Monday, December 15, 2025

Thoughtful Card and a Dinner Treat

thoughtful card

 

sweet potato soup

chicken

unsweetened dried mango


Husband M's good friend had suffered a stroke back in August.  His wife had heard about my broken shoulder which happened around the same time.  Anyway I think they were under the impression I am still healing and they wanted to bring us a home cooked dinner to thank us for our kindness at the time of his accident.  They had really appreciated our card and daughter L's healthy home made muffins. In fact they were so hungry in the hospital they gobbled all the muffins. 

So at the end of November, they brought over some delicious (gingery) sweet potato soup, chicken, sticky rice, crackers, cookies, and these unsweetened dried mangos that we really liked.  Apparently a family member makes and markets these at Whole Foods and other markets.  We will get more of these for sure. Oh and I received a lovely get well card pictured above.

What a great start it was to the Christmas season!


23 comments:

Elkes Lebensglück said...

It's so nice to thank you with the food and the mangoes are delicious and such a nice Christmas card.
Have a nice Advent week! hugs Elke

jabblog said...

What a lovely surprise.

Lucimar da Silva Moreira said...

Gentileza dos seus amigos, que delicia essa sopa, Christine feliz semana bjs.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Have a nice day!

ellie said...

I hope everyone is on the mend. Such a delicious post..and such great friendships ❤️

Caitlin&Megan said...

Oh, great to have such wonderful friends! Lovely Monday post!

Angie's Recipes said...

A thoughtful friend!

My name is Erika. said...

That's a real kind and thoughtful thing. Happy new week.

baili said...

What you did was so kind and how they paid back is heartwarming dear Christine 🥹🥰

Martha said...

That was sure a nice surprise! :)

DVArtist said...

An act of kindness with food is so thoughtful.

R's Rue said...

So sweet.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

That is the epitome of thoughtfulness, Christine. You are blessed!

Gillena Cox said...

Unsweereened dry mango. How interesting!!!
My Monday post is HERE

Much♡love

Rostrose said...

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There's nothing like a good friendship, dear Christine. Especially when you're ill. This all really sounds like a wonderful start to the Christmas season!
Warmest greetings and have a wonderful time until Christmas 🕯️✨❣️,
Traude
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Jenn Jilks said...

What a kindness!

The Happy Whisk said...

That was super duper thoughtful.

J.P. Alexander said...

Linda tarjeta. Buena semana. Te mando un beso.

CheerfulMonk said...

Hurray for wonderful friends! I would love to try that soup. 😊

Hena Tayeb said...

Friends are such a treasure.

Lowcarb team member said...

What a nice surprise and so thoughtful.

All the best Jan

Sandra Cox said...

How lovely. Sounds like you all take care of each other.

DeniseinVA said...

Kindness begats kindness, that's truly very heartwarming to read. Thanks Christine :)