tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post5392323407634822346..comments2024-03-20T03:53:55.113-04:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: Food for Bereavement and a Tribute to My DadMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-87742687352590377462018-04-08T17:47:17.877-04:002018-04-08T17:47:17.877-04:00I really appreciate that, Jackie.I really appreciate that, Jackie.Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-24682314459832812232018-04-08T17:47:05.102-04:002018-04-08T17:47:05.102-04:00Thank you, Jan.Thank you, Jan.Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-18914757999730103222018-04-08T17:45:47.558-04:002018-04-08T17:45:47.558-04:00Terri, that's great that they head up the comm...Terri, that's great that they head up the committee. It's a big job.Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-81696890326522846942018-04-08T15:38:57.841-04:002018-04-08T15:38:57.841-04:00Sorry for your loss, Missy! Will be praying for y...Sorry for your loss, Missy! Will be praying for you in the days ahead.Jackie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560988571943512422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-11753622302511396312018-04-08T14:32:42.683-04:002018-04-08T14:32:42.683-04:00I know the memories are sweet, but the grief is bi...I know the memories are sweet, but the grief is bitter. So sorry for your loss, Missy.<br /><br />I'm also glad that your church family was able and ready to come alongside you at this time. That always makes a hard day easier.Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-50194348611486390592018-04-08T04:07:04.877-04:002018-04-08T04:07:04.877-04:00Missy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your post i...Missy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your post is a wonderful insight into your love for your dad. I'm thankful you had the support of the church. <br /><br />My sister and her friend co-chair bereavement dinners at our church. I think that is such an important ministry. Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195716086187334305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-61824349637899958672018-04-07T12:34:00.810-04:002018-04-07T12:34:00.810-04:00Sherida, I love that you have special food memorie...Sherida, I love that you have special food memories as well. :)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-917365189664475702018-04-07T12:06:19.394-04:002018-04-07T12:06:19.394-04:00Missy, your tribute to your dad, a true servant to...Missy, your tribute to your dad, a true servant to our Lord, is beautiful. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. <br /><br />Sharing food does hold such special memories. Your thoughts brought memories of my dad preparing his famous fondue recipe for guests....tears and smiles. With blessings always!Sherida Stewarthttp://www.sheridastewart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-54531772658777122312018-04-07T10:27:35.641-04:002018-04-07T10:27:35.641-04:00Donna, that's wonderful to have had your dad&#...Donna, that's wonderful to have had your dad's support. So sweet that you dedicated the book to him.<br /><br />My dad was my biggest fan as well. At my first book signing, he bought something like 20 books, had me sign them, and gave them away to his friends. :) I was touched that he was proud.Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-16783821748229372952018-04-07T10:10:00.339-04:002018-04-07T10:10:00.339-04:00I'm sorry for your loss. My dad was my biggest...I'm sorry for your loss. My dad was my biggest champion about my writing. Though he never saw my first novel in print, I dedicated it to him 23 years after his death. The memories never go away. They always float warmly on the wind, and we carry them with us wherever we go. I pray you will find peace and comfort in the memories.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03884805737292751447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-14318957341088919302018-04-07T09:31:41.804-04:002018-04-07T09:31:41.804-04:00Ruthy, it's been wonderful to think of all the...Ruthy, it's been wonderful to think of all the good memories. And so funny to realize how much food plays into that. We made sure that the biscuits and gravy were mentioned in the memorial service. :)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-89465731270043868602018-04-07T04:58:54.339-04:002018-04-07T04:58:54.339-04:00Oh, this made me get teary-eyed... Missy, what a b...Oh, this made me get teary-eyed... Missy, what a beautiful tribute to Dad and to family. And a lovely meal on top of it. God bless you... I know that Dad is safe now, in the arms of Jesus and the company of saints, but how lovely the memories of him, strong and able... and how beautiful your service when that was no longer the case. You inspire me so much.Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-19945646645012219062018-04-06T21:26:03.960-04:002018-04-06T21:26:03.960-04:00Jess, isn't it odd when we can't make thin...Jess, isn't it odd when we can't make things as well? My mom was the pancake maker in our house. And my dad would make waffles. I guess we all have our own specialties. :)<br /><br />My husband's grandmother tried multiple times to teach me to make homemade biscuits (with lard!). But they never turned out as good as hers. Mine were like hockey pucks. I finally gave up.Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-22405753470699543972018-04-06T21:23:27.987-04:002018-04-06T21:23:27.987-04:00Janet, my dad always used canned biscuits. He call...Janet, my dad always used canned biscuits. He called them "whomp-em" biscuits because he whomped the tube on the counter to pop it open. :)<br /><br />Personally, I like frozen Mary B's tea biscuits. They're so good!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-65789436346473266572018-04-06T20:06:22.641-04:002018-04-06T20:06:22.641-04:00So sorry, Missy. A beautiful tribute. 😢 I think o...So sorry, Missy. A beautiful tribute. 😢 I think of my dad and his famous pancakes. His were so light and fluffy and mine are like bricks.Jessica Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320362797117599955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-30885204049432395802018-04-06T18:51:37.716-04:002018-04-06T18:51:37.716-04:00A special man. A special daughter. Thanks for shar...A special man. A special daughter. Thanks for sharing your memories, Missy. <br /><br />My mom made sausage gravy and biscuits. The biscuits came from a tube. She could never match my grandmother’s homemade biscuits. Might’ve helped if my dad’s mom had used recipes!Janet Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498270462296096254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-79462565686762693772018-04-06T17:43:23.403-04:002018-04-06T17:43:23.403-04:00Connie, you're so right. This is the first tim...Connie, you're so right. This is the first time I've been on the receiving end, and it made a huge impact on me. I've also been blessed by the sympathy cards I've received.<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear about your relatively recent loss of your mother. I'll pray for your continued healing and that many good memories to comfort you.Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-11102447351637012152018-04-06T17:41:00.558-04:002018-04-06T17:41:00.558-04:00Yes, Mindy. It was amazing how hard he always work...Yes, Mindy. It was amazing how hard he always worked. Never would sit down when he was younger. Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-62380127023074754512018-04-06T17:37:04.530-04:002018-04-06T17:37:04.530-04:00Thank you, Kav. Yes, I'm so grateful for the m...Thank you, Kav. Yes, I'm so grateful for the memories.Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-37379616148946621662018-04-06T15:19:05.645-04:002018-04-06T15:19:05.645-04:00Should be "loss" and "fill". A...Should be "loss" and "fill". Auto correct isn't always an advantage! 😋Connie Porter Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234596850866029756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-37329123320945328272018-04-06T15:17:02.474-04:002018-04-06T15:17:02.474-04:00I am so sorry for your lost. Both of my parents ar...I am so sorry for your lost. Both of my parents are gone and I still have great moments of sadness, even after 12 years for my dad and 1year for my mom. I also have memories that feel me with gratitude and joy for the life that they gave me. Our church has been providing bereavement dinners for many, many years and it is when you are on the receiving end that you truly understand thid loving gesture.<br />Prayers for your healing! Connie Porter Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234596850866029756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-54610062922480641792018-04-06T08:21:45.447-04:002018-04-06T08:21:45.447-04:00Missy, I've always thought that churches provi...Missy, I've always thought that churches providing meals after funerals/memorial services is such a great idea. It takes a burden off of the family and, as you said, allows them to remember the one they lost and share those beautiful memories. <br /><br />I love your reflections on your dad. Especially that he always brought you your food. Definitely a servant's heart. Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-73049756286946337462018-04-06T07:58:49.802-04:002018-04-06T07:58:49.802-04:00What a beautiful tribute to your dad! And love how...What a beautiful tribute to your dad! And love how the church provided a meal for after the memorial service. As you said, a great opportunity for you to share memories with your family and friends without fussing over the food aspect. Such a blessing! I'm so sorry for your loss but grateful for all the sweet memories you have to cherish.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.com