A really sweet lady at church asked me to do a 50th anniversary cake for a reception for her MIL & FIL. She said that just a sheet cake will be fine. Just needs to feed 150 people. In the course of our conversation, she told me that this couple had no money when they got married because they put all their funds into building a little home to move into. At the last minute before their wedding, someone just couldn't bear the thought that they didn't have a cake so they went to a bakery and the only thing available was a birthday cake. They scraped off the Happy Birthday and carried it to the wedding. That broke my heart so I decided to make the cake they never had. They were so surprised. It was worth every minute I put into it when they stood there with tears in their eyes!

Lisa[/i]

That was so sweet of you! Beautiful cake!

Mirjana

What a wonderful story and a beautiful cake. You should feel very proud of that cake. Their appreciation would mean more then any price you could have charged. You're tops in my book!

What goes around comes around and you will be rewarded for such a wonderful act of kindness. The cake is beautiful. Are the sides stamped or piped. It is hard to tell. Thanks for doing such a beautiful thing for a deserving couple.

That was sooo nice of you! That story brought a little tear to my eye. Love your cake!

That is a beautiful cake absolutely lovely of you do do that for them...I know you gave them something that they will never forget...amazing cake...amazing gift..

What a beautiful story and a beautiful cake!!!! Thank you for sharing!

Thanks to you all for your compliments. Alamo Sweets, they were piped on with a #3 tip. A lady at the local cake decorating store gave me some tips on how to make neat scroll work so I dove in!

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A big and well-deserved hug!! I did the same for my Grandparents, but you had no vested interest in this couple and did it anyway... you are a shining example of what can happen when you let kindness lead the way! Not to mention that the cake is stunning!! Way to go!!

That cake is SO beautiful!! You are a wonderful person for doing that for them and i'm sure they'll never forget the cake, or you!

I'll be glad to share the tip. Maybe you all know this already, but was a lightening bolt to me!! She said to cut a strip of light cardboard (such as a file folder) and roll one end half way around the handle of a wooden spoon. Turn around and roll the other end the opposite way. Lightly pull it apart. Press lightly into icing to form a light outline and just pipe over it. You can form all kinds of curly q's and such. How awesome and how frugal Huh??

Lisa

Your story is sad and happy at the same time! It brought a tear or two to my eyes also!
I love the kindness on this site

Wow. What a sweet and thoughtful thing to do. That cake is amazing and I'm sure they will carry that memory with them always. Beautiful.

Wow, what a sweet story. You are a wonderful person for doing that for them and the cake is GORGEOUS. I'm sure this will be a wonderful memory for them for the cake they never had. Well done!

LisaMae, the world would be a better place if there were more random acts of kindness like yours! I'm sure they (and their family) will never forget your kindness and generosity!!

Your cake is so beautiful as is the story. That is really incredible! I know this is something they will remember always. Bravo to you!

It's nice to know that there are wonderful people out there like you. What an amazingly gorgeous cake! You must have made their day!!!!!

The cake matches the story. What I mean is... I was touched by the couple & their determination to start out with nothing & here they are 50 years later. Your determination to give them what they didn't have. Ok, I just thought I was emotional before reading this. Who is hiding my puffs?

What a heartwarming story! Kudos to you.

Your cake is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!.. Your HEART is more so!! How wonderful of you to give this couple such a gift. I know your generosity will come back to you in many ways.

You just made my day with this story.

It takes a kind and generous heart to do that for someone you didn't even know. That kindness will come back to you many fold. The cake is beautiful.....it's like it knows that it is something VERY special.

What a kind heart you have. The cake is beautiful. A real gift of love.

aww..that gave me a little goosebumps..so very sweet of you, and what an amazing cake!

the cake is as beautiful as you are as a person for making it so special for them.

What a wonderful thing to do . It made me cry. The cake is beautiful !


SugarFairy

WOW!!!! Goosebumps up and down reading your story! You are so kind and your cake is more than gorgeous! God Bless you and your family for your act of kindness! I am so glad that there are people like you in this big cruel world of ours and you shed some light in the goodness of people!

Hello

Such a touching story; & you have a big heart.
doesn't it feel great to make a difference!
The cake is stunning & thank you for sharing the tip too.

ciao

Beautiful story, beautiful cake, beautiful baker!