So, I pretty much feel like a big whiner because of my post yesterday!!! By the end of the day, I was feeling much better about things...and then this happened...
Last night I went to some friends' house for dinner. They know ALL about this diet because the man of the house has graves disease so he has to go through the same kind of testing that I have to go through. So, I was fairly excited about having a place to go for supper and I didn't have to worry about cooking my own meal. Anyway, I gave the lady of the house a call and said, "Could I bring some hamburger over and make use of your grill to make a bunch of hamburgers for next week?" She said, "sure!" The grill was already going because of what was for dinner, so I just threw the hamburger on and cooked up some extra burgers. I was pretty happy about that! :)
Well, let me tell you about this supper...for supper, we had pork loin, chicken, mashed potatoes, jello, bread, vegetables and apple pie!!! And ALL of this was "do-able" for my diet!!! I couldn't believe it!! I felt like I was at a feast! But here's the kicker...
As I'm helping her get stuff ready, she said, "Oh, I made a bunch extra so that you'll be taking home leftovers." What?!?! Yes, folks, the lady of the house went above and beyond and she sent me home well prepared!!! Oh, man, I just felt so thankful for this!! I couldn't believe their kindness!!! I left there last night with my own loaf of bread (oh, happy day!), my hamburgers, jello, apple pie, and mashed potatoes. Man, oh, man...I am one lucky senorita.
So, yes, I felt more positive about things last night as I was leaving work, but I felt humbled by the dinner last night and by the kindness of this family. I about bawled my eyes out!! I just wish that I could better express my excitement and thankfulness through this blog, but just know this...I am just in awe.
Anyway, life goes on. All is well. I'm set for a LONG time with this diet (at least for a week), and I'm feeling positive and ready to tackle those blasted exams. I think that there are more out there than myself that will be ecstatic when these exams are OVER. All for now!
4 comments:
It's awesome. Just making a bit extra of a meal, so that a person could take it home. Simple really. No more trouble. But such a big gesture.
I need to learn more how to do this for others. Because it is by actions that we show we care.
In your shoes...I think I would have kissed her!
I'm really glad- cause I was trying to think of some recipes to send to you...and I'm just too downright distracted right now. I can only imagine what you felt like- and I would have bawled the whole way home. It's special to have good friends. Glad you do. xo
I'm glad you have kind friends that take care of you!
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