My son's girlfriend, Cailyn, surprised me today with some white petite carnations and a coconut! I was completely surprised and so encouraged. You see, it was a gloomy day today, rainy and cold. I've been discouraged lately at work, and I was struggling with thoughts of an unknown future.
So when Caitlyn surprised me with her very special gifts, it was like a breath of fresh air and we made a party of it! I cut the flowers down and put them in a gravy pitcher (I got rid of all of our vases because I told my husband I don't like cut flowers so he no longer buys them for me).
I googled how to open a coconut (break it open with a hammer and carefully carve out the flesh with a knife). Mine was scored so I simply put it in a dishtowel and hammered it along the scoreline. When it split open, I poured out the liquid into the sink. (Next time I'll have to try drinking it-I hear it's good). Then I peeled the coconut from the shell, piece by piece, with a knife. It was delicious!
I'm so grateful for Cailyn's thoughtfulness. And coconuts. It helps me remember how much God cares
about us.
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