I heard once that a little bit of kindness goes a long way. Some people may think, wow your neighbor brought you some chocolate sauce big deal! Here's the deal...she was in her 80's. I had a very sweet and kind Grandmother in her 80's that could have probably made some killer chocolate sauce. The trouble is that Grams just didn't like to leave the kitchen table. The world was one big scary place and it was much easier to sit at the table and look at it go by from the big window in the kitchen. I thought of how sweet it was that this lady, who has trouble walking, made her way over through tree roots, long grass, my darn cat who protects me by rubbing on stranger's legs. (I suppose he thinks if he makes them feel uncomfortable enough with his advances they will just leave.) She didn't though, she climbed all the brick steps to my front door. What a sweet lady and yes a little kindness has gone a long way.
I have used the sauce for bribery every evening. We have gotten homework done on time, cleaned our plates and cleared our dishes. All for chocolate sauce. After the kids go to bed I sit on the couch and warm a little up in a bowl. It is delicious and helps me think about something good, really good for a few minutes. I don't think about how much I miss my sister, my niece and my nephew. I don't think about my sweet friend who is watching her 4 month old's heart slowly fail. I don't think about how hard it is to start all over. Yes there is so many positive things about change and new experiences but gardens do not grow instantly. They need some rain and will experience a few storms and have unwelcome weedy friends. This post is not very sunshine-y. It's my storm cloud this week. Today I'm thankful for chocolate sauce, the courage and strength in people that inspire me and I'm thankful for my children...warts and all. I will kiss them good night with a renewed gratitude and determination to be the kindness I see all around me.
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| homemade chocolate sauce from Ruby |
2 comments:
That is so sweet! I saw the photo on Instagram and almost asked what it was. My first guess was hot fudge, so I was pretty close! Starting over is not easy, is it? It's awfully lonely sometimes for me, but I'm burying myself in paint right now and it helps pass the time and make things beautiful.
Hang in there! And my heart goes out to your friend. So terribly sad. :(
Kari, I miss you my sweet and kind friend. I pray that God blesses you with many more Grandma Chocolates. They are out there and once you immerse yourself in your new routine I hope you see only the beautiful flowers that are growing through the weeds. I have no doubt you will develop some great relationships out there. And yes, it will rain but just pop up your bright orange umbrella and keep going.
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