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My 3 Cents Worth: Blue Willow and Cinnamon Rolls

12/25/2020

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Waking in the pre-dawn hours on a chilly winter morning at Granny and Papa’s house, the first thing I would see was the light1 from the kitchen where Granny was brewing coffee or tea.  Finding my way from the corner bedroom by following the light, I would climb in a chair at the kitchen table, feet dangling above the floor, and anxiously wait for that hot cup of sweet tea Granny readily had in front of me... 

Memories of a time not quite forgotten are refreshed in my thoughts, especially this time of year.  Indeed, my memories take me back to a time and place of my early childhood spent at my grandparents’ home. They lived in a small country village in rural Southern Illinois. Their home was one with a welcoming spirit. The kitchen was the heart of their home with it’s knotty-pine paneled walls and cabinets. A Warm Morning® stove just around the corner keeping everything cozy. Steaming hot coffee or hot tea with just the right amount of sugar warmed us in those early hours as we sipped from Granny's treasured Blue Willow® mugs alongside a fresh batch of hot, just out-of-the-oven, melt in your mouth, old-fashioned cinnamon rolls.  I can still taste them, mmm… mouth-watering with a pat of melting butter atop for good measure.
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​Time sweetens these long ago memories as I long to go back and enjoy them again and again.

​“Memories, precious to some; yet to others only angst.  Time only sweetens the precious; praying it is soothing to the harsh.  Blessings from Jesus' grace - bring smiles to each face.  As life's journey abounds, praising Him is where real joy is found.” -Vi G. Ritzert, November 2020

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1Light, we gravitate to it, even as children. Warmth and love we crave it with undying desire.  That is what Christ, your Saviour and mine, offer to each of us: the gift2 of light and life everlasting.  The gift is freely offered, there for the taking, to each and every person.  Let us share this incredible gift with all and embrace the love Jesus so dearly desires for us all. Just reach out and grasp it!

2“If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! - Matthew 7:11”

ta ta for now…
Vi Gene​
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Angelia Phillips link
12/25/2020 08:57:18 am

Vi,

Seeing your first post here, and the memories it induces of Christmases past, makes for a wonderful Christmas 2020!

We have common ground with Blue Willow and homemade cinnamon "crackers" (my family's alternative to rolls).

Love this post and congratulations on your debut into the faith-based blogging community!

Happy Christmas!

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Vi Ritzert
12/29/2020 09:36:16 pm

Thank you for the encouraging words and sharing some of your memories with me. You are such a blessing to me.

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Denise link
12/27/2020 01:39:04 pm

I have my grandfathers Blue Willow plate, saucer, cup & bowl that he used, your blog brought wonderful memories.

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Vi Ritzert
12/29/2020 09:38:21 pm

Denise, I am so happy my post brought back memories of your own. Special little joys to savor.

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Amanda
12/28/2020 05:18:43 pm

Such a happy memory ☺️

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Vi Ritzert
12/29/2020 09:40:49 pm

Thank you for reading my blog post. It means a lot. Check back on Friday, January 1 for my next post.

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