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History Of Grandma

Many have asked about the grandmother who said the things in this series.
Some have even hinted that such a person doesn't exist.  There was a real
live grandmother(s).  The bulk of these ideas came from my Grandmother
Helton and my Grandmother Rader.  Both of these wonderful women had a 
great deal of influence on my life.  During the years of childhood and
youth on a farm in northern Missouri, I was often in their homes.  There
were a lot of games, chores, good times, bad times, and all of these were
mixed together.  Whatever we were involved in we were never far from making
sure that it all amounted to something.  There was the constant reminder
that life was important and that we should never take it for granted. Most
of all no act was done simply just to do it.  This doesn't mean that life
was to be dull and bland.  For instance, my grandmother Helton was the
one who taught me to make whistles, pop guns, and all kinds of toys. She
could also could turn some very hard chores into something to have fun
with.  For instance, one such hunt involved getting my sisters, my brothers
and I to find the piece of paper with the special mark on it.  She offered
the biggest and best cookie for the one who could find it.  Of course each
of us worked desperately to find any piece of paper big or small that had
that 'mark'.  I don't remember who won, what the mark was, but as I think
back; Grandma's house got very clean!  

At this time, there are enough sayings to last for quite awhile.  I am
certain that the other sayings that keep coming my way may also make their
way into the Grandma series.

Your coming here has been much appreciated.  It would be very helpful if
you would do the favor of sending an email with suggestions or comments 
which you might have.   In any case THANKS FOR COMING BY!!



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