Stories Collected While Living in France

French la Vie

The Heart of France

The Heart of France

 

 

A stalk of books 

One is a French dictionary,

another reads, "… The Heart of France."

The are not read, nor opened… decoration only. 

Why hadn't I noticed my mother's desk decor before?

As I have mentioned before my mother cooks a monster feast every Monday night for our family. Well, last Monday since it was the beginning of school holidays and the grandchildren spent the day with us, she out did herself with breakfast, lunch and dinner. As I dried the last dish (No dishwasher… my mother always said, "No need for a dishwasher we have two." Meaning she and I were the dishwashers.) she laughed, "Ready for Thursday?"

This morning at 5:45 am we were up… preparing for Thanksgiving.

 

Thank you every single one of you who have ever read my blog, commented, met me, sent me gifts, prayed for me and for your words of encouragment!

 

 

Comments

38 responses to “The Heart of France”

  1. g

    As I have said many times before-THANK YOU Corey for creating this beautiful space/place where people visit share connect learn and love-Have fun in the prep day-where stories are share memories relived and new ones created.

    Reply
  2. Star

    The gratitude goes both ways, Corey. Thank YOU for making all of us feel we are part of your family. Blessings to you and yours this Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  3. Kim

    I love your blog. Happy Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  4. carol

    And thank you for sharing your life so graciously. Love to you , carol

    Reply
  5. nancy w

    You could not be more welcome! Thank you for all of your sharing.

    Reply
  6. Joan

    Thank you for sharing your heart! It is a daily delight.

    Reply
  7. martina

    Thank you for being you Corey. I treasure our friendship. You have been there when I have gone through tough times and been very supportive. I love how you share your life and thoughts with all of us.

    Reply
  8. Diogenes

    Corey, I hope you and your family have a wonderful turkey day. Thank you for all the enjoyment I’ve had over the years reading your wonderful blog. And best of all was getting to meet you.
    I bought all the pies for Thanksgiving we are having at our neighbor’s home: pumpkin, apple and pecan. They are sitting here on the counter begging to be opened, especially the pecan. But I’ll just have to wait…

    Reply
  9. Claudia

    Thank you Corey! Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos and stories. You’ve taken me to Willows and France and on your travels to far away lands!
    And your mom is amazing, having a dinner for everyone every week and holidays! I’ve always helped with small cooking chores at family get togethers, but once I had to take over cooking Christmas dinner for 25 because the hostess was sick, and I now appreciate what a LOT of work it is. And everyone kept coming into the kitchen to chat! I wanted to scream! I am not gracious. Your mother is generous and gracious, and so are you.

    Reply
  10. Kimberly

    Your blog brightens my day. I love every part of it. I feel like I am part of your large extended family. Blessings~Kimberly

    Reply
  11. Bev S.

    Thank you for sharing your life, your faith and your family with me. It is a privilege and a blessing to “know” you through your blog.

    Reply
  12. mimi

    Thank you for sharing your family and life with us.
    I have learned so much about France, Willows and what is truly important in living a joyful life. Good times and bad come to each of us. Your honesty and compassion always shines like a beacon to light the way and reflects on the heart of the matter.
    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family.

    Reply
  13. Toni

    I love your blog and the subtle way you guide my thinking to that which is lovely, beautiful and filled with goodness.

    Reply
  14. Ellen Bulterman

    Wishing you a magical Thanksgiving with family and friends, Corey!

    Reply
  15. NancyO.

    Thank you for sharing your life, your family, and your friends with us! Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  16. La Canadienne

    Merci mon amie.

    Reply
  17. carol

    Thank you,Corey! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  18. LauraInSeattle

    Corey, I am enjoying every photo and every post from your holidays home. Thank you for posting and giving my senses a touch of beauty on a daily basis.
    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  19. Laurie SF

    Pause and take notice. Sit and savor. Taste. Feel. Love.
    Thank YOU dear sweet friend for helping me seek out the extraordinary of everyday life. Your blog is absolute wonderment!
    Happy Thanksgiving!!

    Reply
  20. Marilyn

    You and your blog have always been #1 on my list even before I wrote a blog and had only a moment break at work, I read your blog. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

    Reply
  21. melly

    Speaking for myself, what I have given you, pales in comparison with what I have received from you….
    You are a treasure! May you enjoy days like these in the company of your loved ones for many, many years…
    Much love to you and yours.

