When my husband's aunt passed away in the 1990s, she left behind a box of small diaries. David and I were given seven of these little books.Mary was a simple, God-fearing woman. She was quiet and rarely expressed herself on any subject of discussion and kept her feelings close to her own chest. But day by day she would record the high points of her life. What a delight it has been to see how she went about in her quiet way at the same time rejoicing in the work of her hands that God had established for her !
"May the favor of our God rest upon us ; establish the work of our hands for us, yes, establish the works of our hands." Psalm 90:17
I plan on sharing her journals here on this blog. And I pray that you will see her love for God, family , friends ,her strength and in her own way , wisdom .
The Year 1971
Friday Jan. 1
I was off for the holidays and the sun was pretty so washed iron, mop and cleaned up the house.
Saturday Jan.2
Aunt G came over and eat dinner with me. I washed my hair before she got here.
Sunday Jan. 3
Went to church G. L. brought me a late Christmas gift.
Monday Jan. 4
My first day back at work after the Christmas holidays. And went to the circle meeting tonight. (Note: Mary worked in the lunchroom at Matthews school for many years.)
Tuesday Jan 5
Was a real pretty day sun was out warm so I defrost my icebox when I got home from work.
Wednesday Jan 6
I made a big blackberry cobbler for the Lions club supper tomorrow night- (Note: more than likely those blackberries came from her own bushes and had been frozen.)
Thursday Jan 7
Had Lion Club supper had 20 men got a chick box= $3o.oo
Lion supper $30.00
1 comment:
Debbie, I love this. Thanks for sharing the thoughts of a sweet lady.
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