coming together

It doesn't happen often

but, oh...

when it does.

Like a final fare-thee-well

to winter

(unplanned but special none the less)

celebration

we prepared the food...

 James grilling the pork chops

while I created

Creamy Cauliflower & Broccoli Casserole

which stood as the main 

for me.

Table set.

Candle lit.

Family called to gather

'round.

Saying a prayer

 as fast as we can

and 

"digging in."

Talking.

Laughing.

Sharing.

M-m-m's.

Breaking the bread.
together.

Tripping upon the perfect pairing
as they dip their cutlets
in the creamy
sauce.

Going for seconds.

One minute wanting winter

to end...

the next holding these

meals

cloaked in darkness

so close to my

heart.

Knowing they too

will change with the 

sun.