Very few times I get serious when I write. Today is one of those days.
My Grandmother made the best Chocolate cake ever! One of my most vivid memories I have over and over of my Grandmother is in her kitchen. Her sitting me up on the kitchen cabinet and cooking. She could clean a batter bowl like no one I have ever seen. There was rarely a drop to lick. I can close my eyes and rush back to that moment. Everyone has those memories that make you smile and miss someone dearly in the same moment. Well I have only attempted to make her famous cake once before. Just never thought it would be the same. The past two weeks I have made it twice. The kids and Cody have gladly participated on my attempts. So for two weeks I have thought nonstop about Maude (my grandmother) and my Maude and how to pass down those memories and talk about them with my children. I have always wanted that thing that you bake and everyone knows it is yours. Strange I know but I guess that comes from to many pot lucks at church. You know a perfect comfort food. Cody said last night I had nailed it this week and it was perfect. What a supportive husband. The chocolate cake would be and hopefully will be my thing.
And every time I make it I am sure I will drift away into her arms for a moment on the kitchen counter...
Years have gone by and I think I still miss her as much as I did almost 20 years ago.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing what a strong impact she had on our lives.
What an amazingly strong woman!
Your right I needed a tissue. What a wonderful tribute and memory
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I am sure your cake is made with the same love hers was.
Love you,
MOM
I seem to recall you making/decorating a cake for your grandmother,Maude, when she was ill and it was her birthday. She'd be just as proud now as I'm sure she was then. She was a special lady.
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My Grandma cleans the bowl clean too...I always asked for her to leave some to lick! Happy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteI remember my great grandmother who lived next door to Maude always called her Mrs. Bow. She called all her neighbors Mrs. ____, even though she had known them for 50+ years.
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