The Visit

“Happy the generation where the great listen to the small, 

for it follows that in such a generation the small will listen to the great”

~ Hebrew Proverb ~ 

 

 

Aunt Flo, she's everyone's lovable, quirky aunt.  From the old country, she is a good homemaker, a woman who's in charge of her home -- and yours.   Aunt Flo and her little dog, Fifi-Trixibelle, have come for a visit.   With an aura of cedar and Evening in Paradise perfume trailing behind her, she slowly walks from the train platform carrying Trixibelle and all her luggage to the curb.   But ... what's an old woman to do?   "Oy, I've been valking and valking - so long I've been valking!"  What a journey!  A bus, a train.   Now, Aunt Flo waits for the next lucky cab driver!  You can be sure her directions to your house will be impeccable.

Deposited on your doorstep, suitcases delivered to her room, her coat (with the faux mink trim) hung in the closet; you ask: "May I fix you a little something before dinner Aunt Flo?"   With a little shrug of the shoulder, a tilt of the head, one brow raised, and a weak sigh, she says: “A little soup would be nice dear, don’t go to any trouble.  Maybe a little bread, jam - even."  The thought of food brings a flush of color and a smile to her face as she settles into the kitchen chair, Trixibelle on her lap.  A visit with her favorite niece, what could be better?

Personally, I think a little cup of tea with a few tasty biscuits will recharge Aunt Flo’s batteries - what do you think?   Better have some dog treats around to soothe the savage beast too - it’s gona be a long visit.

Inside Card Sentiment

Aunt Flo, the adorable illustration from Mo Manning, will capture your heart and conjure up images of your favorite aunt and allow your imagination to soar.  It might even provide a bedtime story for a favorite niece *smiling*.    I’ve used this illustration for the Vintage w/distressing and lace challenge this week. 

I hope you enjoyed the short story of Aunt Flo.  It is my desire to touch hearts, to inspire, cause you to laugh, and yes, even shed a tear now and then.  Many of the stories are based on my memories, some are just for fun.  All are shared from my heart.  Thank you for visiting today.

In the name of Sar Shalom - the Prince of Peace,
Blessings