tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post8398769444395685572..comments2023-11-05T03:48:19.156-06:00Comments on finding pam: My favorite season of the year.Finding Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-31234394842667408552010-11-17T09:11:37.660-06:002010-11-17T09:11:37.660-06:00When I am cooking certain things, the aroma that c...When I am cooking certain things, the aroma that comes simply from the basic preparations is one that frequently transports my mind back to years -and events -long since passed. The smells of the onion and celery added to the bread crumbs for stuffing always makes me remember my Mom, Grandma and one particular aunt who almost always was present for our Thanksgiving dinners when I was a kid. And I love the aroma too of walking into a house and smelling bread dough rising because that too also brings many memories to mind of my Grandma baking bread -especially how she used to try to find new places where she could stash her dough, keep it nice and warm and yet, well-hidden so it wouldn't be discovered by me -who would be digging into the mass of yeast and flour for a big old blob of dough to pop into my mouth! Grandma used to caution me all the time that someday eating that raw bread dough would lump in my stomach and make me sick as a dog. It never did and I still do that to this day when I'm baking bread too -can't keep my fingers away from that substance!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-25964168423704610682010-11-16T15:35:12.270-06:002010-11-16T15:35:12.270-06:00My Dad is not quite up to fruitcake this year. He ...My Dad is not quite up to fruitcake this year. He had chemo and radiation, to his throat. He says nothing tastes good to him, or I would actually ask for the fruit cake recipe....mielikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07801703299451079370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-59075735566944453482010-11-16T14:25:06.754-06:002010-11-16T14:25:06.754-06:00Mielikki, your dad and I are from the old school w...Mielikki, your dad and I are from the old school where you ate what you had. It is nice to find another fruit cake lover out there.<br />YOu still don't want the receipe? LOL! YOu would only have to make once every ten years or so. You know how long it last.<br /><br />Nessa, I appreciate your stopping by and the comment. Memories do last a life time.<br /><br /><br />Rudee, I wish everyone could have had a grand mother like mine. She made up for my mother in a lot of ways.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-43941127183540123832010-11-16T14:02:52.949-06:002010-11-16T14:02:52.949-06:00Such a beautiful tribute to an obviously well love...Such a beautiful tribute to an obviously well loved woman, Pam. Thanks for sharing.Rudeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-19058010596162092452010-11-16T12:13:41.610-06:002010-11-16T12:13:41.610-06:00Such a bitter sweet story. Thanks for sharing it.Such a bitter sweet story. Thanks for sharing it.Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779269921583131094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-10858008049970145562010-11-15T22:20:51.430-06:002010-11-15T22:20:51.430-06:00My Dad is a fruit cake addict. But he is the only ...My Dad is a fruit cake addict. But he is the only one that will eat the stuff....mielikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07801703299451079370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-78609755868148432442010-11-15T21:29:46.644-06:002010-11-15T21:29:46.644-06:00Travis, it is so nice to remember our grand parent...Travis, it is so nice to remember our grand parents, especially during the holidays. <br /><br />DeEtta, I owe a lot to my grand momma. She was always there for me. My little grand daughter lives so far away and I see her maybe once a year. We solved that problem because now she just calls me and I listen. I listened to her tell me about division and we worked problems together. She is a lot like me in that she is a talker.<br /><br />Hope you are feeling better.<br />Love you.<br />PamFinding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-36358704424288878992010-11-15T20:17:51.720-06:002010-11-15T20:17:51.720-06:00Pam, I was very touched by the beautiful tribute t...Pam, I was very touched by the beautiful tribute to your grandmother. It is a blessing to have such fond memories of a person who shaped your life in so many ways. She will be watching over you this year and many years to come as you prepare your Thanksgiving dinner and remembering. I could feel the love the two of you had for each other.<br /><br />I too slept under piles of homemade quilts. It was a secure feeling and I always looked forward to winter and the pile of quilts.DeEttahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18426099684156458280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-41482415814847444062010-11-15T19:39:11.841-06:002010-11-15T19:39:11.841-06:00This is wonderful. I had a special relationship w...This is wonderful. I had a special relationship with my grandmother as well. She's been gone 25 years, but I think of her often, particularly at the holidays.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-5530113202714357882010-11-15T18:06:52.438-06:002010-11-15T18:06:52.438-06:00Gail, sometimes I wonder if I am over emotional? I...Gail, sometimes I wonder if I am over emotional? I wonder if other people feel the same emotions that I do. I appreciate your sweet comments on the post. It is such a strong memory for me. She was my dream maker and always believed in me. Something my mother never could say.<br /><br />Peace and love to you,<br />Pam<br /><br /><br />Mielikki, I make her chicken n dumplings,and a lot of her receipes. I have never attempted to make her fruit cake. I have her receipe if you would like it. I am the only one that eats fruit cake with the exception of my sister.<br /><br />Dawn, I am sorry I made you cry. I know how hard it is. I hope you get my package some time before Christmas. LOL! I hope all is well with you and yours.<br /><br />Love you,<br />PamFinding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-20654806670086372472010-11-15T17:55:54.726-06:002010-11-15T17:55:54.726-06:00Oh Pam you brought tears to my eyes. What a wonder...Oh Pam you brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful way to honor your grandmother!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-79461146945792151292010-11-15T17:21:20.575-06:002010-11-15T17:21:20.575-06:00What a beautiful post and loving tribute.
