Out!

On the morning the boys found something sweet from Saint Nicholas in their wellies, I discovered a wrapped present in the mailbox. From the saint as well? It had my name on it and my heart started beating a little faster. Someone anonymous dearly surprised me: the present contained a.o. some vouchers for Bagels & Beans (my favorite local lunch spot where the best decaf cappuccino is served). No roses were raised, but actual coffees ánd right for grabs.

When Kenji put on Little Brother's coat, he started to weep like crazy: his papa hadn't helped him since late September. By late November this simple gesture made quite an impression. The four of us went out again! It was only a walk around the block, to the Bagels & Beans to pick up some (free) bagels for lunch. Maybe the boys noticed that Kenji was not able to walk any further, but that didn't matter. We had a family outing, regardless the duration or distance.

I turned the kitchen into a bagel making station and everybody got to place their order. With immense gratification I prepared four plates and felt once more so blessed by the support of strangers. When Kenji's doctor called to check up on him, he could truthfully tell him that he already had his walk in the sun. Today two white paper bags with sesame and sun-dried tomato bagels made all the difference.