Comments on: Tell Me a Story

By: Clyde Tigner

Clyde Tigner — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:39:00 +0000

Becky–I am so sorry I missed reading this in a timely manner. I am saddened at your loss. Thank you for sharing this with us!!! By the way, I have an old photo of your aunt Neva sitting on a stump at Spring Mill State Park. My mother created an oil painting based upon this photo.

By: kathy

kathy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:21:09 +0000

Becky — I don’t have your gift for the written word (Tammy got that
talent in our family) but I can’t tell you how much your note meant
to me. As I have been going through Mom’s notes and cards I came
across the notes you wrote for your Mom, David and Aunt Zum. Mom
kept them all. You were very special to her as well. And you are
right, we come from very good stock. I started missing Mom from the
moment she passed and I always will. She endured a very tough three
years after Dad passed. I know she is having a big party right now
with your mom, Aunt Neva, Aunt Zum and Dad. She certainly deserves
it. I will keep your e-mail forever. Thanks so much.

By: Julie Hyndman

Julie Hyndman — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:06:33 +0000

I recently applied for a Lilly Grant. My title was “It ‘Seams’ to be in my Blood”. The theme specifically dealt with the creative talents that were passed down to me and learning to embrace them. The creative, indepedent, women on both sides of my family have molded me into the woman I am today. We have some awesome family memories that I will never forget. I mourn the loss of so many our dear loved ones. Seeing Aunt Mary last month was bittersweet. As I watched and listened to her, I saw glimpses of Grandma, Mom, Zum, and your mom. I miss them all very much. As always, you wrote a very thoughtful tribute to Aunt Mary and her sisters. I wish you a very memorable holiday season of love and joy!

By: Konen

Konen — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:34:46 +0000

I know this leaves an empty space in your life — in your heart and in your days. Your aunts could not have wanted a better niece than you have been to each of them over the years. And you phoned and visited them them lovingly — never as a chore, but as a git to them and to yourself. The thoughtfulness you show to all of us was shown to them as well. I know you will miss your Aunt Mary — for herself and also for the reminder she gave to you of your mom.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:54:47 +0000

So sorry to hear of your aunt’s death, Beck. I know how much all of your aunts meant to you….

By: Jean Hoffman

Jean Hoffman — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:30:21 +0000

And you, Becky, are passing the stories on to your children. They are part of the heritage. Sorry that you have lost aunt Mary, the last one of your mother’s big family. What an example your mother was to everyone–one of my life’s greatest blessings.

Jean H

By: Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:34:12 +0000

Becky,
What a beautiful tribute to your aunt. I’m sorry for your loss. I know she was very special to you. I love to hear the stories of my parent’s and grandparent’s childhoods too! It helps me get to know them better. It also helps me appreciate the blessings I have today. You, Becky, are one of my favorite blessings!

By: Rachael

Rachael — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:14:34 +0000

So sorry to hear of your Aunt Mary’s death.

What a colorful story that family has to tell – and just in the names! And, your mom looks just like you! (or maybe the other way around, at any rate, I thought that was YOU in the picture until I read the caption.)

By: Dorothy N

Dorothy N — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:15:32 +0000

Sorry to hear about your Aunt Mary..wonderful legacy she too left behind.
Love..Dorothy

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:07:36 +0000

I’m so sorry you lost your Aunt Mary. You wrote a great tribute to her.
I’m sure you are just as great an Aunt to your nieces and nephews. Pass it on.

Take care,
Paula