Among the many wonderful expressions of love is the gift of food. One of our precious family member's brought chicken and dumplings for Easter Sunday lunch. As I have tried to sum up the experience of Monday night's visitation in my head, I keep thinking of chicken and dumplings.
Both sets of our grandmothers (and mother) often made chicken and dumplings. Think about your memories of this food if you are fortunate enough to have grown up with it. Chicken and dumplings is warm, it's nourishing, it's comforting, it makes you tired and sleepy and ready for a Sunday afternoon nap, it is love.
As we all gazed at the numbers of people who so graciously waited to express thier sympathies and mourn with us, I am sure it was pretty obvious that we were overwhelmed and worn.
Yet somehow, after waiting a couple of days to really reflect on it, I was able to come to this conclusion; every single one of you brought us warmth, nourishment, made us tired and sleepy and ready for a nap (we ALL slept well Monday night-much needed), and you brought us LOVE.
On behalf of the Mike Watson, Jr Family...
THANKS FOR THE CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
Love,
Rhonda
Well said Rhonda...Jeannie
ReplyDeleteJust want to tell you all again that it was so good to be there with you all. Thanks too to your friends and family that offered us love and encouragement in the midst of their own grief from losing Mike. Praying, Marylu
ReplyDeleteRhonda, you write beautifully! Faith in God and love of friends and family is what carries us through times like this. You all continue to be in my prayers and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteIt has been almost a year since we lost my Daddy - there are days that still cripple Mom and I, and then there are days when we feel "okay." Others who have lost loved ones before us assure that time does indeed prove itself to be a balm. I'm sure you all are surrounded by love right now - let that sustain you until you find your footing.
With love,
Beth Whitehead
That is such a beatiful thought. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you! Renee
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that you're in our daily thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your wonderful testimony and example when going through a very tragic time in your lives. Knowing and having a personal relationship with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ is what makes our valleys in life bearable, because without Him we could not do it alone. I want to share a verse of scripture with you and your family that has helped me through the valleys and difficult times in my life. Phillipians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Take care and God be with you today and always.
ReplyDeleteStill with you.
ReplyDeleteLove, A-Rhon.