Cookies with LOVE.

A thank you to the secret pal that softened a heart in our home tonight. A tender mercy in the form of cookies and a red heart card that said, "You are a great pal. I love you friend." We had a sweet teaching moment on the joy of forgiveness. I believe the exact words were,
"Wow, it feels so much better to forgive and move on than to be hurt and angry."

Why is it that we get offended, hurt, and angry before we give each other some slack and realize that no one intended to make us feel that way?

Sidenote: A personal feeling of accomplishment just for my own record of referral. I can mow the lawn, prepare the yard for fall, care for sick kiddos, can peaches, pears, tomato soup, and get the propane refilled. It is nice when the husband is around to lighten the load. If he is not, which he isn't at the moment, it is nicer to know that I CAN DO IT! Like I said, point of referral just in case I forget.