tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post698420595931509714..comments2023-12-30T23:31:57.228-05:00Comments on Calm Energy: A Special Moment with Mom ~ A Royal Harvest!Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11196112590905903539noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-30640729707180061572010-04-14T00:38:58.557-04:002010-04-14T00:38:58.557-04:00This is a great story, and I love the way that sim...This is a great story, and I love the way that simple things can connect us even across vast spans of years or miles.<br /><br />I've been obsessed about plate sizes of late, having caught an NPR story about the steady increase in diameter (correlated with American waistlines) from the late 19th c. to date.EcoRoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294159049375690786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-29973683141244663992010-04-10T10:22:21.874-04:002010-04-10T10:22:21.874-04:00What a wonderful and joyous find for you -- and a ...What a wonderful and joyous find for you -- and a wonderful and joyous story to share!Ridgely (Grandma J @ Dear Angelene)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17687293400057760523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-39143149221346339272010-04-09T21:55:54.399-04:002010-04-09T21:55:54.399-04:00How wonderful to find the dishes that bring back s...How wonderful to find the dishes that bring back such wonderful memories.Mid-Atlantic Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04783201134348135008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-49242732986923688082010-04-09T20:26:22.547-04:002010-04-09T20:26:22.547-04:00What serendipity. I think those dishes found you! ...What serendipity. I think those dishes found you! that happens sometimes when something is "meant to be." -- Jane F.Atticmaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564678805878671105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-89278190183298189642010-04-09T13:09:09.427-04:002010-04-09T13:09:09.427-04:00I saw your title on Tablescape Thursday and had to...I saw your title on Tablescape Thursday and had to come see the dishes! They are just lovely! What a wonderful history they have. I also love anything that has been in the family. Just makes everything more meaningful!Anita Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10745164844001794566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-34468504377638959392010-04-08T14:29:52.628-04:002010-04-08T14:29:52.628-04:00Darling i read this post with misty eyes and a hea...Darling i read this post with misty eyes and a heart full of love for you. I wish I could reach into my screen and hug you. Lovely lovely story and gorgeous plates. I love the part when you said it was like getting a hug from your mum. And now, it is not misty eyes, I am crying. Thank you for sharing this sweet story with us and luv enjoy your new beautiful dishes in good health.<br /><br />Love & Hugs<br />DuchessDuchess of Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369048590824656652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-5523043396834688112010-04-08T12:20:45.764-04:002010-04-08T12:20:45.764-04:00Maria, isn't it a great feeling to walk into a...Maria, isn't it a great feeling to walk into a thrift store and find something that is so familiar? I really like that wheat pattern, very pretty dishes...your mother is smiling down on you.Marigenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313503976938859618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-89062346447995904372010-04-08T12:14:28.102-04:002010-04-08T12:14:28.102-04:00What a wonderful story! And your mother's dis...What a wonderful story! And your mother's dishes are simply gorgeous -- so elegant yet approachable. I'm glad you were able to finish out the set via ebay!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979113683683598684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-63325985241703031662010-04-08T10:33:55.965-04:002010-04-08T10:33:55.965-04:00Great story at any price! Loved your table!Great story at any price! Loved your table!Sharon Hayniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038920962289437701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-71291995045130213492010-04-08T08:18:08.142-04:002010-04-08T08:18:08.142-04:00Awesome story! I'm so glad you stopped at the ...Awesome story! I'm so glad you stopped at the thrift store and it brought back such memories!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-43310209700151438182010-04-08T06:08:37.724-04:002010-04-08T06:08:37.724-04:00Very nice, enjoy the plates and memories!Very nice, enjoy the plates and memories!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420480574010238475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-53701301693730416572010-04-08T05:16:07.688-04:002010-04-08T05:16:07.688-04:00What a wonderful gift! I love family stories and I...What a wonderful gift! I love family stories and I love dishes- this was the best!<br />xoxo PattieAllie and Pattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05759469483147007422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-57583717085585364572010-04-07T21:43:55.265-04:002010-04-07T21:43:55.265-04:00A very sweet story of something that was meant to ...A very sweet story of something that was meant to be! I could feel the joy it gave you, Maria!Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-75098801093152147492010-04-07T21:36:43.765-04:002010-04-07T21:36:43.765-04:00Oh, Maria, this is such a great story. I had an a...Oh, Maria, this is such a great story. I had an awesome thing such as this happen to me this past week with a new internet friend--it was crazy but one of those things that you knew God had to orchestrate.<br /><br />Today at the place where I volunteer on Wednesdays, two others shared "impossible" stories that had happened to them this past week. <br /><br />And the dishes are beautiful, as was your mom.<br /><br />Love, D.Elizabeth Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542875304766145898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-8550991967448316882010-04-07T19:30:28.417-04:002010-04-07T19:30:28.417-04:00How wonderful, Maria! I think these dishes will ma...How wonderful, Maria! I think these dishes will make as many happy memories in your home as the memories you already have of your Mother, cooking and caring for your Family. I'm so glad you found them!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-27089484089781182182010-04-07T19:13:04.373-04:002010-04-07T19:13:04.373-04:00I know this happens...little miracles...Mom is alw...I know this happens...little miracles...Mom is always watching over us...why wouldn't she...thats her job! Love her dishes..so glad you have them now. Come say hi :DJulie Harwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05246850029056713294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-27064166070059362862010-04-07T16:56:54.235-04:002010-04-07T16:56:54.235-04:00Oh my, such a sweet story.
