Wednesday, April 8, 2020

morning. and more.



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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

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

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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 ..

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"art is that which helps you see
beauty in the mundane ...
let my life be a work of art."
{eric overby, senses}

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.. 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.

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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.

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"they broke bread in their homes
and ate together with glad and sincere hearts."
{acts 2:48}

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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..

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Thinking of you all..
Love,
Sherry

5 comments:

  1. I’m amen-ing every word. You have a beautiful gift of communication.

    It is a gift to care for the people in our homes, by serving them. I want to pass that a long to my kids.

    *HUG*

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  2. Great words all! Lunch looks yummy . . .

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  3. Beautiful, Sherry . . . your eye for beauty, your attention to detail, your simple food, your attitude of service. I leave here inspired this morning!! ❤

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  4. Such delight...the food, the company, being a blessing, and being blessed <3

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  5. Ohhhh...I do like that thought, but then there is only one...myself. Wonder how far this can be extended... ☺️

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