Greetings, Ripplemakers

Christmas Memories
by
Ann Glover

                    
Every year the kids had their pictures taken with Santa at the nearby store. It was a special occasion as that meant it was almost time for the big day. Santa would ask them their wishes and then give them a candy cane.

I taught myself how to crochet the first year I married just a small doily was my feat. Then I decided to make each one a small stocking, they had their own color and would run to the tree each day to check and see if there was a treat for them. When they found something it meant time to go to bed early as Santa would be coming that night. I still have the little socks and put them on the tree it has been more than forty years now. Each year they would ask me ""Mom, why do you still put that stuff on the tree??"" I tell them it is a good memory feeling.... now they are all grown up with their own families and they just look at me and say, I know now, it's that good memory feeling...

This year I bring them out again even though he will never be here any more, but the memories will be as alive as they were always were before. In memory of my son,,9-22-60  -  9-13-03

?© 2003 Anne Glover
luci @ dixie-net.com

I live in a small town near Tupelo, MS. I am 64 years old and was raised on a small farm near Memphis, TN.  My husband was in the Army for 25 years, first being drafted and then becoming a career soldier. We have been married for 45 years. We had a daughter in Okla. our son was born in TN., and our youngest daughter was born in Fort Ord, Calif. We have 5 grand's and now 5 great grand's. I write poems and have lots of journals of my life and times of growing up on a small farm and moving to lots of cities.

From the Mailbag

(Re:  Am I a Children?)

What a wonderful story.  And look what a wonderful man Roger has become by the Grace of God.  I give this one 5 pearls.  I loved it. 
Diane Chambers
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(Re: Just Another Morning)

Good writing because it made me agonize about going to work and all that entails.  Not being a morning person myself and retired it was almost painful to read. 
Julia Greer
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Re:  Growing Up in Missouri, Part II

This is a very good history lesson.  She has a good memory.  I hope to start writing my history down someday soon. While I still have my memory.  Thanks for a good story.  enjoyed it. 
Diane Chambers
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This was wonderful
Julia Greer
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Re: We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Stehvin certainly knows how to weave a very heart rendering story. Makes you think. Thanks
Mark Crider
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Re: Christmas Samaritan

Don Carroll's story should be told to "It's a Miracle" show on TV! Amazing! God IS good.

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 Re: November Night Thoughts

 Another excellent writer and story.
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Barbara,

I thoroughly enjoyed "November Night Thoughts." What a poignant piece.  Bittersweet the reality of life and how short it really is. And how precious and dear are those loved ones who share it with us.
With warm regards,
Kathy Anne Harris

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