tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post8137111181864290874..comments2023-10-05T08:05:13.921-07:00Comments on wading through my stream of consciousness...: letter boxkatherine.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06000676644051958330noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-73493880715266925612009-10-02T21:17:54.451-07:002009-10-02T21:17:54.451-07:00The first time I came across this post, I knew I n...The first time I came across this post, I knew I needed to take time with it. I'm glad I saved it for a time when I wouldn't feel rushed.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing such a part of such a wonderful legacy.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-62998900908058479342009-10-01T14:39:37.357-07:002009-10-01T14:39:37.357-07:00This made me smile, Katherine.
The letters... th...This made me smile, Katherine. <br /><br />The letters... they have a great deal of significance. <br /><br />For your Gramma, they were the link that allowed her to make it through her own hard times. Her connection to her beloved.<br /><br />For you, the history of your family, your secret adventures... the cunning and some growing up.<br /><br />For the rest of us, a testament that love, when cherished and nurtured can survive all things.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing.Anndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703154815958841195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-50735941518923579362009-09-29T03:46:06.606-07:002009-09-29T03:46:06.606-07:00Thank you so much for sharing that deeply personal...Thank you so much for sharing that deeply personal story. Fabulous, to say the least. What popped out to me was the confidence that you put, first the padlock and hinges next to Papa, then later, the nails. You knew you might get in trouble, but then you knew your behavior would be tolerated. Knowing you are loved, as I see it.<br />I'm going to visit my Mom later this week. I'll give her and extra tight hug. <br /><br />Peace.Spadomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17781369901345409341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-60603051255511775052009-09-26T13:26:32.414-07:002009-09-26T13:26:32.414-07:00I saw the box and stared for an eternity.... I ha...I saw the box and stared for an eternity.... I have one. It's very close to the one pictured here--shellacked, shiny, with brass fittings. It holds letters shared between my birth mother and father while he was away at war.<br /><br />And I cried when I read them, when I was handed the box by my stepmother after my father passed away.<br />It's a bit of my mother that I have....a piece of the mother I didn't get an opportunity to come to know--only through the words on the yellowed pages.<br />She soooo loved my father.<br />And I so love that she loved him so.<br /><br />((((((( katherine ))))))))Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408403855260279799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-50402903759545689532009-09-25T14:13:09.134-07:002009-09-25T14:13:09.134-07:00Katherine, you gave me a great gift today. I am, ...Katherine, you gave me a great gift today. I am, like Vinny, sitting here writing through tears and a snotty nose. Well, he didn't say "snotty nose..." <br />This is so precious. I had wonderful relationships with my grands and remember so many wonderful things, but I would have never dared to do what you did, and I'm so sorry I didn't. Bless you.<br />~~~Blessings~~~Amazing Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788890988002911896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-8648497322348445602009-09-25T08:28:26.889-07:002009-09-25T08:28:26.889-07:00What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing a p...What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing a part of your childhood in such a lovely way. Grandmothers are very important to little girls is so many ways.OBLadyBughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677890231877535324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-24990580274967219532009-09-24T21:14:14.939-07:002009-09-24T21:14:14.939-07:00Wow I have to agree with everybody! Thank you for ...Wow I have to agree with everybody! Thank you for sharing this with us.RWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349292631566372999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-82465305224918905392009-09-24T18:54:53.737-07:002009-09-24T18:54:53.737-07:00I love that you channeled Nancy Drew and used bobb...I love that you channeled Nancy Drew and used bobbie pins and screwdrivers and wouldn't even let nails stop you from getting into that secret attic. I love that your Papa was always shaking his head and laughing at you and that your Grandmother was so intune with the needs of her grandchildren that she knew just what to save and just what to give.<br /><br />I'd say you got the most precious gift of all.<br /><br />Beautifully written. <br />Vinny is right. This is an award-winning post. And what a handsome coupl they make. I see the resemblance as well. <br /><br />This is a keeper, Katherine.Mimi Lenoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616635898420835541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-25572176466511754952009-09-24T10:43:38.587-07:002009-09-24T10:43:38.587-07:00what a lovely story...and you tell it so well...
