to_my_children.odt

December 31, 2015

Comments that I have made are some of the memories I have of the events in your lives while you were living at home.

We lived back from the road, but it seemed like the road was an attraction. I spent hours watching you when you were outside, but you very quickly got out of sight. It was a good thing that the traffic was not as heavy as it is now.

I am so thankful for each one of you.. God was faithful in supplying our needs. I used to wish that I could provide more things for you when you were growing up. I know that underwear and socks isn't the greatest Christmas present. Not like some of your friends had, but you didn't complain about it. (at least to me). Thank you.

You provided such interesting entertainment at Christmas or other holidays with your original plays. I know that you didn't get that talent from me. I forgive you for tying me up with the crepe paper.

I look through my house and see all of the things that you have given to me as gifts. Such good choices that you made. Some of them have been used for many years. Thank you.

I have received such beautiful cards through the years. They have verses in that bring tears to my eyes and thoughts that I think I don't deserve. You are so thoughtful. Thank You.

You have been there to help in so many ways when we needed help. Thank you.

I have written some of the memories of my life to give you some idea of what it was like growing up when I did.

I love each of you so much.

Mom