Friday, January 29, 2010

Friday Flashback Photo

Alicia from more than words hosts every Friday a flash back photo. It's for us to check out every one's favorite photo's from the past(you know pre-digital). It's tons of fun looking at every ones pictures so join us by linking up on Mr. Linky over at Alicia's.
This is Fern and I in 1995. She was our neighbor when I was a little girl(about 5). She was like a second mom to me. My Mom was a single Mom and Fern use to have me over and we would bake cookies and make all kinds of goodies together.
Well in 1995 when I went back to Iowa for a visit I looked Fern up and went to visit her. It was a great visit and we talked about the things we remembered from way back when. She also gave me some cookie cutters that we use to use all those years ago.
I kept in touch with Fern after that until she passed March 1999.
A very beautiful woman and I'm thankful for her still.

12 comments:

Lisa said...

That's so sweet:) Older people are so cool...it's great that you got to have her in your life.

You have a new follower:)

More Than Words said...

Oh, Robyn..how wonderful that you got to see her again in 1995!! I can imagine all the goodies you baked with her, and I'm sure she enjoyed your company. I bet you miss her!

Darcie said...

We are so blessed by all the "moms" in our life's, huh. I am certain Fern felt the love you had for her, and how special to have those cookie cutters now.

Makes me wonder what young kids I could reach out to as well. Thanks so much for sharing Robyn and have a beautiful weekend!

Carin said...

Oh that is such a special picture. You have such wonderful memories of your time together. What a beautiful relationship.

Wanda..... said...

A very sweet photo Robyn.

Debbie Petras said...

I love to hear stories of women like your Fern. How awesome that she took the time to spend with you during that time in your life.

blessings,
Debbie

Alexis AKA MOM said...

What a sweet story and beautiful picture!

Love she gave you the cookie cutters how special.

Erin said...

What a terrific memory...I'm so glad you got the picture of you two together. It seems that you both were lucky to have each other...

He & Me + 3 said...

That is awesome that you have this picture to remind you of Fern and all the sweet memories. Love this.

Kat said...

I remember special neighbors who really invested in the lives of me and my siblings when my parents divorced. What a blessing they were to my life. Nice that you got to visit her again.

Laurencita said...

So sweet to remember a good person...

Jenny said...

Fern looks so lovely and kind. How wonderful she lives on in your memories.