Burned Biscuits

[dubl_t]

This kinda hit home, and I thought some of you might enjoy it also.



When I was a kid, my Mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner

every now & then & 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 Dad 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 other’s 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!

[Big N' Blue]

Very,very good!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!

[2ndhound]

Made me stop and think, Thanks for reminding me how to be a better person
Take care Ken

[huntinlass]

Good post. Your dad is a REAL GOOD guy.

[jaked]

Thanks we all could a refresher on what really matters from time to time!

[floridacathunter]

Dads, are wonderful. My Dad will be 97 in June, lucky me. I've heard him say, " take a person for who they are, rather than for who you want them to be". Just a suggestion, write down all of their " Jewels of wisdom", for future generations to enjoy.