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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Princess and the Pauper

As I sat with my morning tea this very day
my selection of a teacup and teapot reminded me of 
the Prince and the Pauper.
The softness of the pink cup crowned with gold made
me feel like a Princess.
The simple brown utilitarian teapot reminded me of the Pauper.
Both gifts from very different people.
Both cherished.
As I look more closely at this photo
I am reminded of the gifts dear ones give us with love.
The white teapot that is holding a bouquet was
a gift from a dear friend that loves all things white.
The trivet was made for me by a dear cousin.

So as I sit here over tea this morning
each brings a sweet memory to the table.
Reflected in the teapot is my home where love resides.

Happy Weekend, dear friends!
I will be away for a couple days.
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4 comments:

  1. Michele M./ Finch RestNovember 3, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    Dear Marilyn,

    This is such a sweet post - reminding us how vitally important it is for us to surround ourselves with only things that bring us joy - and to rid ourselves of the opposite - things - people - situations - surround ourselves with love and joy at all times.

    For me doing that brings a sense of people and renewal that I have more energy to devote to praising God.

    Hope you had a nice weekend. : - )

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  2. Angela McRaeNovember 3, 2016 at 6:05 PM

    I love this post! The common thread (the friends who gifted these items) really brings this vignette to life. It's funny, but the things I've bought for myself, I can take or leave, but gifts from a friend? Priceless!

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  3. JeanieNovember 4, 2016 at 6:23 AM

    Oh Marilyn, you say it so well. And I know what you mean about drinking from cherished gifts from good friends. I feel that about so many things -- they are with me when I am touching what they touched, filling the heart with memories and happy thoughts.

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  4. Danielle L ZecherNovember 4, 2016 at 6:54 AM

    I love all of the sweet memories connected to your tea things.

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