Treasured Heirlooms!

On my last visit home, my mom gave me my first family heirloom. A handmade blanket by my great grandmother (Grandma Gus) It is blue and white and intricately made. It is a treasure for sure. My great grandmother died when I was 5, but she was always known for climbing into bed with her grandchildren (my mom) and great grandchildren and making them feel loved. My mom has always shared treasured memories of her. I took some pictures of Luke with this treasure so that I have them for always.




My other great grandmother (Great grandmother Plume) just passed away a few months before her 100th birthday. We are going to have a memorial for her near her 100th birthday this December to celebrate her life. My mom gave me a hand stitched table cloth that grandmother Plume made. I told my mom to hang onto it and give it to me next year with a hand written note telling about the tablecloth. These treasures will be in my hope chest to pass onto my children. My great grandmother would always tell me amazing stories when I would visit her and they were a testament to her wonderful life.