Reflections..Grama B, Reunion with Uncle Mel

Grama Bagley loved the simple things in life. 

 She loved flowers, she loved baking and gardening, she loved music. 

 Most of all she loved her family. 

She loved summer when the Low and Bagley cousins came from out of town. 

 I think the reason we loved being together in her home was because we felt her love. 

We felt the security that comes from being together. 

 Grama didn't have much in the way of material things, she didn't give us much materially..but she gave us everything this world has to offer. 

She gave of herself.  She gave of her time, she gave us her love. 

 She passed on her many gifts, her sense of humor, her love of music, her love of quilting, her artistic abilities. 

 She had five amazing children and thirteen grandchildren who will always be grateful for the time and love she gave to us.

Dad and Uncle Mel got a lot of Grama's characteristics. 

 They loved music, they loved to get together and have a good party, laugh and joke.

  (I think the joking and teasing came from Grampa.) 

 When Uncle Mel, Aunt Barbara and their girls came to town we spent our days and nights at Grama's and Grampa's

Barbeques, singing and listening to Uncle Mel and Dad tell stories, laugh and try to one up each other.

  Again, it was that time spent with one another that cements a family together. 

 We may not see those cousins often.  Dad, mom, Aunt Barbara, Marie, Grama and Grampa are all gone now..but the memories will last. 

Uncle Mel invited us to Pinedale this past weekend. 

There were a lot of games, singing, fishing and good food. 

So much fun seeing our cousins and their children. 

 Uncle Mel, sitting in the midst of us all, was in charge, making sure we were participating, "who's marching the best?" he'd say 

 "sing that song one more time, a prize for the best singer." 

 said Uncle Mel

And of course, everybody marched and sang.  

 

Thank you  for the beautiful weekend.  For bringing our family together. 

 The world is so busy these days. 

 It is good to stop and realize that simple things like good food, singing, games,

spending time on a summer evening and being with family making memories is what it is all about.