Friday, February 20, 2015
Aunt Ede was one of the most soft spirit and soft spoken women of our family, but she enjoyed life. Loved getting to spend any time I could with the whole bunch when she was down on her visits. We have spent many hours breaking beans, peeling apples & peaches, working up tomato juice, all while sharing stories, laughing, and making memories! I was lucky enough to be a part of Uncle Clay's Molasses cook-off with all of Mamaw's sisters,(and many other neighbors) and eating Aunt LouAnn's hot biscuits when the molasses were ready! That was a 3 day (maybe more) event, so you can imagine what events/conversations/ were had---LOTS OF FAMILY FUN and GOOD TIMES! One of the best memories, and I have told many times to friends, was this:
All the sisters , (just can't seemed to recall if Aunt Easter was in or not) and Uncle Clay, several of nieces, cousins (like myself), and many kids were gathered at Mamaw Cora's. It was about 9:30 at night, which was past most of their bedtimes--but not when this group got together, LOL, and Aunt Edie got on the subject of Chocolate Gravy. After she told me the ingredients, I searched Mamaw's kitchen...we had it all to make the gravy and homemade biscuits... So, the adventure was on...and by 11:00--11:30PM,we were eating HOT CHOCOLATE GRAVY made by the expertise and input of Aunt Ede,Aunt Ruth, Mamaw Cora, Aunt Mildred (MIM), and I and the other "relatives" made the HOMEMADE BISCUITS! I just had to share this really special memory, and I know we all have many when it comes to our family. But Chocolate Gravy is becoming a lost art... Thanks for EVERYONE who has brought Aunt Ede to and from for the many years and allowing us young ones time to spend with her too. Family isn't something we can take for granted, just enjoy until God is ready for them to return. The greatest gift I can say about our family, is the Godliness of our elders who have passed and encouraged us to follow. A pastor said tonight, "Actions speak louder than words, you don't have to preach a sermon to tell about God, it can be displayed in the way you live your life, the way we talk, walk, and love others... Our loved ones whom have already gone home sure displayed this to me and have been a true inspiration. (Aunt Mim, Aunt Ede,Uncle Clay, Allen, & Diane) All were loved dearly. To Pat, Karin, and kids, she loved you all. I felt as though I knew much about you, because when she was here, she spoke of everything you all were doing or would be doing---sports, school,etc. She was so proud of her GRANDBABIES! Your life was very important to her... Again, thank you for sharing Aunt Edie with us in the summers. We are so blessed with the promise of our Salvation, , that "WE WILL MEET AGAIN!" Will miss her this summer, but will be singing praises to God and giving him the glory. He makes no mistakes even in our sorrow or valleys. He will raise us up and give us strength in weakness. He is good.
(Sorry this is so long, but it was on my heart.) Love and Prayers from:
Britt and Stacey Seals Farrar (Ray's daughter), & Ashley and Abby
