An old Swedish custom is to leave a cup or plate from the last visitor untouched. The meaning behind this little and often times unknown custom is to never sweep anyone from your home. The plate or cup is washed and neatly put away as a new guest arrives. Our little Border Collie Cassie was put to sleep yesterday. The sadness has left us feeling empty while the memories fill a treasure chest of pleasant memories.
The last cup and bowl that she ate and drank from are washed but remain untouched on our kitchen counter. A gentle reminder that as our Lord takes away, He provides something new.
2 Corinthains 1: 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; (KJV)
