Tag Archives: great-grandmother

Pretty in Pink

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Climbing Downhill

Humble and reserved, she rarely spoke about herself or expressed an opinion. She would answer some questions about her life, although guardedly. Often, she would shrug off questions she may have considered too personal. I describe her personality to explain … Continue reading →

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A Little Cupboard’s Big Life

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Climbing Downhill

Around 1936, when Jan was a little girl, a little play kitchen cupboard was made for her by her Uncle Eddie. Jan grew up, got married and had sons. As far as the remaining family can remember, the little cupboard … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Eleanor

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

I’ve written about her here before. I respected and adored her and felt accepted and loved by my grandmother-in-law.  She lived to the age of 93, long enough to see her children have children, and to know and love some … Continue reading →

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Great Grandma in a Box – Part 3

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Climbing Downhill

I’ve shared that my Great Grandma Nina was a hard worker and thought deeply. We  also discover she showed kindness to others as evidenced in the note she wrote shown below.  I’m sure she was kind routinely, but her kindness … Continue reading →

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I Discovered My Great Grandmother in a Box

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Climbing Downhill

……no, not her physical body.  But I have discovered the woman she was through what has been kept in a box for many years.  Item by item, I have pieced together who she was and I have gladly found her worth … Continue reading →

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