It was raining before the day arrived. The dawn came gradually without any fanfare. The mockingbird did not proclaim the morning, either. For me, however the day arrives, it is a sacred time.
Mama and Daddy are not coming to Sunday dinner, so now I am having Sunday supper instead. I still intend to make the bread pudding with a generous amount of apples. Rain gives me an excuse to spend as much time as I want in the kitchen-and especially since I worked in the yard yesterday.
Sunday Afternoon
By mid afternoon, I had been to the grocery and had a pot of soup simmering. I try to keep some sort of soup on hand, in winter. Kyle relies on this ritual heavily for his lunch box, during the week. I decided on “Jo Dees’ barbecued chicken” for supper, as it takes such a long while to cook, and therefore, not likely to happen on weekdays.
The sunlight was so delicate, that lamps burned like cheerful beacons in windows, all day. A steady rain was falling-without any malice. When rain falls straight down, it usually stays a while, and today was proof of that. I love rain, and so does my friend, Rae, so I always think of her on such days.
The rain did not hinder my housework-in fact it may have helped, as I did not feel the least bit inclined to go out. I decided conditions were quite favorable for a thorough cleaning. While cleaning the shelf that held the cookbooks, I found a hand written recipe from my aunt Carolyn. She ended the instructions with “Try this, it is good.” My eyes stung and burned, reading the faded paper written by the hand of a loved one, passed. When I moved to the den, there were several “treasure boxes” in a cabinet. They are pretty boxes in floral patterns. Their contents are mostly photographs and cards from years gone by. The smallest box held the only possession I have from my maternal grandmother-her gold watch. Grandmama died when I was ten years old. It was the first heartbreak I had ever known. She loved me enough in those ten years to last a lifetime. Later, as I was going through the hateful box of bills, I realised it was the 28th-Today was my aunt Josies’ birthday. Aunt Josie passed the year I moved to the rabbit patch.
It felt like they were each saying “I love you”, as I found each souvenir. Love is a mighty force . It is almost startling to comprehend the endurance of love. Oddly, I did not succumb to a sense of melancholy. Though my heart felt a pang each time I discovered a relic, my gladness for having had each of them in my life, far out weighed the sorrow, I felt. Their contribution to my life, is still evident today. Surely, I was born with a “silver spoon”, I thought later, as I was peeling apples.
When Kyle came in, supper was about ready . I never have to call Kyle twice for supper. He loves home cooked food and neither he nor Christian never fail to thank me.
Night arrived early. Tomorrow is Monday, and that changes everything. I did not turn in early, but when I finally did-it was still raining.
Rabbit…What a lovely day you had. I enjoy rainy days also and we have had a day or two lately and more coming. Maybe even some more of that white stuff…at least my mother thinks so, but she gets confused often on the weather.
I do need to question you about a couple of things but will email. Soon…don’t lose sleep over it..I am kinda slow these days. lol
Thank you-it was a lovely day and I will take every one I can get! We had flurries today but mostly cold wind! I will look forward to your email! xoxoxMichele
You wrote of rain, and I found it snowing outside my window. I firmly believe snow should fall in the daytime, and rain can sneak around at night. I enjoyed reading of the relics you found and what they meant to you.
I would like to see rain in our part of town. Your Sunday is lovely and Kyle and Christian are lucky to have your homemade dinner. Thank you for sharing, Michele!
Hi Michelle. Thank you for inviting us into your home and thoughts again with that sweet post. How about a recipe for JoDee’s BBQ chicken and your bread pudding? 😊 Love you… ❤
Those momentos we find, they’re precious aren’t they and so very special. I found a hand written letter from my mum the other week when I was back home and it brought tears. But then I wiped them and considered how abundantly blessed I’ve been. This is a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing.
what a treasure to find. Hand written letters. It saddens me to think, that they may be a thing the next generation may miss out on. thank you dear! love Michele
Sounds like my rainy day, though I didn’t accomplish any housework. I lost my Grandpa at 10 – among the greatest losses, like you said… enough love for a lifetime. Even my Dad was talking about his Dad on our phone call this weekend. Seems like we’re all remembering the old ones. I’d sure like to have the bread pudding recipe! love, debra
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather. Death is so hard for the ones left. The recipe is in the rabbitpatch kitchen section-scroll down on the left. It is so good and easy!
