I stepped out into the coolness of the November morning to start the car and defog the windows, preparing to take Jack to school. Daylight had yet to appear. As we drove the many miles, the sky lightened, and we could see the mist hanging out just above the grass. We usually listen to a story together on our drive, adding commentary, exchanging a knowing glance or a shocked expression as the twists and turns unfold. I relish this time with Jack. I know that all too soon he will be preparing to leave the nest, like his sisters before him. On the drive back, I pull my rosary from my purse and pray. By this time, the sun is just about to appear, making the sky a beautiful orange-pink on the horizon. I am pondering much as I pray, for the path I am on is once again rocky and uncertain. Such is life, whether we have faith or not. Faith makes it bearable. For the most part, the road home is a straight shot and I can see the ribbon of road laid out before me, narrowing in the distance. The
Cute! I've seen door tables on the web as do-it-yourself extra seating space for large gatherings. Old doors are wonderful. I buy them at yard sales and thrift stores and admire them in old buildings... I once pulled over to inquire about a great door I saw from the road, only to find it was still attached to the building. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love that story!
DeleteYay!!!!! Did you do this story just for me? Love the table....love it, and I love the story with it! Thanks Jenny!
ReplyDeleteWhy yes, I did!
Deletegreat story about a special table. My table was my great grandma's and I'm hanging on to it! sometimes things just talk to your heart, don't they??
ReplyDeletei love your table, and all the things it holds: your knitting, your books, your food, your people. a special place.
ReplyDeleteLove! Isn't it so nice having a special piece of furniture with a story tied to it? I remind myself of this when I'm tempted to go buy meaningless junk. I wait so that I can find something special once we are done moving.
ReplyDeletePienso hacer un comedor de puerta madera cedro y las patas las pienso hacer de pochote
ReplyDeleteHi, wondering what is the size of the door?
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