strength

  -Grandmother 1935   

Mothers have the most important jobs in the whole world... and by far the most difficult...

My grandmother, who cared for me almost from the moment of my birth, passed away almost two years ago and yet not an hour passes that I am not thankful for having been her child. 

Just yesterday I found this photo of her.  It is dated 1935.  She was only fourteen years old when this picture was taken - the very same age as my niece, her great-grandaughter, is this year.  How odd it is to think that only five years after this photo was taken she gave life to her first child.  Of course, things were different then... a girl was labeled "spinster" if she wasn't married by the time she turned twenty. 

My grandfather was... well, abusive to my grandmother. [Yet somehow she never seemed to let it defeat her... amazing!]  I used to ask her why she ever married him and she always said the same thing, "That's what you were expected to do back then - get married." 

For all those wonderful mothers whose supply of love and devotion never seems to wane,  "Happy Mothers' Day!"

~~~~You've probably noticed that I've been away for quite a few days and am very behind with my blogging responsibilities.  I've had a lot going on here at home and just haven't had the extra energy to post anything.  But don't think for a moment that I haven't thought about each and every one of you every single day...  just knowing that your kind souls were out there in the world has kept me going.  I'll tell you more about it all soon... if I ever get it sorted out...   Thank you for standing by me.  ~~~~

Comments

[Rosa]

Can't wait to hear all about what you've been up to! Glad you're ok. Love the story about your grandma. Isn't it amazing how times have changed.

[Anastasia]

What a wonderful picture of your Grandmother and thanks for sharing some of her with us - I too am looking forward to hearing and seeing what you have been doing!

[courtney]

What use is a friend if they don't stick around?
Keep your chin up.

As always,
Courtney

[Heather]

What a lovely photo of a lovely woman. I'm so lucky to have wonderful women in my life, both growing up and now as an adult. They make such a difference to those they love.

I'm glad to see you back. I hope you are doing well. We miss you around here and hope that your absence is for the best and most wonderful reasons. We'll be here for you when you're ready to return.

[Barbara]

Love the wonderful photo and the terrific story.

[tongue_in_cheek_antiques]

Welcome back! Your Grandmother your Mother, your love. Wonderous sharing of her life in during that time, the photo goes well with how you described her.

[~Vicki]

What a lovely tribute to your grandmother. I always enjoy your blog, the pictures, animals and whimsy. Sending positive thoughts your way. xox

[Paintgranny]

Hope you do get 'it' sorted...I've been quietly enjoying your blog and wonderful work and am looking forward to more. But sometimes one has to take time out.

Your gran looks like a very interesting person. People had more backbone then, I think. Because they had to.

[Sweet pea]

What a lovely story and photograph. Your grandmother must have found so much happiness in her relationship with you. It doesn't matter how often you post on your blog, just glad to know you are okay.
Have a lovely day Lulu:)