Today I received an apology from this individual. I thought I would share what kind of apology you apparently send someone you have abused so badly that they no longer feel safe attending a house of worship.
I came home to find a note on my door. There was a short apology that stated they were sorry that I was offended. I think it was for me, though the card did not address my name. It was then I noticed the object that arrived with the note. If you could choose anything in the world to express your sorrow for breaking the heart of another individual would it be this...?
Destined to become the standard "I'm Sorry" gift the world round.
Pretty much says it all, don't you think?So remember, next time you rip someone's heart out, just buy a loaf of bread at Stater Brothers. All will be well in Zion.
I think this loaf of bread may just be the apology I needed. I laughed my head off. My broken heart and damaged soul was worth a loaf of bread. Maybe I should start to give this situation a $1.99 of my valuable time and effort in the future.
And to think one had to walk past the flowers, chocolate, and cookies to get this lovely loaf of bread. I guess I should be thankful that I did not end up with a frozen entree.
Maybe I can think of this as my spiritual litmus test. When an apology just doesn't ring true I can state "That's not an apology. That's a loaf of bread!"
10 comments:
Thanks to my family and Mike and Amy who talked to me by phone after they saw the post. Their thoughts on the subject ranged from stunned, frustrated, angry, and laughing along with me. All expressed their love for my family and me. Your humor was especially appreciated. Thank you.
Now where are all the smart-ass comments from the Heywoods?
You guys usually come through in a pinch. Put things into "Heywood perspective" for me. Nothing like a good old Heywoodism to make your day or make you squirm!
Thanks Mandi for the phone call. It was very sweet.
Thank you Cathie for the phone call.
I have been blessed to have two moms on two coasts.
I am so sorry you're going through this. I am so thankful you are my sister. I love you!
~Amy
I think it would have been funny if you got a frozen entree. -Dan
Or maybe the frozen bread buns you have to bake yourself. -Karleigh
(Is this the kind of comment you requested from us?)
On the serious side, we hope your hurt will soon be mended. We empathize with how painful such an experience can be.
Daniel and Karleigh- Thank you for your kind thoughts.
I also laughed at your other comments. Thank you. Laughter is the best form of medicine.
Karleigh- frozen bread buns?! I had not considered any other worse faux paus that 1.99 bread. But your right that could be laughingly worse.
Maybe I should make a list of the 10 ten worse things to give as an apology. Hmmmmm.
I love bread. The cookies would have been better. Oh well. I hope that you are ok. Do you want me to pray for you? And this other person?
Love,
Emma
Dear,sweet Emma-
Ashlynn loves bread too. Especially Grandma Cathie's homemade rolls. She could eat ten without complaint.
I'm fine but feel free to pray away. It can't hurt.
I've seen Ashlynn eat those roles. Maybe Elise should use Ashlynn as a vacum. She wouldn't have to put Ashlynn away.
Hhmmmm, this one left me with a good long head scratching hhmmmm! So, I always say when in doubt, go to the ingredients.
FLOUR: (Hopefully whole wheat, much heathlier) Although not spelled the same, of course means FLOWER.
WATER: You know "Water under the bridge" yada yada yada.
OIL: Everyone knows that lubercant is always a good thing in these kinds of sticky situations.
YEAST: Represents the good bacteria that helps an appoligy grow and expand although, you should always stay away from bad bacteria cause it just plain makes you feel sick.
SALT: Everyone knows that no recipe, or appoligy, is complete without a little salt in it. (Trust me on this, I once forgot to put the salt in when I made bread and it was completly unedible)
SUGAR: A little sugar (or, a lot) always makes everyone feel better.
ALL THE REST OF THE INGREDIANTS FOUND IN STORE BOUGHT BREAD THAT NO ONE CAN PRONOUNCE: Preservatives of course. You know, to keep the appology fresh.
Anyway, I hope this makes that loaf of bread as a heartfelt appology clear. As for the store bought wraper with the masive price tag, sorry you'll have to come up with that one on your own.
But, as a side note, as I was hhmmmming about this, a qoute from a farely reliable source came to mind. It may not be what we always want to hear at times like these but, rings so true it simply cannot be overlooked. "I say unto you, that ye shall not resist evi, but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also; and if any man will sue thee at the law and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also; and whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn thou not away. And behold it is written also, that thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate thine enemy; but behold I say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you and persecute you; that ye may be the children of your Father who is in heaven; for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good." This all coming from the man who had just been betrayed by his friend, spit upon and beaten and then nailed to a cross to die and still after it all said, "Father forgive them for they know not what they do".
I hope you know that I love you and I hope and pray that you can find the peace that you are looking for. Know that you can always find peace in the Savior!
Love, Anna
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