Kate

First things first - URS!!!!! I got my present today! Thank you SO MUCH! You are really too sweet. *glomps and huggles* *loves*

Second, I came across something my granddad had written for my mom when she was going to college. She was doing some project on the Depression and asked my grandparents to share their experiences. I've typed it in here because every time I read it it makes me smile. Granddad had a wonderful sense of humor, and he loved to tell stories. It also reminds me just how blessed I've been in my life. As bad as I've thought my financial problems were, I've never had to worry about food and shelter. I've always had some place or person I could fall back on.

Anyway, for those who are interested, here is my Granddaddy Brown's account of the Great Depression. I've made minor spelling changes, but these are his words.

( Story time! )

First, happy stuff! I got a package from Delaney and a card from Dawnie! Woo-hoo! Thank you so much for thinking of me, Delaney dear! Meredith asked if I was going to share with her, to which I replied, "I don't see your name on this box." *g* And thank you, Dawnie, for the card! I love mail. International mail is extremely fun. Did you two get mail from me?

( And now for Kate's self-pitying ramble )