Tonight I stood at the stove browning ground turkey and stirring diced tomatoes, chili beans and spices. Tears began to flood my eyes and then fell to the stove top.
I miss my little gram.
She taught me to make chili and as the leaves turn colors I think of all the years that I called her b/c I'd lost the recipe to her chili.
I can't call anymore.
In a way that is okay, because it is in my heart. In another way, it hurts, because if i called, she wouldn't pick up the phone.
I love you little gram and really miss you tonight. Halloween is here and I'll not get a "boo" card in the mail. Last year was the first and it was difficult, this year it is harder. I don't know why, but it is.
I miss you,
boo
I also baked Katie Cookies tonight. They are really yummy, warm and soft from the oven or cool and more brittle the next day w/ strong, black coffee. Either way, you should make some. Here's how ~
Butter Cookies (i call them katie butter cookies, b/c my friend katie gave me the recipe)
1 1/2 sticks of butter - 1 C sugar -- CREAM
ADD 1 egg & 1/2 tsp vanilla OR almond (i use 1 tsp) -- MIX
ADD ALL DRY INGREDIENTS:
2 C flour - 1/2 tsp bkng powder - 1/2 tsp salt
ROLL into a log, WRAP in saran wrap and REFRIG 4 hours
after chilled, SLICE into 1/4 inch thick slices, TOP w/ coarse sugar -- BAKE @ 375 for 8 - 12 min.
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4 comments:
oh bec' - I miss my momma too. I made chili this week and tonight, I found myself rushing past the g section in my phone book because it so clearly says, "grandma oh, the circle of life marches on.
love to you from bode'
Katie who??? I'm getting ready for dcookies on a stiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiddd
I made chili on Friday and it made me miss my dad too. I posted a blog about that the other day. AND I made pies yesterday, which always makes me miss my Grandma Shirlye. So I understand...
I think it's part of the seasons changing.
Becca!! I've been thinking about you guys lately, wondering how you've been doing. Sounds and looks like you're doing well.
I too miss my gram, and often think, Oh - I'll just ask granny about this, or get her advice on that. Death of our loved ones leaves an absence, but makes us realize more fully their presence too.
By the way - You've inspired me to make some chili...and I'll serve it on your old kitchen Table, bc Tim and I have it from Chantell!!
Lots of love from Lincoln.
Oh Bec,
I too have been in tears a few times recently. As I get closer to finishing the condo it hurts to know someone else might be living there soon. This weekend I was really down because it is the time of year I would pick Mom up and take her for a drive to look at the fall colors and changing leaves. Sometimes we would get ice cream and go to a park to eat it and just spend time together getting some fresh air. I can't believe how hard it still is. My weekends are still empty in comparison. :-(
We miss you guys.
Love from KC
Deb n Jim
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