...what a lovely story...and you tell it so well...<br /><br />you are VERY lucky to have Grandparent memories and stories. Although I have many Family stories, I never knew my paternal Grandparents and only knew my maternal Grandmother.<br /><br />and note to self......burn all old letters, hide screw drivers, hammer, bobbie pins, paperclips, rubberbands, Old MacGyver dvd's, Nancy Drew books, ect...The Teamsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10540937194986571021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-90501056377485487102009-09-24T08:31:01.437-07:002009-09-24T08:31:01.437-07:00Hands down the best blog post I have read all year...Hands down the best blog post I have read all year =) <br /><br />Most people would not recognized just how incredibly lucky they were to have found that as a child. I suspect is shaped you in ways you did not realize at the time.Cinnamon Girl https://www.blogger.com/profile/06542122037324196279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-25212036910083897492009-09-24T06:20:58.639-07:002009-09-24T06:20:58.639-07:00I just went back to read comments and chuckled tha...I just went back to read comments and chuckled that Linda and I both used the word enchanting. It really, really is. I'm going back to read it again. :)Maggie Moohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924053807057800082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-47010221367513612172009-09-24T06:20:01.228-07:002009-09-24T06:20:01.228-07:00This is the most enchanting and lovely story you h...This is the most enchanting and lovely story you have told us, in my opinion. Oh how I love the idea of you hiding away in that secret attic. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing this.Maggie Moohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924053807057800082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-48987753378569241892009-09-24T06:00:14.496-07:002009-09-24T06:00:14.496-07:00Beautifully touching. I came via Vinny, and am so ...Beautifully touching. I came via Vinny, and am so glad I took the time to visit. <br /><br />Very beautiful!LAChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804087660694789018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-71709277621586194922009-09-24T05:40:14.001-07:002009-09-24T05:40:14.001-07:00Wonderful story Kat and well offered. You're ...Wonderful story Kat and well offered. You're a lucky gal in many ways. Cheers Kat!!Schmoophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758200133537951854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-49057186997440577222009-09-23T18:01:14.487-07:002009-09-23T18:01:14.487-07:00DS: I am very fortunate to have had such a wonder...DS: I am very fortunate to have had such a wonderful extended family experience...my daughter even more so. It seems as if you are providing your kids a great family foundation and memories!<br /><br />Vincent: laughing...I can't even <i>imagine</i> sitting at my desk at work with coffee....laughing...<br /><br />Erika: thanks...but you've seen it cause some real trouble too. manana.katherine.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06000676644051958330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-31567688925537578322009-09-23T15:56:24.462-07:002009-09-23T15:56:24.462-07:00Just like the woman I know and love...getting into...Just like the woman I know and love...getting into some kind of adventure at a young age...curious and SMARTER than everyone around her. This was a great story and has made my day. I'll see you on Thursday.Erika Henderson-Morsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459343305473905848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-76159936938921746762009-09-23T12:43:31.069-07:002009-09-23T12:43:31.069-07:00Write the book anyway...damn the torpedoes (and fa...Write the book anyway...damn the torpedoes (and family) and full steam ahead...<br /><br />psst...I don't drink coffee! LOLVinny "Bond" Marinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033455144526676371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-70313027834964885422009-09-23T12:15:15.396-07:002009-09-23T12:15:15.396-07:00*sigh*
I have no memories like this. I had no li...*sigh*<br /><br />I have no memories like this. I had no living grandparents to know and love, no cousins with whom I grew up, no one to cherish my impishness or defiance.<br /><br />I love this story. Truly, truly LOVE and adore this story. Thank you for sharing this gift with us.Desert Songbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14320552900816326120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-13881791941380604172009-09-23T10:54:58.171-07:002009-09-23T10:54:58.171-07:00ILTV: thanks...they are good memories
Vincent: yo...ILTV: thanks...they are good memories<br /><br />Vincent: you of all people (just home from your honeymoon) would appreciate a true love story. There are so many little side stories. I've threatened to write a book...not everyone was pleased with that idea. ha.<br /><br />ILTV: well Vinny did read it with coffee...laughing...being a single "Mum" to three teens is far more work than Vinny does...smile.<br /><br />Linda: they did have an amazing love. Probably why all of us girls have "grandfather complexes" rather than "father" complexes. If I ever write a book...it's gonna be called: "No White Sheep" as each of us is the Black Sheep of the family in some way.<br /><br />Sandee: thank you....although I did know my grandparents better than most...there really is so much more that happened. I really need all of us cousins to interrogate our folks while we still can. smile.<br /><br />Give your guy a hug from us. (well me anyway...The Teamster would think that was gay....laughing)katherine.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06000676644051958330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-72364873122516313862009-09-23T09:42:02.721-07:002009-09-23T09:42:02.721-07:00Beautiful Katherine. I loved your defiance and yo...Beautiful Katherine. I loved your defiance and your passion for learning more about your grandparents. I am so happy you have the letter box. No one else earned the right to have it either. <br /><br />Thanks for all the smiles and tears of this wonderful piece of your life.<br /><br />Have a terrific day. Big hug to you and The Teamster. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-26789634780025644132009-09-23T08:52:36.563-07:002009-09-23T08:52:36.563-07:00What an enchanting and endearing story that encomp...What an enchanting and endearing story that encompasses so many different and varied aspects of love, growing up, and family. <br /><br />I absolutely love love stories and the one between your grandfather and grandmother is wonderful. Those letters are beautiful and something to be treasured. I believe your grandmother left them to the right grandchild when she left them to you. <br /><br />Of course, this leaves us with questions about the aunts and uncles and your father's relationship with his in-laws so you're going to have to write a sequel or prequel or something! <br /><br />We'll be waiting!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698969349369789642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-70331516651836990242009-09-23T08:12:57.117-07:002009-09-23T08:12:57.117-07:00(well, apart from the being at work bit)(well, apart from the being at work bit)I, Like The Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423569600315825506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-5310962021849717942009-09-23T08:12:32.888-07:002009-09-23T08:12:32.888-07:00he (up arrow) said what I didn't. . .
. . .ha...he (up arrow) said what I didn't. . .<br /><br />. . .hadn't had enough coffee! (is that a good enough excuse?)<br /><br />(-:I, Like The Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423569600315825506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-12196871658584256212009-09-23T08:07:48.297-07:002009-09-23T08:07:48.297-07:00Katherine....I am sitting here at my desk at work ...Katherine....I am sitting here at my desk at work with a huge smile on my face and tears rolling down my cheeks.<br /><br />This was one of the most outstanding posts I have read in my time in the bloggosphere.<br /><br />I loved loved loved this line <i>but the other kids were paying me no never mind</i>.<br /><br />I loved that you Nancy Drew'ed all of grand dads efforts to keep you from your secret place.<br /><br />The other things you alluded to...you have built up a curiosity now girl...what were the reasons the aunts and uncles rules were imposed...what were the family dynamics you learned?<br /><br />Girl...you need to put this all down in one place...you have the makings of a very successful, interesting, engaging book here.<br /><br />Thanks for making my morning completely different that I had envisioned.Vinny "Bond" Marinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033455144526676371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-14581663712889928822009-09-23T01:11:55.854-07:002009-09-23T01:11:55.854-07:00beautiful
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X<i>beautiful</i><br /><br />thank you<br /><br /><b>X</b>I, Like The Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423569600315825506noreply@blogger.com