Sweet Smiles!

I recently received an email from our local family violence shelter.  They had an urgent need for children's clothing and were asking for help.  I was able to respond to their request with a large bag of clothes, toys and books for a two year old girl.  While I was at the safe house dropping off the bag, I was hit with an overwhelming desire to give a  more.  So, I spoke with the director and I volunteered to make beautiful birthday cakes for the children.  He was most appreciative and accepting of my offer.  I hope that my cake will help make a child's birthday a little sweeter during their time of hardship.

Many of you know the story of how and why I started decorating cakes.  I feel that I was truly blessed to find my passion and talent while helping another in their time of need.  I will save the whole story for another post.

Another Sweet Smile
This past summer I had the privilege of getting to know a great woman who is a travelling RN.  Around Christmas she received an emergency request from our local hospital to come to Sitka, AK for a month.  So, she packed her bags, left her family and flew to Alaska.  She had to work over the holidays and knew almost no one.  So, I decided to bake her a cake and deliver it to the hospital on Christmas eve!  She was so surprised!  Madeline and Olivia joined me and learned a lesson about making others happy!

Here is a picture of Kyla, Madeline and Olivia:

The cake was three layers.  Two were red Velvet and the center was a white chocolate cake.  All covered in cream cheese frosting. 

"I cried when you brought that cake to me at work. You are truly amazing. Your heart is bigger than all the frosting in the world.
Thank You! Everyone at SCH loved it!"

Kyla

In the last few months I have realized that cakes make people smile! I will continue to make cakes for people throughout my community.  If I can make someone feel happy for a minute then it is worth it.  I never in my life dreamed that I would get so much joy from one sweet smile.

Bake something sweet and give it to someone who least expects it!  Help me spread sweet smiles!

Amanda