A.S.A.P.
On that evening, so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burnt toast in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did, was to reach for his toast, smile at my mom and ask me how my day was at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that toast and eat every bite.
When I got up from that table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the toast. And I'll never forget what he said: "Baby, I love burned toast! Later that night I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his toast burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Debbie, your Mamma put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides, a little burnt toast never hurt anyone."
You know life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. I'm not the best housekeeper or cook. What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each other's faults and choosing to celebrate each other's differences is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing and lasting relationship.
And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good, the bad and the ugly parts of your life and lay them at the feet of GOD. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a relationship where burnt toast isn't a deal-breaker!
We could extend this to any relationship in fact - as understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife, or parent-child or friendship!!
"Don't put the keys to your happiness in someone else's pocket
but into your own!"
sent by
Nishi Viegas Bangalore