overwhelmed, and sad. Midterms were coming very soon. I went to my mailbox
after lunch and saw the magic card that said there was a box waiting for me in
the mailroom. When I got back to my room, I immediately opened the box to find
fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, a new hoodie, and a card signed by everyone
back home. I felt this overwhelming sense of relief. I knew people were thinking
of me. Proud of me. Loved me.
box of cookies, but honestly, nothing says love like someone taking the time to
make something especially for you. Whether it be your favorite meal, a birthday
cake, or a batch of cookies, you cannot deny that a smile immediately spreads across your face.
Director of Communications of Christ the King College Prep in Chicago. This is
a school that serves students who come from some of the most crime ridden areas of Chicago. Many of the students will be the first to graduate high school and
attend college.
cherry and dark chocolate cookie I had made. She must have liked it because she then asked if I
would be willing to share a cookie recipe once a month with an organization she had recently started for the alumni of Christ the King called
Smart Cookies. After hearing what Smart Cookies was about, I, of course, agreed to help in any way I could. So, once a month I will be sharing a cookie recipe with you, and with with the bakers of Smart Cookies.
After dropping off her own daughter at college, Mary Beth couldn’t help but think of the recent graduates of Christ the King who would be leaving for college soon. She knew these new students wouldn’t be having as easy of a time outfitting their new dorm rooms, let alone receive any care packages. Then, she had the most amazing idea. Mary Beth decided to get together a group of Moms to start baking cookies and sending them off to all the kids who have graduated from Christ the King. She is organizing Moms (dads, grandmas, grandpas or anyone who loves to bake) to literally send off some home made love in a box to give these kids a little bit of encouragement. A little taste of home. A little way to say, WE ARE PROUD OF YOU.
Next time you are baking cookies, you might want to consider doubling up that recipe and sending them off to some kids that need a little extra love. Isn’t that why we bake?
For more information on how you can help with the SMART COOKIES organization, contact Mary Beth at: marybethsammons@aol.com or go to www.smart-cookies.org
