Yesterday it was my plant and the memories it evoked. And my sister's odd experiences in Chicago. Today it was a smile from my mother-in-law. I've said it before....I lucked out in the mother-in-law department. Dave's mom was the best and she and I had a long and happy connection. She had a great sense of humor as evidenced by one silly Christmas gift from about 15 years ago. It was a spoon rest for the top of my stove made by a potter in New England.
A whimsical little piece and I smiled when I unwrapped it. But then my jaw dropped as mom explained that the potter uses road kill to create the designs. This was a little flattened frog found along the side of the street...pressed into the clay and now dancing with a cane in its hand. I love this little piece of kitchen decor and it is right on my stove and it reminds me of Dave's mom whenever I rest a spoon on the frog.
Today I took Fenway along the lakefront for our usual mid-morning do-your-business walk. Fenway stopped to sniff something very interesting along the sidewalk. I don't know what made me look down when I did but right at my feet was a "message".
I feel a bit sorry for the poor flattened thing.....but it did make me smile and remember and think to myself that this was another mother telling me we're all going to be OK. Once again....I appreciate the encouragement and I'll cherish the nudge.
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