Our boys had the privilege of knowing one of their great-grandmothers. They were teenagers when she passed into Glory. Over the years, she cooked some food. Green beans, dressing, fried pies, biscuits, cakes, chocolate pie … she was the quintessential Southern cook.

When our son was three years old, he tried Mom-Maw’s chocolate pie. Though struggling with a speech delay, he went over and patted her on the arm and smiled at her for the treat! After that, she baked him a chocolate pie every year for his birthday. At 89, she had to while she made it in her kitchen, but she was determined not to disappoint him.

According to Good Neuroscience on Instagram, studies show that people return to familiar things when they feel emotionally drained. The repetition provides a sense of control and emot

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