Today, I went to a birthday party for my friend's daughter. I picked up a gift for the girl and another for her parents. I got the mother a cute little garden stone that read "What our children see in the world depends on what we show them." Later, I found out her daughter is blind. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I went to my son's friend's birthday party and felt really proud of giving a great gift. It just so happened that I regifted the same gift that his friend's mother gave to my son the month before, because I forgot to check the name on the bag. It looked like she was about to faint. FML
Today, it was my daughter's birthday. I didn't know I had a daughter. FML
Today, I was at my class's band concert. Before the curtain was raised, I helped haul the piano to a different spot so a girl who would've had to stand behind it could be seen. I said, "There, now your mom can see you play!" She responded with, "My mom's blind." FML
Today, my sisters and I were throwing my mom a birthday party. Since I'm not good at baking, I ordered her a really nice and expensive cake. As my daughter and I were headed out the door, she told me she had added some sprinkles to make it pretty. It was the silica beads from a package. FML
Today, it was my mom's birthday. I decided to get her a Willow Tree statue of a woman fairy holding a heart. After dinner, I presented my gift. My mother asked me how much it was. I replied, $30. She threw me a dirty look, shoved the present in my direction, and told me to return it. FML
Today, I received an angry phone call from a friend whose birthday party I missed last night. Yesterday, I gave birth to my son. She claims that I ruined her party and demands I still bring her a birthday gift. FML
Today, I found out my best friend was having a birthday party and I wasn't invited, so I asked her why. She replied, "What birthday party?" It was a surprise birthday party. FML
Today, for my mom's birthday, I couldn't figure out what to get her, so I just took some of her jewelry, wrapped it up, and re-gifted it. She recognized it instantly. FML
Today, I gave my friend what I thought was the perfect birthday gift, a personalized mug with her favourite quote. When she opened it, she looked confused so I explained. Then she said, "I’ve never ever said that." I realized I'd printed a quote from a completely different friend. I awkwardly told her, “Well, now you have something new to say!" FML
Today, my mom lit a candle in our living room, telling the family how much she loved it. She then went on the tell us that my dad got it for her and it must have been some cheap candle. I bought the candle as a gift for her on her birthday. FML
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Top comments
amirn86 0
I'm assuming that you didn't know her well enough to know she had a blind daughter... that plus the fact that the message is clearly figurative should get you off the hook loll just don't make a big scene about it with her and you should be fine :)
moosing 0
Personally, I find the phrase to be even more relevant when the daughter is blind.
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Comments (65)
zombiepeanut 0
I wouldn't worry too much about it. It was a nice gesture and I would guess that most parents in a situation like that would understand, especially if it's not something they advertised (which by you not knowing it sounds like they didn't). I think at this point it's a fact of life for them, and I highly doubt they were insulted.
whiteylasvegas 0
The word "see" in that saying does not refer to eyesight.
commonsense 0
What 35 said. this is metaphorical and inspirational. if you think she sees nothing, then its offensive, but if you "see" that theres more to seeing than sight, this message is inspirational and takes on a different meaning
Jaymal 0
lack of communication between u and ur friend?
Ggirl02 0
That's a really odd saying to put on a stone.
greedy_dead_soul 0
There are so many of these goddamn FMLs that have to do with not knowing the person who they're buying these grand gifts and shit for.
summer66_fml 0
shouldnt u have known ur friends daughter was blind??
mld_fml 0
Why are people so touchy about using the word "see" around/about a blind person. There are more than one way to see.
lifesucks33_fml 0
you know, i think that the sign is a great gift to have in the house with the blind daughter. It has a special meaning and it fits really well.
spitfire921 0
Niiiiiice! hahahaha im sorry your heart was in a good place thought. my sympathies friend