Sunday, October 30, 2011

Soul Food #113~



A dear young woman../friend.. sent me this story ..this week in the mail..with some other wonderful stories and poems.. some dried leaves and flowers..some special artwork and a handwritten note..~An envelope full of grace..





A group of students studied the Seven Wonders of the world. At the end of that section, the students were asked to list what they considered to be Seven Wonders of the modern world.

Though there was some disagreement, the following got the most votes:

1. Egypt's Great Pyramids,
2. Taj Mahal,
3. Grand Canyon,
4. Panama Canal,
5. Empire State Building,
6. St. Peter's Basilica,
7. China's Great Wall.

Gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student, a quiet student, hadn't turned in his paper yet. So she asked him if he was having trouble with his list.

The guy replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many."

The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help."

The young man hesitated, then read, "I think the Seven Wonders of the world are:

1. To Touch,
2. To Taste,
3. To See,
4. To Hear,

He hesitated a little, and then added:

5. To Walk,
6. To Laugh,
7. To Love.

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop~


Have a wonderful week..

..and Thank you Ollie for your sweet face ..and D for the star studded envelope full of grace.~
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  1. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Oh Monique that picture is too beautiful and peaceful... a face of an Angel and now that I wipe my tears away, what a smart student with a big heart in the right place~
    P.S. a great photograher too!

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  2. superboysmommaOctober 30, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    xxxx

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  3. La Table De NanaOctober 30, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    xx's back to both of you~:)and O of course~

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  4. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    ...what a gift to receive such a heart felt envelope full of grace. Think she might be a Kindred Spirit.

    Ollie - a sweetie pie. Beautiful portrait!!

    Seven Wonders of The World....and the greatest is Love.

    Blessings - Judy B. Houston Tx

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  5. Thibeault's TableOctober 30, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Monique, your pictures always touch my heart.

    No one takes better "grandma" pictures than you.

    Ann

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  6. SavoringTime in the KitchenOctober 30, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    A student wise beyond his years. That is such a wonderful story and told so well. I can't even imagine not being able to see a sweet face like his or hear his voice.

    What a pleasure it must have been to open that envelope!

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  7. CarolynOctober 30, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    What a sweet little face and I agree a very wise young student.

    Your photos are always wonderful!

    Carolyn

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  8. La Cuisine d'HeleneOctober 30, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    This is so nice and the picture is lovely. It's the simple things in life that makes you happy.

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  9. FOODalogueOctober 30, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    What a beautiful photo...followed by a beautiful sentiment. I will remember both.

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  10. Deana SidneyOctober 30, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Remarkable child.

    When I despair that our civilization is not worth saving (the image sticks in my head of an alien looking down at us who kill one another and let vast swaths stave while others live in luxury –– that alien trying to decide whether to rid the planet of human vermin or not...) things like this give me hope. Bach gives me hope, those wonders of the world that we have made gives me hope. We are capable of such greatness.

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  11. Celestial CharmsOctober 30, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Hi Monique,
    Lovely sentiment, and your grandson is the cutest of little boys...he looks like an angel!
    Maureen

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  12. La Table De NanaOctober 30, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Thank you~

    We look at his little face and know he is our last..and are treasuring every expression.Lucas is 6 and a big boy already..2 still is so innocent.

    D.. Me too words like this give me great hope.
    Take care~

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  13. Karen S BoothOctober 30, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Beautiful photo and wonderful sentiments.....soul food indeed.

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  14. Flavia GalassoOctober 30, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Speechless..... love, Flavia

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  15. Yvonne @ StoneGableOctober 30, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Oh Monique, What a gorgeous image! A masterpiece, really!
    And that little story touched my heart!
    xo Yvonne

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  16. Valerie GamineOctober 30, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Beautiful photo and lovely story. :)

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  17. Marie RaynerOctober 31, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Oh how beautiful and so true. I, too, love your photo. It is at once so magical and inspiring. Love all that you write and photograph and cook! Thanks for everything! xxoo

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  18. shelOctober 31, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    What a beautiful way to start my week...your Ollie has the face of an angel...and what a wonderful story.
    thank you

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  19. Cathy at Wives with KnivesOctober 31, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    You have started the week with a wonderful post, Monique. That was a very wise young man.

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  20. RitaOctober 31, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Wise child! What a wonderful way to start the week; merci Monique.
    Rita

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  21. LillyOctober 31, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Lovley story and Olie is gorgeous, Monique!

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  22. A Box of ChocolatesOctober 31, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    What a beautiful gift there is truly nothing better than mail and oh your boy he is so gorgeous

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  23. La Table De NanaOctober 31, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    You are all so kind and gentle.
    Thank you.

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  24. Kathy WalkerNovember 1, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    What a beautiful grandchild and such a special grandmother. Your pictures are always heartwarming!

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  25. From the KitchenNovember 1, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    What a treat to return to catching up on my favorite blogs and finding such a special post. Sweet Ollie must be a special joy!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  26. Karen (Back Road Journal)November 2, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Such lovely sentiment and a sweet face to go with it. You are blessed with beautiful friends and family.

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  27. BarbaraNovember 2, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    What a beautiful post, Monique. And such a sweet photo of your grandson too! It gives me hope that one of those students was thinking outside the box.

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  28. pamNovember 2, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    That was wonderful and the photo was perfect!

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  29. JacquelineNovember 4, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Beautiful thought and that is the most beautiful photo ever!

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  30. MarysolNovember 7, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    A wonderful and inspiring story, made even better by Ollie's angelic face.

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  31. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateNovember 10, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    To see Ollie's sweet face this morning is a wonderful way to begin the day! What a lovely picture M, a treasure.

    Without a doubt the second list of wonders far exceed the first . . . without a doubt.

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  32. PamNovember 16, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Beautiful pic and such sweet words!

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  33. nooschiDecember 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    What a wonderful story...

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