Thanks Michele – I found the recipe on the kitchen page. (FYI – The About page is saying “page not found” 😦 for some reason.) I’ll have to give the recipe a try. 🙂 love, Debra
I loved the way you said your grandmother loved you enough in ten years to last a lifetime. We may lose a loved on, but we never really lose their love.
I made a chocolate and blueberries bread pudding on the weekend a young couple who visited us. I would love try adding apples however my youngest is allergic to apples. another beautiful post. I lost my grandmother at ten too, “She loved me enough in those ten years to last a lifetime” couldn’t have said any better. just simply beautiful
awwh-she and I do think of one another in rain and snow. We have been friends almost thirty years! I have several very long time old friends. thank you sweet friend-love Michele
I love the soft and lovely way you describe your day’s, there is always a line that makes me grateful for my life as it is. Today it was, Though my heart felt a pang each time I discovered a relic, my gladness for having had each of them in my life, far outweighed the sorrow, I felt. Their contribution to my life is still evident today. A profound and loving thought. That is what life is all about. To be remembered with love. Thank you for sharing, Michele. Hugs.
you are right-it is the love that we leave, that matters-did we love to our fullest-what do we leave to remember? I was left a fortune. thank you love Michele
I love how you live, Michele, and how you view that life: Rain that falls without malice, relics of loved ones that cause gratitude that you had them more than sorrow and nary a touch of guilt, and sons that you raised who express gratitude. You are both blessed and a blessing.
Loved reading about your mementos Michele. You are so right…those faded recipes, the watches from grandmas, wire rimmed glasses from great grandpas are such treasures.
oh Goodness yes! I have a huge chest of reminders of those I left-things only valuable, because they belonged to someone I loved. thank you for taking time to comment-I KNOW you have been busy! love Michele
Rabbit…What a lovely day you had. I enjoy rainy days also and we have had a day or two lately and more coming. Maybe even some more of that white stuff…at least my mother thinks so, but she gets confused often on the weather.
I do need to question you about a couple of things but will email. Soon…don’t lose sleep over it..I am kinda slow these days. lol
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Thank you-it was a lovely day and I will take every one I can get! We had flurries today but mostly cold wind! I will look forward to your email! xoxoxMichele
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Delightful description of your day! I enjoyed every word, especially the parts about remembering family members. So lovely. Thank you. 🙂💛
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thank you-there was a lot of memories that day! love Michele
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Sounds like a wonderful day full of love.
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It was a wonderful day-thank you love Michele
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I imagine your bread pudding must be amazing.
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It was wonderful and such a simple thing to make-plus I had apples that needed to be eaten and old bread!
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You wrote of rain, and I found it snowing outside my window. I firmly believe snow should fall in the daytime, and rain can sneak around at night. I enjoyed reading of the relics you found and what they meant to you.
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I agree-I ought not to complain, but snow is so seldom here and BOTH times it fell at night!
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I would like to see rain in our part of town. Your Sunday is lovely and Kyle and Christian are lucky to have your homemade dinner. Thank you for sharing, Michele!
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Hi Michelle. Thank you for inviting us into your home and thoughts again with that sweet post. How about a recipe for JoDee’s BBQ chicken and your bread pudding? 😊 Love you… ❤
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hey there! Both recipes are in the the rabbit kitchen page. Just scroll down and see the left side-both are so good! Is this cousin Wendy?
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Those momentos we find, they’re precious aren’t they and so very special. I found a hand written letter from my mum the other week when I was back home and it brought tears. But then I wiped them and considered how abundantly blessed I’ve been. This is a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing.
