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!
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