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June 15, 2006 will be a special day for my Aunt
June. She will celebrate 90 years of life. Looking at her, one would
not want to believe this fiesty, sharp-tongued little woman is
that old. She's five feet tall and weighs about 100 pounds. Her hair
is almost black with very little gray. She sees and hears well. She is
active with a keen mind and a great, kind heart.
Every weekend, (weather permitting) she opens her booth at the flea
market. This is very important to her. It gives her a sense of
purpose. She is constantly on the look out for things to sell, and
craft items she can make for her booth. Her wares are packed up and
moved there early on Saturday morning by one of her sons. The unsold
residue is returned home in the evening. She doesn't earn much for all
the work she does, but it really helps. This money goes into her
"fund." It is not co-mingled with other monies. You see, it is
earmarked for the poor at Christmas time. Aunt purchases as much food
as she has money. It is then delivered to her church where the pastor
channels it to needy families. Aunt June prays she will have enough for
ten families each year, and usually does, even if it requires additional
from her own purse. As mother to six sons, four daughters and twelve
grands, there are always helping hands for which she praises the Lord.
No working on Sunday, as she has to attend church
both morning and night. After the Sunday morning worship, she stops by
a different nursing home each week to visit the sick and elderly. She
tells them of the morning church sermon and has prayer with them.
She has attended so many funerals, she and the different mortuary
attendants are on a first name basis.
Aunt loves a good joke and laughs heartily when she tells one, seeming
to remember them all. Her mind is clear and she is quick witted, most
times giving a sassy answer. A few weeks ago when it was cold she wore
a faux fur hat to church. The pastor came up and admired her hat.
"What kind of fur is your hat?" he asked. "Don't know Reverend," she
replied, "but it's warm fur and it's paid fur." She laughed, tongue in
cheek.
Perhaps Aunt's rules for living are the reason she has achieved the age
of 90, still able to live in her own home and to cook and care for her
brother who is 83. She does things a much younger person would do. The
laundry may take her a little longer. She confesses that she doesn't
cook like she used to, but uses a lot of "new and handy items." She
still enjoys shopping or a few days at the beach in summer, where she's
happy walking in the sand. Don't say "go" within earshot or she will be
in the car before you can get ready. Recently, she made a nine-hour
trip (each way) to another state to see her daughter's new home.
God has truly blessed this lady and she, in turn,
has tried to pass the blessings on.
Happy Birthday Aunt June.
May you live to see 100!!
©2006 Clara Wersterfer |
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Re: Love on the Rays of the
Sun, by Jackie Stewart
WOW! Jackie's take on our pets waiting at the Rainbow Bridge is a
touching tribute to our furry friends as well as pet lovers.
Thanks
Mark Crider
Re: Tea, a Simple Foundation
of Life, by Carol Roach
Enjoyed your story about the TEA BAG! I enjoy a cup of EARL GRAY
from time to time!
S M THOMPSON
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