banana nut bread

Banana Nut Bread To The Rescue

@CarolDM (203454)

Nashville, Tennessee

November 20, 2022 4:28pm CST

While out giving the birds fresh water this morning, I saw my neighbor out in his yard. Went over and talked a minute. He lost his sister from New York yesterday. He said he would not attend the funeral. He was just in NY a few months ago for his brother's funeral. Thankfully last month he saw his sister in Memphis at a wedding. Her granddaughter was married. She was able to attend. In a wheelchair and many health issues. But she was there. The entire family have those memories and photos to hold onto. I could tell he was sad. She was in her late 80's. Hard to lose your siblings, no matter the age. I came home and baked a loaf of banana nut bread. Just took it over to him. He was so happy. I hope it helped in some small way. Had to use pecans this time instead of walnuts. Cannot find walnuts lately, at least at an affordable price. Crazy prices due to inflation. Hoping things get better soon. Photo is mine.

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@Juliaacv (48437)

• Canada

20 Nov 22

I am sorry for his loss. He is quite a remarkable man to not give up and to continue when it must get lonely at times outliving his family. My hubs asked me last week when I was going to make your banana bread, I should buy some bananas first.

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@Juliaacv (48437)

• Canada

20 Nov 22

@CarolDM Yes, chills here too, I am speechless.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Nov 22

Thank you. Even though he knew it would be soon, I could see the pain in his face. He has really been through a lot. How sweet, "my" banana bread. Makes me smile.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Nov 22

@Juliaacv I have chills reading this again. I know you told me about your conversation. It just means so much to hear it again. You truly are a friend to me, never forget that. Oh dear, chills again, but in a different way for your Grandpa. Reminds me of a Vince Gill song called, "Never Knew Lonely".

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@snowy22315 (169965)

• United States

21 Nov 22

You made his day better, and that is something we should all try to do when we get the opportunity.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

Thank you, I hope so, he has had a rough time.

@LadyDuck (458091)

• Switzerland

21 Nov 22

I am so sorry for your neighbor, his brother first and now his sister. He is a strong man, it's hard to lose your siblings. Your delicious banana bread surely helped him to feel a bit better.

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@LadyDuck (458091)

• Switzerland

22 Nov 22

@CarolDM I am sure he was, he is having a hard time.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

Thank you, he seemed happy to get the bread.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Nov 22

@LadyDuck He was having a bad time and has endured so much in his 80 years.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306225)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

21 Nov 22

I'm so sorry about the loss of your neighbor's sister. I'm glad he appreciated the banana bread.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306225)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

21 Nov 22

@CarolDM I'm glad he was.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

@just4him Thanks again. I do what I can.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

Thanks, he seemed to be very happy to see the bread.

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@Deepizzaguy (94528)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

20 Nov 22

Sorry to learn that your neighbor lost his sister yesterday.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Nov 22

You are very kind. Thank you so much.

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@Deepizzaguy (94528)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

21 Nov 22

@CarolDM You are welcome since I know what your neighbor is going through.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

@Deepizzaguy We should all try to help others when we can.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

21 Nov 22

It's so sad to lose family members, I hope he will turn to you to talk about his loss.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

21 Nov 22

@CarolDM That's good that he has family.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

He usually does here and there. When he lost his wife, my friend, he didn’t talk much to me. His sons were closer to him.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

@RubyHawk Yes he has a close family.

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@Tampa_girl7 (48956)

• United States

21 Nov 22

I’m sure that he appreciated the bread.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

He seemed to be happy for a moment.

@wolfgirl569 (95185)

• Marion, Ohio

21 Nov 22

So sorry. They passed close together.

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@wolfgirl569 (95185)

• Marion, Ohio

21 Nov 22

@CarolDM Food always seems to help.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

It is so sad to see him upset. All I knew to do was bake something. HIs daughter called thanking me. I guess it helped, since he called her and told her.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

@wolfgirl569 His face lit up with a smile when he saw the bread.

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@Marilynda1225 (79730)

• United States

21 Nov 22

That was such a sweet gesture making banana bread for you neighbor. It's sad to lose anyone but for him to lose a brother and sister in such a short amount of time is heartbreaking.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

It was all I knew to do for him. He seemed really happy and called his daughter. That made me happy. He has been through so much.

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@Marilynda1225 (79730)

• United States

21 Nov 22

@CarolDM a simple act of kindness can mean so much Carol and I'm sure your neighbor appreciates the banana bread. You certainly have a big heart

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

@Marilynda1225 You are so right. I don't know of many others that would be what I did I suppose. Thank you for that reminder.

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@cacay1 (83223)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

21 Nov 22

Prices are getting crazier every week here. It's suffocating prices. Your banana nut bread looks so tasty.

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@cacay1 (83223)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

22 Nov 22

@CarolDM let's hope. Life is so hard this time m

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Nov 22

@cacay1 Yes, he has had a rough few years.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

It is happening all over the world. We can only hope for better times. Thank you.

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@JESSY3236 (18923)

• United States

22 Nov 22

wow. That's sad. That sweet for you to do that.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Nov 22

Thanks, he is a special friend. His wife was too, he lost her a few years ago to cancer.

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@Ronrybs (17849)

• London, England

21 Nov 22

I like banana and pecan bread, I am sure it made his day!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

Pecan bread sounds good. He smiled like he was happy.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (15742)

• Raurkela, India

21 Nov 22

That sounds really good. Hope your neighbour gets over his grief soon.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (15742)

• Raurkela, India

22 Nov 22

@CarolDM That's nice. Enjoy the bread.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

Yes it is a favorite for all of us. He enjoys it too. Thank you.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

22 Nov 22

@aninditasen I hope he enjoyed the bread. I am sure he did.

@LindaOHio (156157)

• United States

21 Nov 22

I'm sorry to hear about your neighbor's loss. It was kind of you to bake him a loaf of banana bread. Acts of kindness help soften the blow of losing a loved one.

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@LindaOHio (156157)

• United States

21 Nov 22

@CarolDM I'm sure it did.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

@LindaOHio His daughter said it made his day. He called her.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

Thank you. I was sad for him. I hope the bread helped him a little bit.

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@celticeagle (159023)

• Boise, Idaho

21 Nov 22

How nice of you. This is how neighbors should be.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

Thank you.

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@allknowing (130066)

• India

21 Nov 22

Your neighbour is lucky that he has you as his neighbour.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

I think we are both blessed to know each other. He has been through so much. His daughter calls me often to thank me. No thanks needed but it is a nice gesture.

@GreatMartin (23677)

• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

21 Nov 22

To me one of the worst things is losing those close to you!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

You know I agree with you.

@JudyEv (325758)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Nov 22

The thought that you cared enough to make him a cake would mean as much if not more, than the cake itself. That was a really kind thing to do.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

How sweet of you to say. I actually did it without a second thought. He is a great friend and has been through so much. He still keeps a smile always.

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@magallon (19280)

• Philippines

21 Nov 22

I Love that banana bread in the picture looks delicious. I am sorry for your neighbor's loss.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

Thank you so much.

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@Beestring (13320)

• Hong Kong

21 Nov 22

I'm sorry to learn that your neighbor lost his sister. You're so kind.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 Nov 22

Thanks so very much. He is a good friend and neighbor.

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