A Piece of Cake

a piece of cake


The daylight called me out of slumber.  I crawled out of bed, wiped the sleep off my eyes, and squinted at the alarm clock.

I was running late.   Again.

The urgency crawled up into my stomach and lurched me into motion.  I spent the morning spinning — rushing to work on the turnpike, typing frantically on my computer, working magic with minimal resources to resolve major problems.

By 10 AM, I was already exhausted.

Lord, I could use a vacation, I thought.     

Just then, a knock at the door interrupted my thoughts.  There in the doorway stood my angelic co-worker.  She fluttered with wings of encouragement over to my desk and placed a box between me and my demanding to-do list.

As I savored a spoonful of chocolate cheesecake, she offered me an adorable napkin that read

Lyli Dunbar

How did she know that “cake” was my love language?  Her sweet gesture helped lift my spirits.   I am so thankful for her thoughtfulness.

Do not neglect to do good

and to share what you have,

for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

Hebrews 13:16, ESV

I am sharing “A Piece of Cake” and joining like-minded sisters at (in)courage, Words of Life Wednesdays, Tell His Story, A Little R and RTestimony Tuesday, Rich-Faith Rising, Sharing His Beauty, Playdates with God, and Unforced Rhythms.

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22 Comments

  1. Your love language is cake. So cute! It’s wonderful to be surrounded by thoughtful people. You are a blessed woman!

  2. I love your love language – I think cake is mine, too – or maybe ice cream – or just both! Wishing you a day where yo don’t need cake – but have it just for fun!

  3. great post. I love the phrase how urgency crawled up into your stomach. I knew exactly what you meant! so true. You are a fun writer too!

  4. what a sweet post. encouraging for those that wonder what they can do for another whose overwhelmed in the now, and for those who wait with hope it lifts the spirits knowing that a fellow friend has been shown that gracious gift of love and community. thanks for sharing so glad we’ve linked up together

  5. Haha! You’re my neighbor at Unforced Rhythms! I get to encourage you again by saying Happy Memorial Day! Have an awesome day miss Lyli! ❀️

  6. I’m here from Testimony Tuesday. Cake! What a wonderful blessing of encouragement! Makes me want to have a piece now. Thank you for sharing your heartwarming story. God gives us just what we need when we need it. Blessings!

  7. Oh, what an angel. It is so uplifting when someone notices you are struggling and offers a little pick-me-up. It’s the action and the thought behind it more than the cake. That’s why those of us with a love language of “gifts” feel truly blessed by those gestures.

  8. Lyli, it makes me smile to know that cake is your love language :). I’ve had a sweet tooth lately and this post piques my appetite. And what a blessing to have such a kind co-worker! A great many things CAN be resolved by kindness. For sure.

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