We built an in-law suite onto our house and my parents have moved in. My wife Karen is getting her Master's degree from Kent State so she is in class on Monday and Thursday nights. Last night my Mom invited me over for dinner, so I walked through the door that joins our house to their suite and sat down for dinner. My Mom laid out pork chops, pinto beans (the kind you soak all day not the ones out of a can. she is old school), and homemade corn bread. I think every family has a signiture meal growing up. This was ours. There was something really wonderful about getting a taste of childhood again. Our conversation was different than it was 40 years ago but with each mouthful I was being transported to a time when I was a child. Forty years ago I hardly noticed that my parents took care of me. They didn't make a big deal about it. Now, it may be my turn. I hope I am as gracious so they hardly even notice when the day comes that I take care of them. We haven't made that change yet. I am still going over to their house to eat pork chops, beans and cornbread. So today I am grateful. I am grateful for the pattern they set for me and I am grateful for the signiture meal I still get to eat from my mother's hand.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
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Wow, that is my kind of meal! Next time, ask your Mom if I can join you! My Mom is here helping with the kids, since I'm pursuing a PhD, working full time and my husband is traveling this week. It is truly a blessing to have her. My Dad passed away 6 years ago and I can't tell you how many times I've reflected on all he did for me and how much I miss him. Who would have thought? Just took for granted that he'd always be here. We have to love them while they are here and let them know it! Parents are very special. Enjoy them! And especially the good home cooked meals. I know I'm enjoying coming home and smelling food cooking in the kitchen and clothes washed, among all the other things she's doing. (As well as going through my drawers and telling me she "threw" things away!) ; - ) Gotta love em!
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