The Rose Family
by Robert Frost
"The rose is a rose,
And was always a rose.
But the theory now goes
That the apple's a rose,
And the pear is, and so's
The plum, I suppose.
The dear only knows
What will next prove a rose.
You, of course, are a rose -
But were always a rose!"
One of the lovliest roses in our family was my late mother-in-law.
She loved pretty floral china and collected some beautiful tea cups for our special family gatherings.
Her delight was to have us all come for afternoon tea so she could bring out her best linens, lace and china and serve us passionfruit spongecake!
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It's been 13 years since she went home to glory and we all miss her charming and 'childlike' ways.
Ever the "lady" - her gentle influence on her loved ones is still bearing sweet fruit today, and we like nothing more than to set our own tea-table with vintage lacey cloths and some of her pretty cups and dinner bells!
Her motherly 'presence' is very tangible whenever we hold one of Mum's teacups to our lips or eat passionfruit spongecake off her vintage plates.
Her sweet, feminine joy in life and legacy of love and lovliness will always be with us...
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I will be linking to Sandi for Tea Time Tuesday
(I've had trouble with Blogger this week - I hope this post doesn't disappear into cyberspace, too!)
(I've had trouble with Blogger this week - I hope this post doesn't disappear into cyberspace, too!)
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Trish! this is truly a heartfelt tribute to your Mother-in-law! To be able to live and leave such wonderful memories for your family to cherish says so much about who she was! A beautiful lady and post!! the sponge cake looks so delicious, not to mention how beautiful the tea cup and saucer is!
ReplyDeleteYour last post was precious,I enjoyed all of the photos and your thoughts about the aging of old things! You truly have a beautifully blessed life,and you are always so thankful! I always leave so inspired and encouraged. Thank you for sharing.
Hugs,
Sue
p.s.
Thank you for adopting me, I am so blessed~smile~ I
Hi Trish,
ReplyDeleteLovely post.
I always liked sponge cake with strawberry jam and cream....but, after looking at your M-i-L's passionfruit sponge,I'm changing my mind..it looks beautiful.
Hi Trish,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post and tribute to your mother-in-law! The cake looks wonderful and such pretty china too. Thank you for sharing your thoughts today. I had computer woes on the weekend but did manage to get my tea party up. Have a beautiful day, my friend.
Blessings,
Sandi
The passion fruit sponge cake looks good. I've never tired that before!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the rose poem. It was cute, and the rose photographs were lovely!
Blessings! :)
Your MIL sounds like was a fine woman to have had tea with. Saving fancy linens and china for a rainy day may never come so they should be brought out for all occasions.
ReplyDeleteJudith
Beautiful tribute to your Mother - in - Love! The teacups are gorgeous and precious memories for you. Happy Tea Day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post and what a compliment for your mother in law. I hope when I'm gone my family think of me as a rose
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post and what a compliment for your mother in law. I hope when I'm gone my family think of me as a rose
ReplyDeleteLovely roses - and proses and your good lady mother with a memorable cake! Isn't it wonderful how taste and smell and transport us to feel closer to comforts of home and family from the past . . .
ReplyDeleteJoy!
Kathy
http://thelifeofachristianlady.wordpress.com/
ReplyDeleteHow sweet, It's nice you have such a sweet memory or her, your mother in law...I think it's great as well that she did this for everyone...I started doing this with family and my grandchildren. They just loved it..A lovely post ty for sharing your sweet memory...with love Janice
ReplyDeleteTrish, that is such a beautiful tribute to your mother-in-law. God gave us such a wonderful gift in memories and I know your mother in law is benefiting from your love for her right now as she is with God.
ReplyDeleteYour blog looks so pretty...the roses on the top and the pics in your post (the pretty tea cup also) and I loved reading that Robert Frost poem. love,andrea