Books by the old Leather Chair

  • Snow In The Summer
  • My Bible
  • The Power of Silence
  • What Comes Next and to Like It
  • Encore Provence
  • A Year in Provence

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Always Remember The Reason Why

Jess and someone special in her life....


I am holding you as a baby


We are sitting on the swing at the old farmhouse. Probably 15 years ago. Grandma loved wearing sundresses and going barefoot...

Remember the reason
you write and post images
frequently

You find such joy in this late life venture
and people of all ages, walks of
life that are far and near
seem to enjoy reading about

One Woman who built a cottage at the
edge of the woods and returned to her
much loved land
in her last years

It is for your children and grandchildren
that you write

An opportunity for them to know
what is happening in
in your life

A chance for them to know you
a little better

The written word reveals so much
From the Heart

A gift received
letter from my
oldest granddaughter

my heart is smiling


2/8/2011


Grandma,

That snowy picture of the angel is so beautiful - I always think of you when I see angels because I still remember as a little girl you showing me all your angel statues in the house and garden. Stay warm and well !

Love you,

Jessica

9 comments:

MsGraysea said...

Simply beautiful...I especially love the photo of you and Jessica on the porch swing.

Beverly said...

Oh, I do hope to one day see my grandkids 'all grown up'....I love the pictures...

Anonymous said...

I wept at today's vintage of wise and thoughtful words.

During my spiritual direction coursework, I learned how we are led to heart's truth when we "follow the tears."

And gosh, that's just how I feel; Ernestine, your works hit home in deep way. And I'm grateful.

One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods. said...

Marcia and Beverly, thanks for visiting.
AnEveryDayLife - thank you for your kind words. I think we have a lot in common :)

Anonymous said...

Jess is so pretty and the photo of the two of you is such a wonderful picture. I know you cherish photos just as I do. My only grandchild is 3! I have a long time before he is grown up.

the wild magnolia said...

This is a dear post! Brought tears to my eyes and touched my heart. The reason why...we do things...it is good think about and know the reason why!

Thank you for sharing, your words are a gift to me!

Blessings ans sending love and a ((hug)), magnolia

One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods. said...

Judy and Sandra, thanks for visiting. Jess is so dear to me.

BlondeMomBlog (Jamie) said...

I love it...sweet sweet pictures and sentiments!

One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods. said...

My Jamie - thank you for visiting mom's sharing :)