The Event ~ The Transformation

Saturday,  April 21 was Mathilda's First Communion.  That is always an important event in the life of young boys and girls growing up within the Catholic church.  The service itself speaks of a transformation within the hearts of these young children when they publicly accept their responsibility as a child of God and declare their faith and belief in Christ as Lord.  This event in itself can transform the life of a child forever when the event and meaning is guarded within the heart, soul and spirit of the believing child and lived through actions and attitudes that will glorify God. 



Nov 28, 1970



The young girls participating dress in beautiful white dresses and veils which I think  symbolize purity.  This being the first granddaughter to enter into this rite, following three grandsons, I knew her mom would want to make a very special white dress for the occasion.  I offered my wedding dress to Janel to cut up and transform into a first communion dress.  Mathilda, Mom and Grandma (me) were delighted with the end result. 



 

What a splendid way to make use of a wedding dress, transforming it into a first communion dress. 





It's always a joy and a blessing to share in these eventful days in the lives of our very special grandchildren.  We love you Miss Mathilda!





The Event ~ The Swing Swung, Swang, and Scrapped

We bought the heavy tubular swing set must have been back in 1974 when Janel was about 2.  We bought it used, but it was heavy and more solid than the light-weight modern swing sets.  It moved from the fenced in yard of the little white house to the big back yard of the big green house.  Then in 1986 it got moved to Grandpa & Grandma's yard for three years when we moved to Scottsbluff.  In  1990 we moved it to it's new home in the country where it weathered many storms and brought enjoyment to more children and our  own grandkids and friends and relatives.  The swing was painted a few times.  The glider was scrapped several years ago.  The old swing continued to stand - not so firmly - through the years.

Janel at age 4

Until . . . Sunday, April 8, 2012, the swing set was put to rest on the iron scrap pile.  It's almost sad!  But what once brought years of enjoyment became a recent eyesore and no longer a safe playmate.  The memories of childhood swinging will linger with my children and grandchildren. 

Alexis at age 10 months

Cash - age 4 months

Janel - 6 yrs,  Alexis 3 1/2 years



Aunt Kathy with Janel  - 3, and Alexis - 7 months.

 

Melinda, Vern, Julia, Justin, Jaclyn - 1995

Somewhere there must be pictures of my grandkids on this swing set.  I know they enjoyed it many times.  They were eventful times ~ swinging times ~ swinging events!   Now may it rest in peace!