A couple of days ago, I tore a muscle in my leg really badly and have been bedridden for most of this week. This interrupted my usual speed of life, but it also provided me with some unexpected time to observe and reflect. I suddenly was more aware of the little favors of life.
When I waited in the ER for a couple of hours, I was entertained by some friends who sent me texts, jokes and good thoughts. We had planned to go out that night; instead, they bought food and cooked dinner over at my place for me.
When I went back to work way too early (and in a lot of pain), friends looked out for me and sent me back home to get well properly. They called or texted to check in on me and cheer me up.
When a package arrived, I mustered up my strength to walk down all the five floors to collect it, but when I opened the door, I realized that a neighbor had already carried it all the way up to my apartment – they didn’t even know I was sick this week.
When I hobbled to the grocery store in the middle of the day to avoid the busy hours with my handicap, an elderly man walks up to me in the coffee aisle. He doesn’t speak German or English, but with a bit of Italian and sign language I figure out that he needs help with buying the correct coffee for his wife. Together we “discuss” the various options and have a laugh over it.
When I suddenly had time to read in the morning with a cup of the, the most beautiful sunshine lights up my little reading nook.
Little favors that lit up my life. They made this week so much better than anticipated, despite my injury I was connected to the kindness of friends and strangers. I have received favors, and I want to pass them on to others. It doesn’t take much to brighten someone’s day and remind us all of our shared humanity – a simple but fundamental truth in turbulent times such as these.
What kind of favors have you received this week? What can you pass on to others?
Writing for Five Minute Friday today.
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good post, I love how you found all those little blessings while you were struggling. I hope you heal up well! FMF14
Katha, what blessed favor this week. I’m sorry to hear you had an injury. Sending healing prayers your way.
{{Hugs}}
FMF#11
I had a similar experience. Had a bad fall on Christmas Day and while I was recovering, so many people did kind things like give me rides and bring me meals. Even take out my trash and get my mail.
Hope you soon feel good as new.
Cancer has done me a favour,
things have worked out for the best.
After all the heavy labour,
it has taught me not to rest,
for stepping back to retire
means stepping back from my Lord’s will,
and though I’m hurt, and hurting, tire,
it will take a bit more to kill
the love of life of which I’m part,
the duties to which I am bound,
the flame that burns within my heart
which I have quite lately found
will not falter, will not fail,
fueled now by this stern travail.
You truly have found God’s favor. Be well. ❤️ G
I love that you are choosing to find positive moments in the midst of a challenging situation! Thank you for sharing with the FMF community!