Write about your most memorable childhood gift. Was is a Christmas gift? A Birthday gift? Was is something you really wanted or was it a surprise that ended up holding a sentimental place in your heart? What do you remember? How did it make you feel?
I was really a lucky kid when I look back at birthdays and Christmas Day. I didn’t ask for things like kids do today. My requests were all about dolls and bikes. Normal things, not too pricey.
There were no iPad, and cell phones. So I didn’t get yelled at or hear things like, what in the world are you thinking? Do you think we are made out of money? You better rewrite that list.
It didn’t matter what age I was I always received what I asked for. I didn’t give it much thought back then. What kid does? All I knew is what i wished so hard for I got. There were two Christmas Day’s and one birthday that I remember better than any others.
One year when I was about 7, I received a Chatty Cathy Doll.
The next year when I was 8, I received Baby Thumbelina.
These two photos are exactly like the dolls I owned. The year I turned ten for my birthday I received my very first brand new bike.
Mine was just like this but it was apple red.
As I stated in the beginning I was a lucky kid. Oh, it wasn’t because I received the gifts I wanted more than anything.
It was because I had a new Mom in my life. I came from a broken home and Mom did her best. She had no training. She was just thrown into the situation. We were here first children she cared for.
I think that now that I am grown and have my own children and grandchildren; I can see and understand the pain that children can put us through. I can see how strong Mom was. She did a good job.
Mom if you aren’t too busy hanging out with God, l hope you turn your ear down here on earth and hear me saying, you were the best Mom ever. Love and miss you. I will see you again.
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I love this. I miss my mom too. I like how you posted the photos. Brings back memories for me.
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I am glad what I wrote can bring you happy memories. Thanks for sharing with me
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Sweet, Terry. I remember Chatty Cathy–a friend of my brother’s had one. The one thing I remember her saying was, “Do you like pickle ice cream?”
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Wow, what a saying that is? I remember my doll saying I love you
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I so wanted a Thumbelina! I still look for them.
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I found one at a Goodwill store years ago. A lucky find that she still worked
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My mom was my grandmother. And she went above and beyond to make me happy. To get me what i wanted. I guess I was spoiled. lol. As a kid and before being a parent myself, I didn’t realize what lengths parents will go to out of love. It makes me wish I had been more grateful and not asked for so much. I miss her.
Thank you for sharing your memory ♥
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I don’t think any of us kids realize the effort that goes into caring for a child until we have our own. Then we understand. You were very lucky to have a loving grandma! hugs Kellie
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How wonderful. Sounds like your mother was sent to you from heaven. I suppose it’s only natural she should go back. I miss my mother too. I like to think she’s happy I keep writing.
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I bet she is. I like to believe that our loved ones are watching over us still today. hugs my friend
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Terry, wonderful written … so glad that you got a new mom that loved you and cared for you – and she are the reason for you being the person you’re a today. A wonderful tribute. Plus I think its great you have started to break up your stories with more photos .. make it more easy for me to read .. and more interesting.
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I am glad I have made changes that have benefited you as the reader. i will do anything to make your life easier because you mean the world to me
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Terry, my dearest … thank you so much for your lovely words. You mean so much to me too .. only wish we lived closer to each other.
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I would give my left arm if I thought it could mean we could meet just one time. You mean the world to me, Love and hugs my sweet friend
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Aw this was lovely, thank you for sharing this with us Terry! I like the photos to bring us a great visual 🙂
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thank you so much Talicha! I appreciate your comment very much
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No problem!
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