Feb. 27, 2006
family fellowship
sundays are a two-load dishwasher day and i'm thankful for it. it's a blessing that my extended family want to gather at my house after sunday worship. we had missed two sundays due to sickness then weather so i was eager to get back into our sunday routines.
my whole life we spent sundays at my grandparent's house. my papaw had the coffee brewing as we trickled into their house one by one after service. mamaw was always at the stove, finishing up the vegetables and heating up the dishes. my aunts helped her and my cousins and i set the plates and napkins on the round oak table.
we ate where we could find a place. the men gathered around the table and the women sat in the living room, balancing plates on our laps.
at my house, things haven't changed all that much. i have a small round breakfast table, a large rectangular homeschool, i mean, dining table and the living room catches the left-overs.
so, my dishwasher is happily humming once more tonight, a reminder of God's blessings on our family.
Comments
Feb. 27, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Sweetie
what wonderful memories you have, and you are giving to your children by being able to gather with family regularly! :hugs:
Feb. 27, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Dell
What a lovely post, and an reminder to us to be grateful for God's rich provision! You turn the hum of the dishwasher into a poetic and appropriate reminder! Thank you!
I tried to answer your question about the blog header on my blog. I *hope* it helps, but I'm not a pro at this, lol!
Feb. 27, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Dell
I also wanted to add that I love the picture at the top of your blog (although small), and it goes beautifully with the template colors!
Feb. 27, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by eyecorn
What a sweet and thoughtful post. This is the way life should be! Thanks for letting us have a moment of warmth and family togetherness with your family.
