As the eve of a hectic work day pulls the shade of night down over the day, I am blissfully distracted from the bewilderment of the myriad of events that unfolded to create that hectic day. I am fortunate to be able to cast those disquieting moments aside and dwell on the touching moment from the previous night.
Making cakes is a process I enjoy immensely. It truly allows me to lose myself in the creative process and pour my heart into something I love. I create with the purpose of wanting to make the occasion that much more special by making a simple birthday cake into a much more personal experience. Very rarely do I get a glimpse through the eyes of the intended recipient but on Saturday night I was able to see the joy from the other side.
I was the one holding the cake as the birthday song began. I was the one to present the cake to a very surprised birthday girl. And I was the one who most appreciated the tears of joy that welled in the corners of her eyes. It was a truly touching moment for me.
Her reaction made every ounce of my effort worthwhile. Her heartfelt emotion made every tedious detail on that cake worth each extra moment I took to make them as close to perfect as I could get them. It may be just a Scrabble cake to some but to her it was the first personalized cake she had ever had and I was moved to tears to be the person that created that memory for her.
That one moment will play over and over in my head as I am laboriously working into the evening hours on my next cake project. And when my wrists are tired from kneading fondant and my hand is beginning to shake with exhaustion when I am trying to pipe the last details on a cake, I will remember the look on her face and summon that next wind to keep going.
Life is about counting the memories and not the calories.
Your cake is nothing short of a artful masterpiece! You are truly a beautiful soul to have been able to take such joy in someone else’s happiness! Can I ask what lead you to this path in your life? G-uno
Thank you very much. That is very sweet of you to say! I started making cakes when I lived with a man and his three kids. They loved their themed birthday cakes so much, I just kept going. 🙂
Most welcome! What a great story as well. Would love to see more of your creations. G-uno
I will be uploading my website soon. I’ll make sure I send you the link! 🙂
A very special moment for me thanks to you Sue! A wonderful memory for me too! Keep up the talented worK,! You have a gift!
Thank you very much. 🙂