Happy 56, Mom and Dad!
Growing up, I thought I was the richest girl in the world. We had a big two-story house, took a fun vacation to my grandma's farm in Missouri every summer, and got to eat out on our birthdays. We spent uninterrupted time as a family every Monday night. On Sunday evenings my mom would make waffles and we'd sit around and play games ("Masterpiece" was my favorite), laugh and chat.
Looking back on my childhood, I realize now that we weren't very rich monetarily. Our large two-story home where seven people lived was 2,000 square feet. We always went to Missouri for our summer vacation because it was free food and lodging (and of course to see my sweet grandmother). And, we only ate out on our birthdays because Mom and Dad couldn't afford it any other time.
Wow--what a wonderful way of life. What a great lesson that wealth is what's in your heart, not your pocketbook.
I just want to give a shout-out to my parents, Robert and Clarine Downs, who will celebrate 56 years of marriage on March 9. Being raised in their home was like heaven on earth, and I'll be forever grateful for the lessons learned there. Now it's my turn to keep this tradition going with my children!
What are the fond memories you have of your childhood? Did you have a large garden where you picked fruits and vegetables? Did you have a favorite activity that you did with your family? What was the most comfortable chair in your home? Don't delay--write these memories down today!
Looking back on my childhood, I realize now that we weren't very rich monetarily. Our large two-story home where seven people lived was 2,000 square feet. We always went to Missouri for our summer vacation because it was free food and lodging (and of course to see my sweet grandmother). And, we only ate out on our birthdays because Mom and Dad couldn't afford it any other time.
Wow--what a wonderful way of life. What a great lesson that wealth is what's in your heart, not your pocketbook.
I just want to give a shout-out to my parents, Robert and Clarine Downs, who will celebrate 56 years of marriage on March 9. Being raised in their home was like heaven on earth, and I'll be forever grateful for the lessons learned there. Now it's my turn to keep this tradition going with my children!
What are the fond memories you have of your childhood? Did you have a large garden where you picked fruits and vegetables? Did you have a favorite activity that you did with your family? What was the most comfortable chair in your home? Don't delay--write these memories down today!