I "make and bake and do" for several reasons. At least I thought so. After considering it, I realized I do it because it makes me feel good to give and receive love. It seems the more of "me" I give away, the more of "them" that comes back to me. I also like things and kindnesses that remind of those people and their love. I figure others feel the same way I do and that keeps me at it too.
My dear, dear friend is very ill. After a valiant fight she is up and moving around again. We went out to eat and a gentleman at the restaurant saw the two of us negotiating the parking lot and then the curb and he left his table to open the door for us. I will remember him in my prayers forever. One simple, thoughtful kindness that was so deeply felt by both my friend and me.
Guess my vote is on the "make and bake and do" column.
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