Ding dong went the door bell, but before I could restore my modesty (having just fed the baby for the 100th time today) and answer the door, my secret friend had already departed, leaving behind a yummy plate of goodies.

But it’s no secret to me that this dear friend has so much more than cupcakes on her proverbial plate right now. She has a close friend in the hospital who just received a bleak prognosis. She struggles with her own severe health problems. She has four busy, busy children to care for. And that’s just for starters. Yet, true to her charitable nature, she somehow found the time and energy to whip up a batch of gourmet cupcakes for me. 

Thank you, my dear friend–not just for the delicious dessert but for your sweet example of love and service. Tonight, after a long day of feeling not so good about myself, I will go to bed feeling loved.