This is what Casey shared at Mom's memorial, right before squares of Spinach Pie, made by the three of us, Carol and Laurie, were passed by friends to everyone in the church. It was a fitting tribute, and for a moment, it smelled like Mom's kitchen...
My Mom had the most beautiful hands
Graceful and lovely
She could swaddle and bathe a newborn baby with great ease
Paint a room with expert precision
Clean and and organize a home (all our homes) effortlessly
Hug and caress through smiles or tears with great sincerity
And she could cook
Her cooking abilities are unmatched as much as we all tried
She always had the right balance of herbs and seasoning
Decadent yet restrained
It was an art, her art
She shared it with us all and we were her dutiful pupils
Her hands were so capable, so talented and so comforting
And in her last moments on this earth,
Holding those hands were the most peaceful moments of my life...
In celebration of her gift,
We want to share with you all her signature dish:
Spinach Pie
Casey Tierney...September 3, 2011
Thank you for sharing this, Casey!! It was beautiful!!
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