My mom grew up a true hardworking farm girl. She and her siblings rode their horses to school and mom would turn him around, slap him on his behind and he would head for home where my grandma would be waiting at the gate.
My dad's mom passed away during childbirth with him. His dad and his uncle raised him in a house on that corner with a bait shop for their income. My parents met at a skating rink and my mom was 19 when they wed. When my parents married, my mom moved in and my parents cared for my dad's dad and uncle until they both passed away. I remember that house and my grandpa and great uncle and how little they had or wanted. When I was 10, my parents tore down the house and the bait shop and we built a new house on that corner.
I'm thinking of them today. I'm remembering all the happy, all the good, and the commitment of vows, "in good times and in bad....till death due us part".
5 comments:
What a sweet tribute....Have a great week
This is indeed a sweet tribute to your parents, Tanya. I especially loved the part about your mom riding her horse to school. How cute is that?
You obviously learned well from them in taking care of family members when the need arises. I think of your mom (& you) often and hope she is doing better.
What a wonderful heritage and wonderful memories. Happy thoughts to you today as you look back on the wonderful life they had together. Blessings and may your day be bright!
Love this one. :)
My first date with Gardener Guy was on their anniversary, 6 years yesterday.
Tanya...........what a precious post! Love your Momma and Daddy and I don't even know them. What a gift they gave you! Loved reading your heritage. You are a rich lady! No wonder I love you so much sweet friend!
Hugs, Me
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