy you enjoyed the story. Some of the problems have been fixed (for now) but the others are an ongoing issue. :(
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Cat
Oops I may have complained about burnt toast and burnt eggs. This is such a good reminder why I should just say thank you.
ReplyDeleteIt really is isn't it Sara...so easy to hurt people without even trying.
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Cat
Don't you just hate it when the internet messes with you just because it can? UGH!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great story and reminds me that most people are doing the best they can most of the time.
Thanks for sharing.
LOL Cygnet...good way of putting it...they do it just because they can!
DeleteI do love the powerful message such a simple story delivers. Happy you enjoyed it.
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Cat
Thank you Cat :) As usual, you find just the right things to post and say. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Queenie...happy you enjoyed it.
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Cat
Most things on facebook just make me laugh...this one....is a keeper.
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I agree Abby...definitely a keeper!
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Cat
Good luck with your ISP. I hope you can get that resolved quickly. I wonder what is affecting your service? Ours is wonky right now, too.
ReplyDeleteWe have ours through our cable service, but it hasn't been strong enough to access through my phone via wi-fi as I usually do, so I'm on 4G through the phone eating up data. Still, guess I can't complain too much - I had dial-up for a decade before we got satellite internet out in the boonies. I could go make a pot of coffee and a snack waiting for a page to load. Cccrrraaazzzyyy!!! Lol!
Thanks for the slice of humble pie, Cat. Sometimes, we need reminding about how to be gracious and kind.
Hugs to you!
Hey Irishey...if you have Dish Satellite, they've had a major issue since last week...we keep going up and down...they think they have it fixed and then...poof! There is some other nonsense going on throughout the internet...might have to write a post about it.
DeleteWasn't really trying to serve humble pie dear...just trying to share a simple reminder. ;)
Hope everything is going well for you...including your well! ;)
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Cat
The well seems well enough right now. Thanks!
DeleteWe had DirecTV until about a year ago, then switched to the same local cable service that has supplied our phone and internet the past few years. Thankfully, the cable service upgraded to fiber optics summer before last. Satellite internet was at my old house, and was great compared to the dial-up we had for so long before that. I like DirecTV, but it's a pain because it would go out during rain, snow, high winds and heavy cloud cover.
Yes, please, enlighten us about the internet shenanigans. :-)
Will try to get something written this week. Oh yes, I can definitely identify with internet going out during rain, snow, high winds, heavy clouds...oh and sleet, a little bit of rain, gentle breeze blowing the wrong way, etc. ;)
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