Lunch Box Quotes - The Cognitive Warrior Project

According to the internet, there are three phases of recovery from surgery: Immediate Recovery Period, Intermediate Phase, and Convalescent / Restoration Phase. I believe the father-in-law is likely still in the Immediate Recovery Period, which focuses on rest, protection, pain management, and swelling. I think he has stayed in this phase a little longer than the doctors would like. There have been some ups and downs, but yesterday ended on a positive note. Today, we pray for continued steps forward, strength, positivity, and endurance. It is going to be a longer road than anyone would like to walk, but the destination is worth it. Love you, stay strong, and stay in the fight.

As a reminder, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids’ lunches every day. Number 1 gets a text, but 2-4 get a handwritten napkin.

Visual credits to: @CowboyGospeler @TracesofTexas @StrongMinded101 @DurhamWASP

Quotes:

1. “I never put beans in my chili.” – Sam Houston. Hot enough “to make a man vote for secession twice.” – Someone (recipe in first comment)

2. “Don’t beg for space in anyone’s life. Those who value you make room without being asked.” – Steve Jobs (maybe)

3. “If people treat you like an option, leave them like a choice.” – Unknown

4. “I have found that it is the small everyday deed of ordinary folks that keeps the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

Bonus Quote: “Anybody can love the mountains, but it takes a soul to love the prairie.” – Willa Cather

Sources:

Anybody can love the mountains but it’s takes a soul to love the prairie.
⏤Willa Cather pic.twitter.com/nU1SMidQft

— Cowboy Gospeler (@CowboyGospeler) December 2, 2025

To celebrate Sam Houston’s crossing the Red River and entering Texas for the first time 193 years ago today, I’m making chili. Naturally, I’m using Sam’s recipe. pic.twitter.com/c9yCiMaDIe

— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) December 2, 2025

2. pic.twitter.com/nF5lYSUlkM

— Strong Minded (@StrongMinded101) November 28, 2025

“I have found that it is the small everyday deed of ordinary folks that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.”

J.R.R. Tolkien pic.twitter.com/xpUapFs2iy

— Mark W. (@DurhamWASP) December 2, 2025

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