And I had every intention of spending a couple of days there.
But I woke up that morning sick as could be. I don’t know why, but my stomach was so upset. I called Pop, feeling horrible (both physically and guilty). I FaceTimed him from bed, explained what was happening, then asked him, "if you could have any dessert delivered to you, what would you like ?"
He brightened visibly, thought for a moment, then said, "Pecan pie. I haven’t had that in a long time."
I checked the Nations in the area and they had pecan pie. I asked to talk to my baby sister, she reassured me Pop has no sugar issues (he’d been to the doctor last week for a check-up). Sis added, "You got that from MOM’s side of the family !" Bless my sister’s heart. 🙄
So I had the pie DoorDashed there and my sister FaceTimed me when it arrived. They opened the box and it was huge. Pop was so happy. He asked, "Do I still get a birthday cake ?" My sister asked him, “Do you still want one ?" I heard my niece’s voice off-camera, saying "He doesn’t need a cake, too ! And we don’t have enough candles—we’d basically have to set it on fire !"
Pop said, cheerfully, "I’m being told I don’t need a birthday cake, too ! And the prospect of 92 candles is rather daunting." My sister told him, "If you really want a cake, we’ll get you one, don’t worry." Pop reassured us that he was very happy with the pie.
I spoke with them for a bit more, then told them I loved them and that I’d be visiting soon. 🥺
You did the best you could with what was in your control. What a wonderful thing that were able to add happiness to your dad's birthday, even though you couldn't physically be there.
These are the times I love technology. It’s hard not to be there, but you could still bring joy and see it from a distance, which is lovely. Excellent idea on the dessert delivery! 😄 I hope you get some good rest and feel right as rain very soon. 🤗
I looked for one with lots of candles, to no avail. Most of the images were actually for candles in the shape of mini pecan pies. I bet they smelled like pie!
As time goes on, if it's one thing I have accepted, it's that everything can be rescheduled: birthdays, holidays, you name it. Covid hammered that home. That's a great excuse to make even more plans, as I have with my family. I work a second shift, and even worse on Sundays. And even worse, my cheapass employer just took our comp days away(in lieu of pay). So, rescheduling things has been closer to the norm!
