my spirit and yours: I Corinthians 16:17a and 18a
Who do you think of when you think of someone that refreshs your spirit when they come to your home? Among the top of our list, would be Helene Bleecker and her daughter Deb. Periodically Deb, who lives in Denver, Colorado, comes to Michigan to visit with her Mom for several days. During that time we have a chance to have them over for a meal.. Deb usually whips out one of her famous, to die for, desserts. My favorite had been the Bumbleberry Pie, but the Fallen Chocolate Cake with cherry sauce ala mode Friday night was a close runner up.In addition to the dessert this time, she brought a hoary pumpkin as a hostess gift. Being the great artist that she is, she was attracted to the pumpkin when she saw it and knew that we would appreciate the uniqueness.
Deb's Hoary Pumpkin
It's always fun to have a meal together but more than that, we have the best fellowship around the table that a person could ever ask for. With the French heritage in mind, it is nothing for us to be at the table with refreshing conversation for three hours or more. Old pictures of the French family gone by, a book in the making, recipes shared, and tales told make for a very wonderfully, full evening.
Adding to the time together, we have the most interesting French heritage. You see when Helene's father, who was French and brother to Paul's dad, passed away and Paul's mother passed away, Paul's dad married Helene's mother, who was French, making Helene a step sister to Paul, who already were first cousins on Paul's father's side of the family. We have great fun trying to explain it to those who would be interested. We'll save the cousin story for the next time.
When Helene and Deb left our home this past Friday night, we had truly been refreshed by their spirit. We'll look forward to the next time, but I'm sure there will not be another hoary pumpkin or will there be, Deb?
Blessings and Encouragement,
Paul, Gail, Patsy, and Penny
P.S. By the way, Helene, be careful not to sit in the brown chair the next time. That belongs to Patsy and Penny.
Helene in Patsy and Penny's chair
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