January 5, 2019

Years ago, my sister-in-law helped me to learn a great life lesson. I was reminded of it again, today, as we ate "Blender Cake" for Kenna's birthday. My very talented SIL had made a beautiful birthday cake for one of her children. She had placed it in the freezer, ahead of the party. When she went back to the freezer it toppled out and smashing into pieces all over the floor. Without skipping a beat, she picked it up, plopped it into the blender, and blended it all up with some ice cream. Blender Cake was born. My kids loved it. (I think it is disgusting but that isn't the point.) Though it wasn't the beauty that it once was, it still was just as delicious and has actually lived on  as a request on many birthdays since. 

Our lives are like that a bit. We can create beautiful plans, work to follow them through, but unexpected events can change what is presented without warning. We have a choice. We can fall to pieces upon the floor with a mess, or we can move on, create something from what is left, and appreciate the lesson we learn.

Also, today is Kenna's 23rd birthday (her Michael Jordan birthday). I'm glad she was here to celebrate with us. This girl has been filling our lives with joy for all those years. Love you, Kenna!