As you probably have heard, I broke my ankle on the 4th of July. I am doing well adjusting to my physical limitations. But my biggest struggle is that I can’t cook or bake.

The kitchen is my happy place where I retreat when I’m happy or sad. It occupies my mind when I’m struggling, and it matches my mood when there’s a celebration to be had.

But now I can barely make my own morning cup of tea. Everything requires caution and planning. No jumping up to make a batch of cookies.

If I let myself go there, I would be sad. But there is good news!

I have an amazing husband who does all things well. Caring for me is his best gift, and I have been the recipient of his attention for decades.

I also have friends who have offered their help in our time of need; providing meals to us through Take Them A Meal. With their kindness, love and prayers they are such a blessing.

So my Foodie Friday post this week is dedicated to our friends who have brought us delicious food, from chicken sliders, kale salad, berry cobblers with ice cream. To red velvet cake, chicken and rice with yummy fresh breads, not to mention several gift cards to our favorite restaurants. And we’ve just gotten started.

We realize that sharing their love through a planned out meal is opening a part of their life and home with us. This is hospitality at work and I am so honored and grateful.

Marriage is a blessing. Having friends who lift you up when one of you is struggling is a gift that we don’t take lightly.

“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,”

Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬ ‭ESV‬‬