One of my favorite things to do, is bake. It’s another one of my creative outlets. I am a HUGE foodie, I love great meals and delicious food. And baking is one of my love languages. My son always teases me that I am a master baker.

I can’t do gifts this year, and my heart just threw out the thought that I can bake yummy treats for the people I love. And I know it’s silly, but I’m excited about it. To put this in context, I have been living with friends for over a year, since I was diagnosed with cancer. So I haven’t had access to my belongings, including my baking gear.

At Christmas I make these special cakes for family and friends. They take several hours to make and take patience. But now that I plan to, it’s lifted my spirits alot. I’m grateful that I have this gift to share with them. They may not be nice to their waistbands, but it will make their tastebuds very happy. Very grateful for these small joys.