Wednesday, November 26, 2014

A Thanksgiving question: Who’s your cake baker? by Ginny Baird

When I reflect on this past year, I’m intrigued by something that touched me deeply. It was a Facebook post by fellow sweet romance writer Kristin Wallace, with whom I’d participated in the Sweet Christmas Kisses bundle. She’d shared her wonderful news about becoming a USA Today Bestselling Author, and several of her author friends had baked her a cake. Brought champagne, even. How very lovely.

Isn’t that the kind of connection we all long for? People who will support us in good times and in hard, and who will be there when we need them? What can be more special than sharing an achievement with that sort of person and having him or her celebrate right along with us?

I suppose we’ve all had our “cake bakers” throughout ours lives. Maybe yours was a parent or a sibling? Perhaps a certain teacher, or a mentor of another sort? One thing I’ve learned is that none of us needs a passel, as long as we’ve got one solid someone in our corner. Even if, during those toughest times, we had to rely on a higher power, or be a “cake baker” for ourselves.

When I think of being grateful this Thanksgiving, I’m mindful of the family and friends who’ve stood by me during every step of my journey. No doubt you’ve had your “cake bakers” too. What a fitting holiday to acknowledge these individuals and all that they’ve given us over time. May the candles on your cake burn brightly, this season and beyond!

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Ginny  Baird writes sweet romance and romantic comedies, often centering on holidays and those who’ve given up on finding true love. Her contribution to the Sweet Christmas Kisses bundle is Mistletoe in Maine, a story about a single mom who finds a new future in Maine. Find the USA Today bestselling box set Sweet Christmas Kisses: Fourteen Sweet Christmas Romances at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, Kobo and Google.


10 comments:

  1. What a wonderful post, Ginny! I think sometimes we forget about those who have encouraged, supported and cheered us on over the years. Often we forget to say thank you to whomever just for being there. Thank you for reminding us. Blessings to you and your family. Happy Thanksgiving.

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    1. Thank you, Katrina. Wishing you have a lovely holiday with your family as well!

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  2. Thank you for a lovely post, Ginny, and a great reminder to be thankful for those who lift us up when we need it most and celebrate our achievements. Happy, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

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  3. This is what's so wonderful about this holiday in particular. Without the hubbub of presents and other distractions, it's the perfect time to reflect and count our blessings. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family also!

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  4. Beautiful post, Ginny. I am blessed to have several "cake bakers." Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Happy Thanksgiving, Magdalena! May you and all your cake bakers have a blessed one. :)

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  5. Wonderful post, Ginny. "Cake bakers" is such an apt and lovely way to think of those special people who've been there for us. I'm grateful for each and every one. Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Thanks for your comments, Alicia. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  6. This made me stop and think. My husband is my cake baker. I'm blessed that he is so supportive and always cheers me on. Others in my family are indifferent, but I only need hubby to keep me going!

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    1. You bring up an important point, Helen. All we really need is one special someone who believes in us. Here's to your cake baker husband! Sounds like you're blessed to have him. Happy Thanksgiving!

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