Everyone I know who has the disease chooses to live.
Vic chooses to live.
Determined, stately, strong. Spitting at the malevolent face of cancer.
Surviving.
The man with the gentle puddle of soulful blue eyes.
Has the steel of a Vietnam Veteran behind them. A marine.
This propels him. His family propels him. A life-force field.
He lives.
I?
I can cook…I can bake. Yes I can do that.
Peanut butter? Chocolate? Creamy?
Yes. I can do that. Happily…
as a gift of love. As a gift of strength.
I… don’t know close up how this beast preys. How it consumes . how it maligns
But wish
no pray…
That somehow the peanut butter and chocolate will be a magic tincture of good over evil .
The beauty…the therapy…in baking for a friend
is that each added ingredient has meaning…has memory
The mere whisking of ingredients is indeed prayer.
for wholeness.
for health.
for peace.
for hope.
And so I whisk...
Dum spiro… spero
From the Latin: As I breathe…I hope
Make your own Chocolate Peanut Butter prayer from this recipe
32 comments:
Such dear thoughts. The gift of strength and hope, straight from your heart... in a beautiful form.
Peaceful day,
~Julia
Thank you Julia...We are bringing it to them now.
dear Linda- your friend Vic and his family will be in my thougths and prayers.
What a loving and beautiful gift from your heart. If based on love and beauty alone, it should heal him instantly.
prayers,
joan
OK, I know you live in Florida, I have GPS and her name is Gabby. If I start driving now I might be able to make it to your house for the last bite, YUM. I already printed it and can't wait to make it. Peanut butter cups are my fav. What a great way to share your love to friends going through a difficult time. I will keep your friend in my prayers.
Kathleen
How beautiful...and what a treat!
Gorgeous, I want some.... I am praying for a prayer...
I need to read farther down and see about your friend. I am behind I apologize. Love does heal.
Never underestimate the power of prayer, and something made from love...
PRAYERS to your friend VIC and his family!!!! May God lay his healing hand on Vic.....
Hey Linda, just got back from visiting your friend...I'm already hooked. Lovely gift you made for them. As you well know, I simply cannot afford to gain another ounce, fearing the wrath of Wt. Watchers On Line...**blows kisses** Deb
I read your poem,read his blog and just wept and wept.
That looks sinful and delightful at the same time... YUM!!!
oh linda, i believe that every big or little thing we do for some one, in love, is prayer. god bless your friends, your heart that overflows with love, and i wish you strength and hope in this difficult time. you should always have hope.
c
oh linda, i believe that every big or little thing we do for some one, in love, is prayer. god bless your friends, your heart that overflows with love, and i wish you strength and hope in this difficult time. you should always have hope.
c
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I pray for blessing to go your way.
Yoli Kalkofen
What a SWEET post. Beautiful words and sentiment for your dear friend. Sending some prayers his way. That dessert looked amazing. You are not helping my "no sugar" resolve.
Very touching post... a blessing to your dear friend I am sure you are
What a superb and thoughtful gesture Linda. You are a true friend, xv.
beautiful post linda. got me teary. (and hungry!) last night i just spooned some peanut butter in a bown & poured chocolate syrup all over it...
Not that great bc it was smart balance peanut butter & generic/ runny chocolate... i am normally not a complainer but really... we've gotta get some better stuff in this house!!! ;)
Beautiful and yummy. I am praying that every cell of your friend's body will come into perfect divine health. I know you prayed over every ingredient as you lovingly created your sweet gift. xo
What a beautiful post. That looks so yummy. I know we're only an hour away from each other, would you mind sending a piece via fedex? Thanks
Beautiful Linda...they are in my prayers tonight.
what a sweet idea..
blessings to your blue eyed friend
prayers, Linda...and licking the screen doesnt hurt,either...
This is so beautiful, what an amazing friend you are!
Thank you, Linda! This is absolutely amazing!
Since J and I have taken this journey, I can tell you, with much conviction...you are a wonderful friend!
My thoughts and prayers, for your friend!
A lovely, delicious gift to your friend. I have had several friends struggle with cancer this past year. It is a helpless feeling, and sometimes all we can do is bake or cook for them. It makes everyone feel better, at least for a little while.
Hope your story has a happy ending.
You are a good and kind person and friend. Wishing your friend Vic a speedy recovery!
What a generous spirit you have. Your friends are lucky to have you.
so much is going on in life ... your friend is fortunate to have you. remembering ...
A little piece of your heart...right from your kitchen...oh love.
What entertaining message
Sure version :)
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