Saturday, October 30, 2010

Day 30 - a dream for the future

Day 30 - a dream for the future 


The wind chimes blow gently. The fall air makes our house feel special on an ordinary weekend. "Git out from underfoot," I scold the dog as the big pot of paella stews on the stovetop. My children are home for the weekend. I hit the back of my son's hand as he picks scallops out of the pot. "You ruin it by opening the pot. You know that." They both laugh at me and pretend to be afraid of me. 

Sam pours me a glass of wine as they chop veggies for me. I cook and add spices and little details that remind them of home. They tell me stories--wild, insane stories of university and their friends. The laughter with the aroma of sofrito fills our kitchen. Sam keeps coming behind me to smooch the back of my neck and put his arms around me. He buries his face in my hair. I know what he is thinking. Our children are happy. We have done good. 

I will stop, as they tease each other, close my eyes and say a prayer of thanks for my amazing fortune. A candle will flicker our sideboard, next to a pillar or small stones and a small black jizo. It is still a prayer of thanks when I notice the candle. Still a prayer of infinite gratitude.

16 comments:

  1. I hope all your dreams come true.
    Great post and what a lovely way to wrap up the 30 days.
    Well done, Angie.
    xo

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  2. When I close my eyes I can see this Angie. Beautiful. xx

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  3. I'm teary for happy reasons...wishing this beautiful dream for you.

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  4. A beautiful future that I hope will come to pass. Thank you for sharing over the past month.

    Sending love...

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  5. What a great way to end the 30 Day challenge. You're future looks beautiful. Looking forward to tomorrow's post!

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  6. "Our children are happy. We have done good."

    Love it.

    Thanks for inviting us along and for sharing the last 30 days!

    xo

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  7. Gorgeous ... although I wish I'd written mine before reading yours!! I don't think I can say anything that comes close to this for summing it all up.

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  8. I have goosebumps. Thanks for sharing this beautiful vision.

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  9. I'm crying. Beautiful Angie and a vision that I hope so very much will come to pass. x

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  10. I love this. What a stunning moment you've created!

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  11. Yes. This is a good dream. And one I'm sure will come to pass.

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  12. Beautiful Angie. Really beautiful. I need that kind of hope right now. Well done. xx

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  13. Beautiful dream--so happy and hopeful and comforting. Thanks for sharing these past 30 days, and for introducing the challenge (to me, at least). It's been really great getting to know more about you--you're one cool chick, Angie!

    XO

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