Favorite Places: Emily's Table
A few weeks ago, Emily hosted a beautiful Lenten breakfast at her table. Then, she had our family over for Wyatt's birthday dinner. His request: ball park franks with plain buns and orange soda. A few nights later, I was there again with friends before a concert--bread, cheese, wine, and lots of laughter. Today, I used her table as a desk, spreading out with my laptop in her quiet apartment, getting more work done in four hours than I would in a week at home.
Being at Emily's table this month felt like a gift every time. A gift of beauty, spaciousness, nourishment, being cared for. It's been a big week in the MK family. Yancey fought his first fire (you know I'm busy when I haven't written about that yet) and finished his Year One tests (!!!!!!!). And I launched my website. Tonight, I feel strangely emptied. Like I might not have much to say for awhile. (Please. We know that's unlikely.)
Thanks for your table, Em, and for making so much room for me all the time.
April 9, 2010
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Wow. A graduation. A step forward. For each of you. That IS awe-inspiring. Add the thanks of your whole blog community to Em, whose friendship, table, and home have nourished you along your way. Just don't overlook the reciprocity in it, Sarah!
sister, you've got me tearing up this morning. i'm exhausted and this feels like the little bit of sweetness I needed. A reminder of community and the reciprocity in our friendship.
Celebrating with you and Yancey and your whole family. It's a big f*ing deal.
I love you being in my apt.
Em, you and sarah are soul sisters for sure! what a lovely table, to sit down to. am thankful for the way you fill up and love on the murphy-kangas family. you've got the gift of celebration, that always seems to make one feel worthy. Blessings to you.
thank you, mfm.
Can I get in on this love-fest the two of you are having?
Way too much virtual hugging happening here.
I'm glad you have this blog Sarah. You are so precious. I look forward to seeing you sometime soon - like, maybe this year?
Welcome home, Lydia! My mom mentioned the possibility of getting together with you. I would love that.