Chocolate Chip Cookies

So yesterday I headed up the hill to interview Granma about Granpa's eulogy. Her house was overflowing with people. Friends and family were in attendance. My Granma is the type of person who feeds people. One can't go over to her house without her wanting to know if you are hungry. Even though you may say you aren't - suddenly she is pulling food out of cupboards and freezers and you are eating.

Yesterday was something special though. When I entered I was hit by a lovely smell. On her counter sat a ginormous yellow bag of chocolate chip morsels. Yup you guessed Granma was baking chocolate chip cookies! Oh man, the smell was amazing. I have to say it's funny to watch my very grown uncles clamoring around the cookie sheet anticipating the next batch hot out of the oven.

I have not seen Granma that happy for a while. I'm sure it brought her delight to feed her boys. I know it definitely brought all of us delight to eat those cookies!

It is the simple things in life that bring us happiness. The chocolaty goodness aroma of chocolate chip cookies baking is one of those things. The cookie baking is just like my Granma even though she is preparing to bury her husband of 68 years, she is still able to bring us joy and comfort. Those cookies disappeared so fast! Grown men sneaking into the kitchen to grab another warm cookie. Laughter in the house. Yes, it is the simple things in life....

Until Next Time, SoCal Marisa