A Gift

I have no gift to give you, just myself, my love,

and a prayer for blessings.

Happy Birthday!

I came home empty-handed, with empty pockets, and a migraine. You made your dinner and your birthday cake. I slept my migraine away. I had nothing to give you.

I pray for blessings to be showered down on you and for peace to surround you. I give to you my love. It's free, but it's the most valuable gift I have to offer.

What's important? Our little family, our garden, our extended family, pickles and jam, birdhouses and the first red tomato. The phone call from a niece or mom & dad, or homemade birthday cake. A good book or movie. It's the simple things in life that matter - that are the most valuable. I need to remember that you would have enjoyed something homemade, instead of something store bought. I need to remember what is important - You!

Recipe

UT's Birthday Cake

1 pkg family size brownies - Make according to instructions on package. Cool.
1 large instant pudding, any flavor - Make according to instructions on package. Fold in
8 oz. container Cool Whip, thawed. - Spread pudding mixture over brownies and chill until set.

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