Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Remembering Grandma Margaret

Today I woke up with my grandma on my mind. It's been almost three years since her passing and I still have days that are difficult. I miss her so much. Grandma would think she was a celebrity if she knew I was blogging about her! She would ask me "What the heck is a blog?" She was " The Life of The Party" always laughing, smiling, she loved her family. This is my favorite picture of her. She looks so happy. It shows her twinkling eyes, blue in color. She was a special woman and very feisty. She had so many little quirky sayings, she kept us all laughing. I credit her for my passion for genealogy and sewing. We would spend hours talking about her family, her showing me pictures. We did this over and over again. over the years. Then she would pull out the sewing machine. "Mama and Papa" as she called them. Her Papa was a coal miner from Virginia that migrated to the Coal mining camps of Buxton, Iowa. She lived long, 94 years. Born in 1916 she knew all about the Great depression and talked about it often. She would say  "It's Sin to Waste Food". That is now ingrained in my head, I heard it so much growing up. Margaret Doyle James, will always be remembered. Her love, courage and strength that she displayed continues to inspire me.


Denise


8 comments:

  1. I so know what you mean Denise about missing your Grandma! I had 3 very, very special ones & many times I wish I just had another day, another chance to listen & take it all in. So glad you've joined us & brought Grandma Margaret with you... there is wisdom & humor behind those eyes!

    Welcome to the fold ladies!:)

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  2. Very nice and heartfelt post. I can testify to Luckies comment too. Welcome aboard, and thanks for sharing your story.

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  3. Denise, your grandmother is a very lovely woman; thanks so much for sharing her passion for life and love of family with us. I have truly enjoyed my visit at your blog this evening. Welcome!

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  4. Nice blog Denise. Love your pics. You were fortunate to have enjoyed your grandmother, and her fount of wisdom. I'm sure you've made her proud!

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    1. Thanks. I'm still a blogging newbie..but I'm trying! :-)

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  5. Nice blog Denise. Love your pics. You were fortunate to have enjoyed your grandmother, and her fount of wisdom. I'm sure you've made her proud!

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