One day last week I decided to have a banana with my breakfast. Since our fruitbowl had only really big ones, I cut one in half, and put the dirty knife by the sink to be washed. Then I sat down at the table to enjoy my yogurt and toast and coffee along with my half-banana.
When I was well into the meal, Martha (our wonderful housegirl) spoke to me.
"Madam," she said. It wasn't a question. It was a statement.
I turned to answer her. She was standing by the kitchen drawers, the top one (the knife drawer) open. In her hand was a half-banana.
"Madam," she spoke again, this time with a bit of a twinkle.
"Oh no, Martha!" I sputtered. "Was that in the drawer?"
She sparkled and twinkled and giggled a bit. "Yes, Madam."
I think I'm getting old.
7 comments:
No, you are getting old! Although I can't recall doing exactly that, I've done some pretty strange things in my short life! I really enjoyed the last post Mrs. Jean! I can't wait till the day that I am able to come to Africa! It's gonna be so awesome! Thanks for all the encouragement!
Last weekend I drove the 45 miles to Carthage to visit my mom. Then I realized I hadn't blown out my candles. I called a friend, made her bundle up her sick son. drive to my house, find the hidden key, break in,- all to blow out my candles.
She called me on my cell from my house.
My candles weren't burning.
I had indeed blown them out.
You likely have no idea who I am...but this is Melanie (Williams) Miles who knew you all in Brussels with my folks Ken & Dixie & brother Cedric, then briefly in Louisiana.
I am now married to a wonderful man, Dean, and have 4 amazing children (ages 3 to 11) so far. I was googling for info on a Mission of Mercy project in Madonsa to find out how resonable it would be to volunteer for 2 weeks or so, since we sponsor a child from there. Each of our kids sponsor a child, but this one really pulls on our spirit to visit. (Others are in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Jordan.)
When I found you all are THERE, I about jumped out of the seat! Do you have a need for a family to do any work there? It may take a year or two to raise the funds - I'm guessing we'll need at least $3000 per person to stay for 2 weeks with airfare for 4 (we have frequent milage for 2, I think). We're planning to ask for cash for Christmas from family and the kids have volunteered their birthday and Christmas gifts for the trip.
Any suggestions as to whether we should try to come or not? If it's unsafe for children, we'll obviously reconsider. You can check out our family photos at mileshousephotos.com BTW - we homeschool, so any time would work for us to visit. Are there better times than others?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Love in Christ,
Melanie
Just realized I didn't give you our email!
It is mileshouse at hotmail dot com
Didn't put a link as I've heard that's too easy to spam.
Looking forward to hearing from you all!
Melanie
Jamie, 66 isn't young. but then in my heart i'm still 17. Africa is waiting for you.
Christy, it was a right thing to do, to double check the candles. However, if you tend towards this kind of action, i'd suggest that you reconsider lighting the candles in the first place... :-)
Melanie, Africa trip is very do-able! I'll put you in touch with our son Danny and his wife Vicki. They will help you get the ball rolling on your trip!
How exciting to hear from you...please greet your wonderful parents for us.
J
No, I agree that's not getting old. This thirtysomething year old wakes up many a morning to find a gallon of warm milk sitting with the cups & glasses.
Gered...wow. if you are doing these funny things already, either you are going to be REALLY weird when you are an old geezer, or you are working too hard now. :-)
Blessings!
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