Accidence doesn't...Oh my, such a sweet story. <br /><br />Accidence doesn't exist... <br /><br />Enjoy and cherish your treasures, sweet Maria!<br /><br />I love your blossom of the day, that blue sky... how we craved Spring, didn't we? <br /><br />Have a happy day! xoxo~*~ saskia ~*~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13118924143848205179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-16655823088464009582010-04-07T15:24:19.271-04:002010-04-07T15:24:19.271-04:00I have a thing for dishes. I know many women who ...I have a thing for dishes. I know many women who do. I have several sets that belonged to my grandmother and some great finds that I have collected at thrift stores over the years. It's fun to imagine the tea parties and family occasions through the years that these pieces have been a part of. Thanks for sharing such a great story. I know it's an extra thrill to find them for a steal!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070838031035620909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-65440915877313509382010-04-07T14:33:39.943-04:002010-04-07T14:33:39.943-04:00Such a precious story Maria. I love it that the F...Such a precious story Maria. I love it that the Father loves us in such a lavish way. He takes the time to drop these special surprises into our lives. <br />I am so delighted you found those dishes.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937532276250199445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-53136100140770497222010-04-07T14:21:00.864-04:002010-04-07T14:21:00.864-04:00loved this story, thank you Maria !loved this story, thank you Maria !BALLET NEWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092798152281062087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-17929896201380084672010-04-07T12:43:49.083-04:002010-04-07T12:43:49.083-04:00These are the stories I love...That is so special....These are the stories I love...That is so special...I can just imagine the big hug you received. <br />That's why right now on my Playlist is the song, "I can Only Imagine."<br />It's the Mom song, shared at my mom's funeral 10 years ago..and my sister and I need that hug every day..Hug those memories. Cherish them.<br />I will be blogging about our tulip adventure..Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309206778329712547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-9004037659920550262010-04-07T12:38:52.693-04:002010-04-07T12:38:52.693-04:00I think the set was meant to be yours. What a grea...I think the set was meant to be yours. What a great story and what pretty dishes.Sevenbeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17408190872701308055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-89326274315164459162010-04-07T11:50:44.568-04:002010-04-07T11:50:44.568-04:00Hi Cassandra!
Oh yes, this too I thought~
For me...Hi Cassandra! <br />Oh yes, this too I thought~ <br />For me, it was a heavenly moment - well orchestrated by the Master ~<br />- and with a mother's touch ♥Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196112590905903539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-50004910233442973412010-04-07T11:32:51.684-04:002010-04-07T11:32:51.684-04:00Is it possible that your heavenly father just scoo...Is it possible that your heavenly father just scooped you up in his arms, laughing and delighting over you and giving you a surprise gift just because, just because he's so glad he made you and you love him and you've worked hard to be diligent and faithful? Is it possible that he loves you and knew what this would mean to you, how it would give you a hug? <br /><br />Oh yes.Cassandra Frearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564236561567663914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132096056708838052.post-32260415485456947432010-04-07T09:34:37.105-04:002010-04-07T09:34:37.105-04:00Thanks Diana, We will always be close to our mothe...Thanks Diana, We will always be close to our mothers ♥Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196112590905903539noreply@blogger.com