morning. and more.

*

with tuna sandwiches and greens a'plenty

on the menu today, bread requires 

prep, rise, and bake. 

waiting the required two hours

for rising then i'll form and bake.

i'm using my great grandmother's

bread bowl this morning.

a bit of nostalgia

brings a smile

&

many sweet memories

of a most precious lady.

my mother's grandmother.

in the meantime - breakfast for me.

there's a bit of cottage cheese

and a second cup of liquid life..

with my bible open to psalm 5

and prayer lifted heavenward

.          .

"listen to my heart, Lord - the words I don't say"

.          .

the bookmark is an oft-used item..

braided string with a knotted button.

my daughter made this years ago.

how precious to be reminded

of her every morning

as I read the Word.

and pray.

for her.

.. so missed ..

.. loved ..

*

.          .

*

"art is that which helps you see

beauty in the mundane ...

let my life be a work of art."

{eric overby, senses}

.          .

.. beauty in the mundane ..

as such, perhaps we should strive to view

the day to day tasks as we are currently

confined to our homes, as beauty.

today...

 I have a kitchen to clean due to baking and prepping,

in addition, I have laundry to wash, dry, fold.

in so doing, I have the opportunity

to not grumble over the task at hand,

but truly see to the needs, 

in a tangible way, for another person.

taking time to fold with care

all the while offering quiet gratitude.

i'm purposing toward that goal this day.

with much for which to be thankful.

.          .

with tuna sandwiches as today's meal,

i'll prep that in just a bit, covering and placing

the bowl in the fridge to chill and the

flavors to blend. simple and unassuming

ingredients :: mayonnaise, brown mustard,

pepper, parsley, sweet pickle relish, 

red onion, and of course tuna. 

…..  salad:

napa cabbage and sweet gem romaine for the greens,

along with a piling of matchstick carrots, chopped egg,

rough cut pistachios, and a tomato slice on top.

such a simple choice of meal really

but prepared with care and plated with thoughtfulness

makes for what could be considered, a feast!

it really doesn't matter if your home consists

of one, two, seven, or more .. on a daily basis.

prepare your meal with consideration,

and plate it with beauty!

when you set a place around the table,

you invite others to nourishment

that feeds more than appetites ...

it feeds souls.

*

"they broke bread in their homes

and ate together with glad and sincere hearts."

{acts 2:48}

*

a practical thought to think:

since when does our concept

of hospitality begin with inviting

others into our home?

why does it not begin with those

who live in our personal dwelling?

perhaps take time to think on this

and put actions in place to remedy

a present situation..

*

Thinking of you all..

Love,

Sherry