Even my earliest memories of my grandparents' house include their cuckoo clock. I never outgrew the wonderment of waiting for the door to open so the cuckoo could emerge to sing its song. Bedtime at their house always filled me with a sense of peace and contentment. As the house grew quiet, Grandma would sit at the kitchen table to record the day's events in her diary. Each night, she faithfully wound the cuckoo clock. I can still close my eyes and picture her standing in her robe as she pulled on the chains. The sheets and blankets at their house had a unique wonderful scent. I would crawl into bed secure in the promise of happy dreams.
Our family celebrated Christmas in Houston this year. I ended up staying home with Jason, and sending Eli with my sister's family. After their return, my sister presented me with a wrapped box from my brother. When I tore off the paper and lifted the lid, I was truly stunned to see a beautiful cuckoo clock of my very own. (Ok, yes I cried)
"Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons." ~Ruth Ann Schabacker
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