A Christmas Story in a Postcard
Sometimes a Christmas story comes from long ago, in a postcard, from a daughter who is away from her parents...
...going to school.
Dear Parents, (she wrote)
I will write you again. We have been busy all day.
We have our schedules made and heaps of studying to do tonight.
Answer soon, I will write you a letter as soon as I have time.
My grandmother.
I noticed on this precious postcard that the stamp was turned upside down. Did it mean the same then as it means now?
A photo of my grandmother with my grandfather years later.
For me she was a no nonsense kind of woman, but, she always loved Christmas. She would take each gift and open it slowly savoring the moment, for as long as she could. I loved that about her.
At this time of year, I always miss my grandmothers.
Comments
Elizabeth
Mystery Writing is Murder
I love the old postcards. They hold such memories. People don't send postcards anymore and it's a shame.
Thanks for sharing yours.
I'd love if you added your blog to my friends' list. I think it's great getting to know you.
hugs hugs
I have set up scheduled posting for the next few weeks and probably won't be commenting, but I'll be back in real time on January 3, 2010. Merry Christmas and a truly Blessed New Year.
Lee
http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/
Plus she raised great sons...my daddy and uncles.
Wish they were here.
Patti
www.pattilacy.com/blog
I'm curious, what does an upside down stamp mean?
The Park Wife
Linda, Welcome and please come back.
Mason, I have one family member who usually sends a postcard instead of a card. It's really neat.
Betty, OH NO, I thought I had done that. You probably know by now I ran over to your place and joined.
Lee, YOU have a Merry Christmas and we will hear from you after the New Year. Enjoy your trip.
Lakeviewer, I am very fortunate to have known my grandmothers. they are such a big part of me.
Joanne, Sweet memories indeed.
Patti, Because we are here, I guess "they" are here too? I also see them in other family members. Is that dorky?
CM, Because I did this so fast, I didn't get a chance to ask my dad about it.
Eileen, Wellll in my dayyyy upside down stamps meant love. Surely that's not just a Missouri thing? Of course it can also mean you need your glasses or you are in a hurry. :)
PW, Happy Holidays to you too.
SORRY IT TOOK ME SO LONG TONIGHT TO TALK TO YOU ALL. I SLEPT ALL EVENING. I AM AFRAID I MIGHT BE COMING DOWN WITH...SOMETHING.
went to an old country church last weekend- that my grandparents and great grandparents would have both attended
Loved standing in the space where they stood- singing praises to the same Jesus. Such a sense of connection.
51 years old- and I still miss them
thanks for your post..