The Waitress is Watching
July 14th, 2008 @ 1:11 pm
This is an excerpt from an article I wrote for the Catalyst monthly online magazine thingy…
Evidently, this little freestanding building was the place Nashville’s best comfort food called home. Tucked away in a residential area with limited and awkward parking, my husband Chris and I decided, after several recommendations from friends, to explore what this cozy little café had to offer. We moved to Nashville at the end of June, and finding delectable hole-in-the-wall restaurants is one of our favorite hobbies.
A waitress with frizzy blonde hair appeared. She seemed older than her fifty years, with deep wrinkles and a posture of a woman who has spent most of her life carrying food to hungry customers. Her southern accent was thick as she took our order. When she returned with our rolls and butter, she grinned as she asked us a question that caught us completely off guard.
[read the rest of the article here...i hope you enjoy it!]
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Aaron said,
July 14, 2008 at 2:28 pm
I love your description of what I call “home” in this article. Fried Okra is a delicacy. I hope you loved it.
Someday, when I am ready and the Lord sends my bride to me after much waiting and hoping and praying - I hope and my marriage is like yours to Chris.
And I hope it can be said of me, when my time is over that I had a great love and shared with her our passion for one another.
Good stuff, Mrs. Jackson
Susie A. said,
July 14, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Great piece…
Enjoying your website and looking forward to your book.
Be Blessed!!
S.
Jenni Catron said,
July 14, 2008 at 9:24 pm
Great article Anne!
Andrea said,
July 14, 2008 at 10:08 pm
How sweet!
As I am about to be married in November, I look forward to both the marriage and the ability to explore our calling in Christ together and hopefully be an example of a Christ following and Christ loving (albeit imperfect) couple. :)
Thanks for the reminder and encouragement!
tony said,
July 15, 2008 at 6:22 am
yep - walking, not talking
when they can say you look ‘in love’ after 20 yrs - that’s even better
Eve Annunziato said,
July 15, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Anne, this is a beautiful story and an essential reminder of the true intent of our journey. I love Paul’s words describing how our actions exemplify and represent our heart -thanks for expressing it so pointedly.