For Marika and Regina

On Saturday morning I woke up to a bit of a situation. I was rushing around to get ready for a work training when I glanced outside to check out my fall decor, you know? Like I do every morning. However, when I looked outside I noticed a few problems. The pumpkins the kids had carved were smashed in the street, mini pumpkins were scattered around the yard, and my planters were overturned and on the sidewalk. The pumpkins that were in the planters were also smashed, but further down the street. The dirt from the planters was everywhere and I was immediately disheartened. I cried. True story.

I do things like this when the weather turns to fall:

I post pictures of mini pumpkins and change my Facebook profile and cover picture to freakin gourds. It's my favorite time of year and my favorite season for which to decorate. A slight obsession? Sure. But, it's short lived and rather harmless. 

I stayed pretty blue about the situation and was having a hard time understanding the motive behind this violation. To be honest, my feelings were really hurt. While I know it's not that big of a deal and  that it's just stuff, it still felt crappy and undeserved. 

Last night, Sunday, at 9:00pm there was a knock at our front door. A man handed us a bakery box, gave us baking instructions, and left. Inside were fresh, locally made pumpkin scones sent to us by our dear friends Marika and Regina. 

They wanted to share with us some pumpkin after our pumpkins were destroyed. But, more than that, they shared their kindness and their beautiful hearts. Gestures of thoughtfulness, friendship and love are what make life amazing and rich. Their gift of baked goods reminded me of the good that is real in our world and how my two friends knew that I needed a boost without even talking to me. So, during this season of giving thanks, I thank my lucky stars for friends like Marika and Regina- friends who show support and take time out of their own day to show kindness to a friend. Thank you, Marika and Regina.