Fall is...What a beautiful post and loving tribute. <br />Fall is wonderful, and you are a patient person!<br />Do you make her fruit cake, too?mielikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07801703299451079370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-38812693334238243912010-11-15T16:43:22.118-06:002010-11-15T16:43:22.118-06:00Pam-
I am moved to tears by this honorable, lovin...Pam-<br /><br />I am moved to tears by this honorable, loving, tribute and memories of your beautiful, strong grand-momma. I feel her through your words and broken heart - I can smell her turkey and dressing already - as you prepare it as she taught you. I love that you had her to shape you and write wonderful chapters of your life story - now engraved in stone and Thanksgiving forever. Amen,<br /><br />lover Gail<br />peace......Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337675996256691215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-78537874015322715672010-11-15T14:08:02.898-06:002010-11-15T14:08:02.898-06:00Sandee, you are blessed to have had a wonderful gr...Sandee, you are blessed to have had a wonderful grand mother, too.<br />Thank you for the sweet comment.<br /><br />Hugs back to you.<br /><br />Joyce, It is just so hard to make it without your family. They are my treasure and where my heart lies.<br /><br />I hope I make someone laugh out there? You my sweet friend are a rare jewel indeed. Just what I needed to hear today.<br /><br />Blessings to you and the bears.<br />Pam<br /><br />Akelamula, it is comforting to know that they are watching me. Thanksgiving is a blessing with the family we have left.<br /><br />Xmichra, Thank you so much for the comment.Finding Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671978828279304904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-63538841398670624242010-11-15T13:52:03.977-06:002010-11-15T13:52:03.977-06:00This was such a sweet post :)This was such a sweet post :)Xmichrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640935280209026338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-70550185989406071462010-11-15T13:24:13.864-06:002010-11-15T13:24:13.864-06:00Oh my what a wonderful tribute to your granny! Y...Oh my what a wonderful tribute to your granny! You can be sure she's watching over you as you keep the traditional thanksgiving dinner going.Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-84423577543059230132010-11-15T12:44:09.750-06:002010-11-15T12:44:09.750-06:00Pam,
You are a warm, loving, emotional woman who ...Pam,<br /><br />You are a warm, loving, emotional woman who is blessed in so many ways. You are a masterpiece, one of a kind, you are God's child.<br /><br />It hurts, and we miss our parents, grandparents, our family members, but it's just for a little while - you know that. They see us and don't want us to be sad. And I believe that they don't want to come back either.<br /><br />Memories get us through the sad times. They are precious, just like you are. Look at all the joy and laughter you bring to those you don't even know through your Blog.<br /><br />Blessings, sweet friend<br /><br />JoyceThe Bear's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15386513066166280641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8429266377364863842.post-39861201087632992402010-11-15T11:40:40.719-06:002010-11-15T11:40:40.719-06:00What a wonderful tribute to your grandmother. The...What a wonderful tribute to your grandmother. They are indeed special. I so miss mine.<br /><br />Have a terrific day Pam. Big hug. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.com