Women Who Influenced Me

By Lynn, on June 17th, 2008

I think I mentioned about a week ago, a lovely old frame that I found at the thrift store. I paid around $2.49 for it. I knew it would be wonderful painted. And paint it I did.

Then I put some special things in it that I’ve been wanting to display for a long time.

My grandmother – Jewel, my mother’s mother, who died on Thanksgiving Day last year at 90 years old. I miss her so. This photo of her was torn and shedding its finish. I have been working to refinish it on my computer. It’s getting better, but still has a lot of work to go.

This wonderful old picture is my husband’s mother, Geneva Dare (named after Virginia Dare) and her mother, Verda Margaret. My husband’s mother was born in 1918, my grandmother was born in 1917. My sweet husband was born when his mother was in her 40s.

This old christening gown is the one that Geneva wore as an infant. I had a professional portrait done of my oldest son as a newborn. He was wearing this gown with me holding him. Sweet.

This is a rose that has been in a flower press since after Grandma Jewel’s funeral.

This carnation and bunch of dried flowers were also taken from Grandma’s grave.

These women’s lives are over, but their influence remains. I see my mother-in-law in my husband, and sometimes in my children. I think often of my Grandma and all that she endured and believed. These women were safe influences.

I need to be careful of the influences I leave behind.

Lynn

PS – My sweet on-line friend Sandra invited me to participate in a meme. I would love to, but I got tagged for that one awhile back. Thank you for thinking of me, Sandra!!

Michele (ivy)

June 17, 2008 at 11:37 am · Reply

The picture frame is beautiful! And, the items inside and picture are priceless!

Great work Lynn!

Thanks for sharing your keepsake!

Michele

Linda

June 17, 2008 at 12:13 pm · Reply

Your frame is charming. How pretty a spot to showcase such precious memories.
Your very creative.
I also have many photos up of my both Grandmothers…it keeps them close at heart.
I hope yours will do the same.
Best of luck with your creations.
Linda