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At the Kitchen Sink

by Rita Macdonald

Just a short story that I hope my sons always remember………..

the sink

Uncle Al and Aunt Jean never had a dish washer.  We stood at the sink after dinners washing dishes in hot water, taking turns drying them and putting them away.  “The hotter the water, the faster they dry,” said cousin Scott – and I so often remember him saying that……

But while drying the dessert dishes after devouring an entire lemon meringue pie (Aunt Jean’s is THEE best) – Uncle Al said something to me that I have NEVER forgotten, will not soon forget, and pray my kids never forget either.

“Rita, some of the most meaningful conversations you will ever have with your family, will be at the kitchen sink while washing and drying dishes.”

The other night as I jumped in to start washing dishes after my very first dinner at my son and his bride’s new home, Rory said to me, “Mum, please – Just visit.  You don’t have to do our dishes.”

But I wanted to.  I really, really did want to.   Because I remember what Uncle Al said – and over the years, he turned out to be soooo right.   So, I will ALWAYS jump in to start washing dishes, and I will ALWAYS look forward to conversations with my sons and Holly there.

Golly, Uncle Al.  I’m missing ya’ tonight.

lemon pie

 

 

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Rita Louise MacDonald

I am a very imperfect follower of Jesus. Much of my journey in learning to follow Christ – as a single mother and now as an empty nester – has taken place at my kitchen table. I invite you to pull up a chair, enjoy the stories, maybe even collect a recipe or two!

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