Granma Jones - 17 years old (1937)
A note Granma sent me about 10 years ago. All growing up she would be sure to give us grandkids new bills when she gave us money so we wouldn't be infected by any germs that might be lurking on the old ones!
In case you have a hard time reading it..."Joy Honey-the bank insisted that they don't get new $ bills, so I ironed these on real high to kill the germs people might have left on them. I've always been able to get new ones before-
Have a blessed Christmas and here's $5 to help repay you for the precious pictures you've sent. Honey-I know it's just a drop in the bucket. We have 126...in our family now..."
I think this was Feb. 1995 - Granma's 75th birthday party.
June 1995Megan pointed out today that I haven't posted anything for quite some time. Apparently, life hasn't been too exciting lately. But this month does mark what would have been my Granma Jones' 89th birthday. There isn't another person in the world who could make you feel more special and loved than this sweet woman. Some of my earliest memories are being held and rocked by her. I am sure I'm not alone in this. You can see in the note above that at the time it was written there were 126 members of our family.
Her house and car always smelled of graham crackers and bananas and she had the softest hands I have ever felt.
Just a few memories...out of many...
Happy Birthday Granma!
Just a few memories...out of many...
Happy Birthday Granma!
5 comments:
I would have to agree with every observation you stated in regards to Granma! She was the sweetest, kindest & best Granma any child could ask for. All you had to do is invest an interest in her & she would gobble you up with LOVE. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Granma, Joy! I love you!
WOW! What a sweet grandma! I always thought she has the softest skin too!
That is the funniest thing I have ever heard- That is probably where I get my germ-a-phobe issue from...Good times with Grandma!
It was fun to read about granma! I will never forget how soft her hands were. I love the letter she wrote to you - Joy honey! What a keepsake!
What a sweet tribute. I too received a few notes with the ironed bills to kill the germs. She was such a sweet and funny lady!
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