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what a treasure to find. Hand written letters. It saddens me to think, that they may be a thing the next generation may miss out on. thank you dear! love Michele
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❤ Each word of your post is a blessing
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thank you sweet friend. love Michele
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Rain gives us time to stop and be. Lovely post!!
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thank you Cathy. I love rain, for that reason.
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Sounds like my rainy day, though I didn’t accomplish any housework. I lost my Grandpa at 10 – among the greatest losses, like you said… enough love for a lifetime. Even my Dad was talking about his Dad on our phone call this weekend. Seems like we’re all remembering the old ones. I’d sure like to have the bread pudding recipe! love, debra
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I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather. Death is so hard for the ones left. The recipe is in the rabbitpatch kitchen section-scroll down on the left. It is so good and easy!
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It’s hard to lose someone when you’re a child. Amazing how many memories he left behind. Sorry for your loss too. I’ll dig for the recipe! :))
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hey-I moved it to the header on the About page too-it may be easier to find there
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Thanks Michele – I found the recipe on the kitchen page. (FYI – The About page is saying “page not found” 😦 for some reason.) I’ll have to give the recipe a try. 🙂 love, Debra
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thank you-I am checking that out now!! enjoy the dessert.
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I loved the way you said your grandmother loved you enough in ten years to last a lifetime. We may lose a loved on, but we never really lose their love.
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Love remains-isn;t that amazing? thank you. xoxo Michele
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A beautiful, perfect day, filled with and surrounded by love.
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I made a chocolate and blueberries bread pudding on the weekend a young couple who visited us. I would love try adding apples however my youngest is allergic to apples. another beautiful post. I lost my grandmother at ten too, “She loved me enough in those ten years to last a lifetime” couldn’t have said any better. just simply beautiful
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chocolate and blueberries sound wonderful! I will try that! thnk you-love Michele
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This was so beautiful and touched me. The paragraph about rain and it helping you remember your friend….swoon. ❤ Amy
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awwh-she and I do think of one another in rain and snow. We have been friends almost thirty years! I have several very long time old friends. thank you sweet friend-love Michele
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I love the soft and lovely way you describe your day’s, there is always a line that makes me grateful for my life as it is. Today it was, Though my heart felt a pang each time I discovered a relic, my gladness for having had each of them in my life, far outweighed the sorrow, I felt. Their contribution to my life is still evident today. A profound and loving thought. That is what life is all about. To be remembered with love. Thank you for sharing, Michele. Hugs.
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you are right-it is the love that we leave, that matters-did we love to our fullest-what do we leave to remember? I was left a fortune. thank you love Michele
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I love how you live, Michele, and how you view that life: Rain that falls without malice, relics of loved ones that cause gratitude that you had them more than sorrow and nary a touch of guilt, and sons that you raised who express gratitude. You are both blessed and a blessing.
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Thank you dear-I am so blessed. I bet you and I are kindred-for your words act like such a sweet balm for me-and I am very much your fan!
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Loved reading about your mementos Michele. You are so right…those faded recipes, the watches from grandmas, wire rimmed glasses from great grandpas are such treasures.
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oh Goodness yes! I have a huge chest of reminders of those I left-things only valuable, because they belonged to someone I loved. thank you for taking time to comment-I KNOW you have been busy! love Michele
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Slowly getting back to normal over here.
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“She loved me enough in those ten years to last a lifetime.”
The Holy Grail of every grandparent.
Seek peace,
Paz
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yes so true-and isnt it amazing, the mightiness of love? thank you always, my friend
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Trinket boxes filled with souvenirs are very special things… You’ve underscored that importance perfectly! 👋🏼😃
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You should see it now! thank you Mike=and I pray for France. love Michele
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Thank you Michele – prayer makes the difference. Happy Easter to you there on the Rabbit Patch! ❤️
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