More on the Women in My Family

In response to Megan's questions on my last post, I'll write another one! Mostly, I want to know about the things you have seen the women in your family do. For Megan, I might add that you've seen Grandma Buis loving her family, including the in-laws, and making some things for you girls, serving in the church, always offering food to us, and reading, writing letters, and watching animal shows on television. And your Grandma Cripe did lots of beadwork and baked cookies, at the least! (Harder for me to remember her. I know she kept busy!) Both grandmas loved old houses, and so do I and I know you do, too. My mom would've loved your old house! As for your aunts, well, that defies explanation! I will mention Sandy's cooking and crazy-cool haunted houses, even if you've only heard about the latter ones. :) With Grandma Jeanie, you would've seen a very gracious lady that's devoted to her family and the Gospel, and who makes her surroundings and herself very beautiful. And, with me, I might add that you've seen me do some clay sculpture and painting, crafts and jewelry making; also, you still remember me being a runner and exercising, growing roses, selling cosmetics, loving the outdoors, going to college, and opening our home to others. (I won't mention the cluttered papers and too much used furniture in the garage, having too many toys, not to mention too many pets!) It's easy to think of things I have done or not done! It's amazing that you love to sew, since you didn't witness it growing up. Thanks to MamaJo for filling in some gaps! Of the things you've seen, tell me what you will continue with yourself, okay? (After you tell us what you've seen the women in your family do.) I think it would be great to journal/blog about this, and then make a family collection/history of the women, then do the same for the men. That would give a clearer shape to a narrative. As for the quilts, I didn't think the quilt we sold was made by a family member, or I wouldn't have sold it. But, even so, I still sooooooooo regret selling it!! The red and white one was made by your great-great grandmother on my mom's side, probably her mom's mother, who was Malinda, but I'll have to make sure what her last name was - or you can look it up on Family Search. Thank you for the questions and responses! I look forward to receiving more, from all of my readers!