My grandmother taught me to embroider and I love having that small part of her. I think of her whenever I get a chance to stitch a delicate pattern. In Girl Scouts I was able to get my embroidery badge so fast that I helped other girls to learn and all thanks to Grandma.
My great-aunt and great-grandmother told me how it was important to learn to roll a round pie crust so that I could get a good husband. They showed me how to roll the crust and make it just so.
My mother taught me to play piano and I in turn showed my children. My son Erik is quite talented and makes up many of his own songs.
There are other things people have taught me, but the reason I brought this up was to encourage you in those things you've been taught.
Maybe you're a really talented cook - pay it forward - teach someone else.
Good at teaching the Bible - start a study - pay it forward and teach another to teach and study the Word of God.
Can you repair cars? Paint glorious paintings? Groom or train dogs? Garden? You can benefit someone else by paying it forward and donating your time to share what you know.
There are so many things that have been lost over the years because no one cared to pay it forward. Today I encourage you to think about the things you can do and share your talents with someone else. In fact, tell us about your talents here. I'd love to know what you're really good at.
God Bless You!
Tracie
Great thoughts today, Tracie--and a great reminder of something we all need to do. Homemaking tips I learned from my precious Mama are so special to me, and many have been shared with my own daughters. In fact, now and then my Rebecca will grin at me and remind me that she learned many of her kitchen skills from her grandmother---rather than from ME! (I think she likes to see my reaction and hear me exclaim "But I thought I'd taught you that!")*wink* Playing the piano is something I've been able to help a few others learn (in addition to needlepoint). And of course, if anyone has any "cat-related" questions they KNOW who to ask *big grin*. Thanks again for sharing this today. Hugs, Patti Jo
ReplyDeleteWell don't tease us Patti Jo - share some of your homemaking tips. :D
ReplyDeleteYes, Tracie!
ReplyDeleteMentoring and memories go hand-in-hand. So many things require the personal touch to transfer the skill--whether it's changing a tire, baking cookies, or braiding hair. Jesus knew it--which is why He had disciples.
My tips? AAA for the tire... if not, loosen the lug nuts before jacking up the car. Cookies? slide them onto newspaper to absorb the extra grease and not have any cleanup. Braids? Twist your wrists instead of moving the hair.
Cathy
Loved your post Tracie. I learned so much from my Mom, she knew a lot. And some from my grandmothers. I learned to tat, from another lady. I learned how to make homemade noodles for chicken and noodles from one grandmother, and bean tostados from the other, and she made the most wonderful cinnamon rolls with caramel frosting, just wish I would have learned how to make those. I do so many different hand crafts it's hard to say which one I like the most. Enjoy them all.
ReplyDeleteCherie, that's so neat. I'm learning to tat from a lady I met a few years ago and my grandmother also taught me to make egg noodles. Cathy - your newspaper for cookies reminds me of getting fish and chips in newspaper in England - soaked the grease right up.
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