I made my first peach pie several years ago. It's crust was approximately 1/2 inch thick, maybe more. Yup. My mom was here helping me. All I had was this dinky little rolling pin that was about 6 inches long and was kind of like rolling out pie crust with a glass cup. Other mothers would have run out and bought me a decent rolling pin. My mom, being plenty cheapskate just like me, just went with it and smiled about it. She probably also said "Geesh." My mom was always saying "Geesh."
Since then, I've learned a few things about making pie. Since then, my mother has suffered from a brain tumor and this past weekend she passed away.
Life is short, my friends.
Make ugly (or not) homemade cakes for your children.
Roll out pie crusts with your daughter's crazily insufficient kitchen tools.
Have dinner together, especially on Sunday nights. And don't worry too much if a can of mushroom soup went into it.
It'll give you something to smile about when the need for smiling comes around.
It'll give you pictures to laugh at and memories to sigh at.
It'll give you life that can't be got back once it's gone.
Oh, Jeanie. I'm sorry.
ReplyDeleteAmen my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteHi there..I found your blog recently while I was looking for peach milk recipes on Google...and boy, am I glad I across this blog! My husband and I have recently moved to a new country, so I need recipes that would be easy on the wallet but enjoyable as well, because we just LOVE food, Hubby and I. I absolutely love several of the recipes I've been through here, specially the brownies. I will definitely be trying them out soon.
ReplyDeleteAnd I absolutely loved the last few lines you wrote about life being short in this post!
I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing! Please except mine and everyone from the Secret Recipe Clubs condolences. May she RIP.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. I'd say we are all blessed by your mother through you. I'm a working dad with three toddlers and a work-from-home wife with severe health issues. I *had* to learn how to cook on a tight budget, and this blog is my go-to source. Y'all are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your condolences and your sweet sweet words.
ReplyDeleteOh my God, I am so so sorry! I don't know how I somehow skimmed through the first few lines and absolutely did not notice the part where you mentioned the passing of your mother. I am profusely sorry for my insensitive and untimely general comment on your blog. And I am more sorry for your loss. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
ReplyDeleteDon't even worry. It wasn't insensitive at all. You complimented me and were very kind. There's nothing better than that.
DeleteIt's true, life is so very short and no matter how much you loved and appreciated the one who is gone, it seems it was never enough. My Mom passed away the 22nd of September last year, so I know exactly how your loss feels. I still miss her. So you take the sweet memories with you and keep her in your heart and share those memories with others who also loved her.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and yours. I am so sorry for your great loss.
Vicki
I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing your mom is very difficult, but the memories - like Peach Pie - gets richer with time. Many hugs and prayers for you and all of your family.
ReplyDeleteMy mama went home to heaven this past january, and while everyone's loss is different, I can understand the loss and grief you are feeling. I wish I had words to tell you about the road ahead, buy there aren't many that convey meaning are there? Remember her: cry when you need to, laugh when you can, and know that her spirit is with you always. And keep making those pie crusts with that crazy little rolling pin...it will always make you feel like she is right there with you every time you roll out a crust! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteJackie
So sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteYou forgot to add that she requested her 40-year-old rolling pin go to you! So now you will not have to use that little rolling pin, or buy a new one :)
ReplyDeleteI did forget that. I forgot it on purpose:). I've actually pitched my little one and bought a big one a couple years ago. I thought about keeping Mom's rolling pin for sentimental reasons. And then I thought about my utensil drawer and decided not to.
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