I really don't think we need an excuse to make brownies, but after reading this post, from Shell. I just think a sweet batch, were in order : )
The other day, I was in the kitchen, folding our table cloth. My daughter came in and gathered an end, to help me. As we began folding together, no words were needed. As we brought our corners together, our hands touched. It was beautiful, electric, kind and loving. I looked up at her, and she smiled. I can't tell you, how grateful I am to know this kind of love. Each one of these moments with my children, help me to understand what I have gone through (sadly) with my own mother. Each one of these moments, allow me to let go of the past; to not put too much, into the future... To know, all we have is now.
As we set the table, and placed a simple meal of, baked chicken and yams down. I watched them. I watched my small family, sit down to dinner, talk about their day, and look forward to these brownies, I put love and whispered prayers, into : ) It was a misty eyed, in the moment deal. And I couldn't be more grateful.
One love~
45 ladlefuls of love:
this was so touching....
I miss our family dinners every night and cherish the ones that happen infrequently...
even more so now :)
You a good mumma! Your island waves the flag- at cha big loven 'eart. Ya hear?
Call soon!
I have eaten so many times alone - this is the best part of moving home, making dinner for family.
Your post really touched me tonight, Christina. Have you ever read Seamus Heaney's poem (it's a modified sonnet) about folding sheets with his mother? If not, I think you would love it. Do a Google search for "Clearances 5" to find it. He describes the very thing you're talking about. Beautiful. xoxo
You are a such a sweet soul, Christina!
xox
Constance
Those simple family dinners are some of the best memories in life. Thank you for sharing one of yours. :D
I had dinner with my kids tonight, and I wish I had thought of the brownies whispered with love and prayers. Thank you for sharing your pure heart. If you were standing in front of me right now, I'd give you a huge hug because you just ooooooze love, warmth and home.
so beautiful and simple...these moments that are what fuels our hearts and souls. it is so beautiful that you are aware of them...and thank you for sharing this.
Aaaaaahhhhhhh.......
♥
S
Love it! And love you!!!
xo
now i want to make brownies!
this is wonderful - family dinners and touching moments make my heart sing!
I love to sit down with my family at dinner..it's a very sacred part of my day. I bet those brownies full of love were darn tasty!!!
Christina, very beautiful and very touching. You are so full of love and all things good. I am coming for some brownies! bIG hUG!
food tastes so much better in company. wonderful post, thank you for sharing the brownies with us
What a beautiful moment with your daughter! So, so special!
This blog was so beautiful. Family dinners do not seem like the norm anymore. We cherish ours. We learned a long time ago to just be grateful. Sounds like you learned this too.
Bless you all.
Debra
Family dinner's should be all about sitting together, sharing stories and love. It nice that effort is made to share a meal in this way considering we all lead busy lives these days.
I bet those brownies tasted good.
It is the simple, subtle moment that break the heart in a very beautiful way... I so agree! :o) loveliest post, Christina... And any time is a good time for brownies...mmm...hhhmmm... ((HUGS))
Sweet Christina, thank you for reminding me how to live in the moment.
You sound like you have a really beautiful family.
Love Renee xoxo
I love moments like these where the family is gathered around the table sharing their day with one another. It's those moments we cherish most. Those brownies look divine. Hope all is well. Have a great day.
You always touch on the Beauty of Life; children, soft peace, food celebrations...
this was so touching to read. you are wonderfully sensitive and i love coming here and feeling your peace.
Yes, noticing the small things in life is so important to our soul. Thanks for helping me notice.
...folding the clothes, setting the table, sharing the food...it's the small things that make a family...I miss these small things now that I am an "empty nester"...
Yummy looking brownies!
abounding love!
These are the moments we live for, no? These bits of sugar that make life so sweet...
:-)
(((hugs))),
love,
me
I just came across your blog, this post specifically. The post was so beautiful and I love those captured moment, through words or a lens or a memory. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to dig in and read the rest of this beautiful blog!!!
Okay, you are the Queen of reminding me of the "simple". Yes, the simplest is the most important ...
Love ya
xo
Kath
Every time I visit you I am filled with such peace. I love those moments with my daughter, so I know you were overjoyed.
Just when I think you cannot get any better, you post something like this. You have touched my heart today; thank you. Absolutely beautiful, dear friend!
Ah, I could just breathe in beautiful moments like that! Love it!
As I said today, there is NOTHING that makes me happier than seeing/being with my kids when they are happy.
Those brownies look so luscious. What recipe do you use (other than the wishing bit)?
no comment -just sweet feelings and smile
Thank you for sharing this. You've reminded me of a moment with my sister when I was folding a bed sheet, years ago... you brought it all back with your inspired words and put a serene smile on my face. Beautiful!
You always share such gorgeous photos of the amazing things you cook.
The photo of the brownie. I picked up calories just looking at it.
Reminds me of the song lyrics-- "These are the days-- the sweetest days we'll know."
So very touching .. you are so good at reminding me of the simple pleasure in life. :)
"Each one of these moments, allow me to let go of the past; to not put too much, into the future... To know, all we have is now."
Christina, your words touched me deep. Within the past four years my Dad and my brother have both passed on, I tried for a long time to hold onto those "moments" when my family was family...at the dinner table and those "moments" when no words were needed. I will always have those memories and cherish them always, but eventually I knew it was time, to let go, and realize nothing is promised and the now...ah the now...well, it's what makes life beautiful.
Thank you for all your words...
Heather K.
I'm happy my posting inspired you to make brownies full of love and prayers to your family. I don't have children yet...im working on it now. I had a challenging relationship with my father. So when you talk about with your mom, I do understand.
psst. i love you
this is ever so beautiful! i just became a mama for the second time and am so flooded with love these days - and with such gratitude at being a mama. i really resonated with your post. i hope to spend more time with your lovely blog. warmly, s
When we take time to stop, listen and feel the love, isn't it overwhelmingly joyous and happiness? To be grateful for the love we share means that we are opening ourselfs up to be available to more good than we could imagiine in our lives! Beautiful post!
For some reason today as I wrote my post, I thought of you!!! I thought of you as I wrote it!! I thought, I feel like Christina writing this... Really!
a blessing these are made with moments, aromas, laughter and tears,work...family dinners i love em
Hi Christina! This is such a sweet and lovely post...you really SEE things and express them so well...wonderful :)
Beautiful! Yes they felt and heard those whispered prayer and love. Your life shines from the love that you have in you and the all that you give. Please pass the brownies!
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