How do you put the pieces back together? I have had friends and family die before, people that I loved dearly. I remember those griefs even now. And yet, somehow, this all feels more shattering, more devastating, as if this will be raw and fresh forever. I know that sounds dramatic as soon I complete the thought. That is just how some days feel. We are coming up on eleven weeks since by dad passed, but it still seems like moments ago.
The coming of the new year brought a focus to me, not for resolutions in the typical sense, but of a way to focus on healing my heart a little bit. I decided to embark on a journey with my baking. I usually have three types of cookies I make and I wanted to branch out a bit. I decided that for 2021 I would try to make at least one new type of cookie each month. My dad was a great baker and cook, so it seems like a good way to honor him in a small way. He always made food for everyone, so I also am sharing my baked goods.
For Valentine's day I made cookie platters for four dear friends/family members that have all recently lost someone, just to let them know I care. Three of them are currently in care facilities and cannot have visitors due to the pandemic, so it was my way to connect with them and let them know they are not forgotten. It won't fix anything, can't cure anything, but it can bring a bit of happiness. I like to think of it as healing my heart one cookie at a time. It is going to take time to put the bits and pieces back together and I am willing to do that work.
Beautiful ~ and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words, love, and support!
DeleteI love that your process of healing includes an activity that your dad loved (cooking/baking) and one that brings a smile to your face and others. You continue to be in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your continued prayer and your love and support--it is much appreciated!!
DeleteThoughtfully and beautifully written. Creating joy for the people receiving your Valentine Day cookies is simple but powerful way to help heal your broken heart. Thank you for sharing this with me.
ReplyDeleteCarole, thank you for your kind words and for all your help to me, my family, and especially my mom!
DeleteLovely and wonderfully written - and the cookies look delicious! (I love that you have made that a goal that is attached to joy for the year!)
ReplyDeleteIt did seem to be a way to add a little happiness to the year and a way to try something new--that is not too stressful.
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