Burned Biscuits

First of all, I didn't write the following, but received it in an e-mail from my Sister-in-law, a very nice lady.

But I thought it should be shared with the World so here it is, hope you enjoy it.

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Burned Biscuits -- author unknown

When I was a kid, my Mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every
now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had
made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long
ago, my Mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned biscuits
in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet,
all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, 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 biscuit and
eat every bite!

When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my
Mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget
what he said: "Honey, I love burned biscuits."

Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if
he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms and
said, "Your Momma put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired.
And, besides a little burned biscuit never hurt anyone!"

Life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. I'm not
the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries
just like everyone else. But what I've learned over the years is that
learning to accept each others faults - and choosing to celebrate
each others 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 a burnt biscuit isn't a deal-breaker!

We could extend this to any relationship. In fact, understanding is
the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or
friendship!

"Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket -
keep it in your own."

So, please pass me a biscuit, and yes, the burned one will do just fine.

And, PLEASE pass this along to someone who has enriched your life.

Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting
some kind of battle.

"Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil - it has no point."

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