Sweet Partners on the Porch,
It's National Hot Tea Month! Let's sit out in the back this morning on the curly topped rod-iron chairs. We'll watch the birds fly to and fro from the nest in the cottonwood tree. We'll watch the sun uncover the mountains surrounding the valley and listen to the neighboring horses, chickens, and dogs wake up. The horses will make several circles in the arena, the chickens will get busy providing fresh eggs to satisfy the sign posted out front, and the dogs will bark through the fences at passer-bys.
Strains of Vivaldi will whisper through the back door and our tea cups will stay full until the chatter pauses. Let's laden the tea tray with buttered breads and jam, scones and fruit...and let's talk.
Let's use linen napkins, stiff with starch just to feel lady-like, and dress the table with a handful of wildflowers to celebrate our friendship. Let's sink deep into the details of the week and describe each moment with vigor as we encourage each other with sisterly love. You are a gift to me...
Then we'll not neglect that one needful thing,
"But one thing is needful:
and Mary hath chosen
that good part,
which shall not be
taken away from her."
Luke 10:42
We'll pray together. Sharing our burdens of mothering, schooling, working, and keeping our homes. The needs of each family member will drop from our mouths and God will listen with open ears.
Have a peaceful day,
Alis
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