Have you ever had a surprise come your way when you least expected it, and it turned the day around? That’s what happened to me yesterday right before lunchtime.
I’d had a morning, already. My father had fallen out of his chair during the night and EMS had to come help him get back up. I was worried, as he was supposed to be getting his chemotherapy but instead ended up getting treatment for pain from his fall. I live five hours north of him and was waiting to hear the report from my brother when my sister-in-law who lives on the south side of the Johnson Funny Farm texted.
out of the clear blue
just before lunch
my sister in law texts
asking if I’m in my office
I got you something she reveals
we do this from time to time
buy small gifts for each other
usually I get her Hot Tamales
spicy-like-us cinnamon jellybeans
or York Peppermint Patties
but today there’s a new twist
in the sweet mix: a key lime parfait
because that’s what we ate on
our most recent girls’ getaway
together
sweet surprises win the day!
and together, we win life!
Common Threads 
Your slice ends with the special friendship between you and your sister in law, how precious.
“sweet surprises win the day!
and together, we win life!”
I hope your father gets much better soon.
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I like this sister in law of yours. She’s the leprechaun and fairy gift giver, too? I hope your father is OK. This is such a tough time. Soothe it with key lime.
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Kim,
That key lime desert looks downright sinful. My A1C is spiking looking at the photo. I’d eat the whole thing right there in the car. What a nice thing for you and your sister to do for one another.
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Kim, I did not realize your father was that far away from you until reading this post. That must be difficult. I love the idea of receiving such a sweet gift. Never heard of a key lime parfait, but it looks incredibly delicious!
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Kim, this really is the sweetest slice…that parfait looks absolutely dreamy. What a precious sister-in-law. Gestures like this do so much to smooth the sharp edges of life for a few moments. Today a colleague brought me, out of the blue, Harry Potter Butterbeer Goldfish! Never knew of such a thing! It added such a spark of joy to my day. It will not surprise you to know that I absolutely LOVE spicy cinnamon jellybeans (or hearts) and York Peppermint Patties (one of Grandma’s favorites; she bough them for me when I was little). Most importantly, I hope your father is all right after the fall and that he can go on with his scheduled treatment. So much at once. Continued strength, Friend – and you are so right, “together, we win life.”
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Wow! That is really a lovely surprise. I can just imagine how it made your day. Hope your dad is feeling better, Kim.
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Just what you needed to turn the day around!
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Oh, sweet surprises are the best. That key lime parfait looks delectable. Sweet, sour, creamy. So yummy!
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I forgot to mention your dad, Kim. Praying for him today. I hope he is on the mend very soon and back on his chemo schedule.
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