To Esther's Grandmother's Page LATER THAN YOU THINK Everything is farther than it used to be, even twice as far to the corner and there is a hill I never noticed before. I have given up running to the bus, it leaves faster than it used to do. It seems they are making the stairs steeper than in the old days, and have you noticed the smaller print in the newspaper? There is no use asking anyone to read louder as everyone speaks in such a low voice I can hardly hear them. The material in dresses is so skimpy now especially around the hips and waist that its' almost impossible to reach one's shoelaces. On the other hand people my age are so much older than I am. I ran into an old classmate of mine the other day and she had aged so much that she did not recognize me. I got to thinking about the poor old dear this morning when I was combing my hair and in so doing I glanced at my own reflection. Really now, they don't even make good mirrors like they used to make either. Author unknown "The quality, not the longevity of one's life is what is important." Martin Luther King, Jr. Grandmother's Quilt She started the quilt when just a girl And added to it through the years. Each patch compiled of memories Connected by past smiles and tears. A piece of cloth from a party dress She wore to her very first dance. A little square of bright red plaid, Memento of a past romance. A swatch of lace from her wedding dress. Flannel saved from a baby shawl A bit of a boy's worn blue pants When he grew from short to tall. Patch after patch, a tale unfolds Sewn with Grandma's love and care Her life recorded in the quilt In each and every cherished squares. By A.K. Alaskey First Grandchild As I hold this grandchild In my arms today My respects to GOD I fervently pray. The life cycle has come Full circle once more. Giving me this child To love and adore Like a ray of sun On a cold winter's day. He thrills me and warms me, In the same way His dark solemn eyes gaze Up into my face Finding my heart His own special place. Unknown author PLEASE MEET OUR GRANDMA'S View more wonderful info on my grand-daughter pictured below by clicking the angel to go to my home page... Thanks! Sue aka Karie View more wonderful info Grandmom MARION below by clicking the angel to go to View more wonderful info Grandmom Heidi below by clicking the angel to go to wonderful info Grandmom Cathyangel below by clicking the angel to go to View more wonderful info Grandmom Sally below by clicking the angel to go to View more wonderful info Grandmom Barba below by clicking the angel to go to View more wonderful info Grandmom Joan below by clicking the angel to go to View more wonderful info Grandmom Lindy below by clicking the angel to go to View more wonderful info Grandmom Nancy below by clicking the angel to go to Background and Angel graphics by Dawn: