Appreciation with a Loaf of Bread Project
Thomas
The bread meant so much to me.
Not only was it super delicious,
it filled me and gave me strength
to do some of the things
I had intended to do with my day.
So, I have been thinking about Appreciation with a Loaf of Bread project since you first emailed me about it. I want to preface by saying that in many regards this has been a very painful year in regards to personal relationships and self-love (not to mention graduating into the pandemic).
The day you dropped off the bread, I had all of these plans to go for a morning jog and apply for jobs. Unfortunately, I was dealing with some pretty debilitating anxiety and stayed in my bed half of the day. I wasn’t sure when the last time I had eaten (because when I am stressed I can forget to eat). The bread meant so much to me. Not only was it super delicious, it filled me and gave me strength to do some of the things I had intended to do with my day. I shared the other half of the loaf with my neighbor on Thanksgiving. She absolutely loved it!
I did snap a picture on the day I received the bread but I am truly embarrassed how this took me so long to submit. I should have messaged you right away! Reflecting on things, I am reminded of when Jesus fed the multitude with bread and fish. Not only was this miraculous and fed a lot of people….the majority of the people did not say "thank you" and there's no evidence any of them actually followed Jesus after the miracle. They were hungry, Jesus made them food, and they ate. I used to judge them pretty harshly. But now, I see myself in them. I like to think of myself as a grateful person and I strive to follow through with my commitments. In many ways, this project has reminded me of the miracles all around us, the gift of friendship, and also the importance of nourishing our bodies and souls.