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by moyed 02 Mar 2011 ( edited Mar 03'11 12:25 )
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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 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 long hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides... a burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!"

You know, 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. 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.

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... I just did!

Life is too short to wake up with regrets... Love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don't.

ENJOY LIFE NOW - IT HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE!

Everyone have a lovely day

Comments (18)
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by pennifold 02 Mar 2011
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So true Helen - thanks for this lovely reminder of how to be a kind human being. Love Chris
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by fannyfurkin 02 Mar 2011
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Helen what a lovely story. Thank you for sharing it.
Alice.
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by damaris 02 Mar 2011
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Thanks for reminding us. Pass the biscuits
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by leenova54 02 Mar 2011
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Thank you for sharing your story, you Dad did a very special thing that day and taught you a lesson too. What a great guy, pretty special Mom too!
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by shirlener88 02 Mar 2011
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Thanks very much Helen.
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by kathyjt 02 Mar 2011
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Thanks for sharing.
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by almag 02 Mar 2011
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Thank you, Helen, for sharing this wonderful memory.
Isn't it just the best feeling when someone you love just accepts you the way you are right at that moment.

Every woman knows when she's 'burnt the biscuits' but to have the effort she's put in appreciated and not spurned means the world to her.

AlmaG.
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by lulu07 02 Mar 2011
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Thank you for sharing..what a wonderful father you had to teach such a beautiful lesson and having so much love and consideration for your mom.
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by moyed 02 Mar 2011
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Sorry for the inferrance.... this is not mine but sent to me today bu a friend who lives in Dubbo. Helen
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by emily16838 02 Mar 2011
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Oh Helen, My Dad would say, "That's just the wait I like it." Whatever... burnt, over cooked he never complained and he did a lot of the ironing too. He said he learned how to iron in the navy. He was a great father...of course my mom was great too!!!
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by lulu07 03 Mar 2011
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Had to write again and suggest that someone digitize a design with the quote above...the one about enjoying life because it has an expiration date...how true that is!
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by meganne 03 Mar 2011
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If only everyone could be this tolerant!

Don't wish to steal your thunder Helen but perhaps you would also like these.....

Lulu, would these do?
pic 1 fits in 4x4 hoop
pic 2 is for 5x7 hoop

Only a rush job and not test stitched as I have no embroidery machines with me.
hugs n roses,
Meganne
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by moyed 03 Mar 2011
Thanks Meganne
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by bumblebee 03 Mar 2011
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I love your sweet story. Your Parents are wonderful
and your dad is ever so kind.
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by sukiray 03 Mar 2011
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This is beautiful - Just beautiful! What a thoughtful jesture. This is true love and appreciation. Great life's lesson.
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by hightechgrammy 03 Mar 2011
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WHAT A GREAT little inspirational story! Thanks for sharing it. Jan
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by airyfairy 03 Mar 2011
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Sounds like a wonderful family. Thank you for sharing.
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by rmj8939 03 Mar 2011
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That is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us.
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by katrinasheffield 03 Mar 2011
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We just found out that a woman in my life who is like a second mom (she's about 2 weeks younger than my mom) - her cancer has returned. She has been breast cancer free for 6 years this month, but she now has a rare form of cancer from the radiation. We are learning everything we can, but it looks like she may have at most 5 years to live but really only about 18 months. She goes in for surgery next Friday to remove her implants, and to remove as much of the cancer as they can, but apparently this is a cancer that is in her bloodstream. We have so much to learn, but this is so rare that there isn't much out there. I believe it is called angiosarcoma?.... They own a Seafood Market and I just bought us all new Jackets to embroider and I think that this saying is one of the things that I will embroider on it - as well as the Pink Ribbons and the Froggies (Fully Rely On God). Thank you so much for this story...