Offering Me the Oportunity to Give

--by cabbage, posted Sep 18, 2010

Yesterday we had a bunch of friends over to play some music and share a meal together. My husband and I had both made some special dishes and when everyone had left, there was some left over. My husband started packing up a few containers of food to give to an older woman who lives in our neighborhood... and then he asked if I would deliver it because "I know how you like to do that!"

I left the house and walked over to the woman's house to give her the food. When I gave it to her, her eyes lit up and she was just thrilled. When I was leaving, she said that I had made her evening so much brighter-- it was how she said it that really touched my heart.

I walked home, gazing at the full moon, and thanking my husband for letting me be the "giver". He always does the right thing and never wants any credit!---I can learn from that.

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Posted by cabbage
Sep 18, 2010
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unknown wrote: Cabbage gave a part of herself :D Thanks to Mr Cabbage as well LOL !!! :D
Wonderful Cabbie :) lovingly, Deepula :)

JuneBug wrote: It feels so good to give and your hubby wanted you to have that feeling. How nice is he??? AND you too, of course !!!! :D

myfbil wrote: Obviously you're a match made for each other. Two kind, wonderful people. Good for your hubby for allowing you to be the giver - but perhaps next time you can go together? Wouldn't that be ever so sweet. You have one lucky neighbor lady! I'm happy that you're happy.
Have a sunshine day! :)

Aurelia wrote: Good for you both...Your neighbor is a lucky lady to have such a warm and caring couple to look out for her.
Thanks for making me smile :)
~Aurelia

lynnefair wrote: My husband "gets" me like that. He wouldn't think to package up the meals, but he sure gives me every opportunity to be the "giver". It's wonderful. Remember how blessed you are.

pluto178 wrote: Your husband ability not to have to be attached to the outcome is truly the best giver of all. He also managed to make three people happy rather than two how clever is he. x

Spoonerism wrote: It's so sweet of you both to keep an eye on your neighbour and help her where you can!

Metta wrote: This brightens my day! Blessings to you both! :)

Happysoul wrote: Its a gods meal :)keep it up!

momov3 wrote: I also love to share food with others! When i make a big pot of chili or a pan of lasagne, i put aside enough for 2 servings to give to a single lady next door. I get the feeling that she doesn't cook very often for herself and her eyes light up at the sight of homemade food. Thanks for the story- it reminded me that it's time for me to make some lasagne!

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