    Reply
  22. Debra

    So many posts & years of dedication to this blog that I am truly thankful for – you send messages of hope, love, and charity. All that read you, love you. Waiting for my day I stroll down an incredibly beautiful historic village in the south of France and we laugh and tell stories over a delicious bottle of red. Happy T-day!

    Reply
  23. Di

    Corey,
    I give thanks for you and your blog this year. You inspire both me and my daughter Claire. You savor the joys of life, you admit and struggle with the harsher realities, you are playful and creative and so funny. I love reading your posts, and I often sigh as I see the beautiful place where you live.
    Enjoy your family, as I know you will.
    Happy Thanksgiving,
    Di

    Reply
  24. Kathie

    Thank you for telling stories of your life, your family’s lives and those of your friends. And thank you for your hospitality when we visited Provence — one of our “trips of a lifetime.” Merci & obrigada!

    Reply
  25. Vicki Malignaggi

    Hello Corey…. The Happiest of The Giving of Thanx to You and all of Your Family during this time of Thanksgiving and the Thankfulness of Family. A long ago Willows Friend 🙂

    Reply
  26. Lana Kloch

    happy thanksgiving to you and your family which includes your blood relatives as well as your blog audience and friends you’ve made throughout the world.
    we have been blessed to be able to share your life and your visions.. we have been able to share your phenomenal photos and your poetry..
    we are so fortunate to have you in our lives and treasure the moments we are able to spend with you..
    with much love and hugs

    Reply
  27. Patti L

    you show us how full life is, and to treasure what surrounds us, and you teach by example how to live. I can only imagine how warmed you must feel by every lovely post today, on this eve of Thanksgiving. After all, we are all part of the same big, crazy family!

    Reply
  28. Linda

    Happy Thanksgiving, Corey, to all of your wonderful family on both sides of the Atlantic. I am sure you are enjoying every minute while you are in Willows and filing away the memories to enjoy again later when you reread your blog and look at all the pictures you have taken while you are there. Your blog is a wonderful way to share your life with all of us who read it. No matter how rough my day is, reading your blog smoothes it out and reminds me to be grateful for all my blessings.

    Reply
  29. Jacquie Lecuona

    Happy Thankgiving, Corey and thank you for your blog – my morning treat!

    Reply
  30. Chico Sue

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

    Reply
  31. Jennifer Phillipps

    I hope you have a wonderful food filled Thanksgiving with all your family, minus the turkey!
    We do not celebrate Thanksgiving in New Zealand as a tradition but it seems like a perfect opportunity for gathering the family and remembering all the good things about your shared past.
    Thanks for always having inspiring and nice thoughts in your blog.
    J

    Reply
  32. Kiki

    It’s US who have to thank you…. MERCI BEAUCOUP for all your thoughts, prayers, fun, pix, observations, recipes and what-not you shar e with your readers.
    I can’t read you always but am often touched when reading about your insights, and I particularly love that you have such a variety of fields and themes you can talk about.
    HAPPY THANKSGIVING with your family – and even though you’re not with your FH and family, happy Thanksgiving to them too; they might be happy to eat a ‘ordinary’ meal 🙂

    Reply
  33. Kiki

    …. just found an invite in my letter box (not email) to a Thanksgiving Meal tonight!!!! Total surprise (couple with an American & a Swiss)- don’t think I can go though because we have other commitment! BUT how kind, unexpected and wonderful!

    Reply
  34. Molly

    Happy thanksgiving! Love your blog! Enjoy the time with your family! Many blessing, Molly

    Reply
  35. Natalie Thiele

    Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your headless turkey cookies.

    Reply
  36. SusieQ

    Oh, Corey, we are all so thankful for YOU. Happiest of Thanksgivings to you and your mom and all your family – near and far.

    Reply
  37. Momof5

    Hope it was a wonderful day with your family! Your
    Blog is a daily pleasure and blessing. Thank you!

    Reply
  38. La Contessa

    THANK YOU!
    YOU are a STAR in my LIFE……………
    So, sorry we did not meet up…………….just was not meant to be.
    You keep writing………….because we need your wit and humor and know HOW!!!
    PS.For some reason I am getting two notifications from you for your POST.I will UNSUBSCRIBE from one.Don’t BE UPSET……….I still will get the other one!!!XOXO

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions