I love this so very much!! Life in the 50’s and 60’s were so much fun!! I had Aunts that I loved and so many wonderful memories of visiting them. My heart aches for young people today who won’t experience the memories like this!! Reply
Made me think of my sister-in-law, Joleen. I was about 4 years old, & my brother had married, after coming back from Korea. They stayed at our house for a matter of weeks, Joleen was a jazzy girl, who could drive! And they had a yellow convertible, & Joleen was blond with a great tan! Now I did have 7 older sisters, but none as jazzy as Joleen, she had make-up, & lots of bangle jewelry. Reply
What wonderful memories you have of times spent with your dear aunt. Yes, you were blessed to have her in your life. 💕 Reply
Dear Debbie, I love your memory of your special Auntie. ♥️ She took special care of you and you had such a lovely bond. Her memory is so blessed. Love, Vonnie Reply
Such a wonderful memory Debbie of your sweet aunt and all she did for you. When I was little my Aunt Kate bought me pretty dresses, I remember a little pair of frilly white gloves she bought for me, she was so kind. I come from a family of 8 children, we didn’t have much in the way of material possessions but we were blessed with Godly parents who always took care of us. Reply
My Aunt Ruth was the only sister to three brothers. She adored my Dad and the other two. She had a simple round metal charm engraved for all her nieces with our names on it one Christmas. No one remembers that gift…but me. I still have it pinned on an antique pin cushion. I was 9 and the year was 1963. Those small kindnesses can mean the world to some and it certainly did to me. I love your story about your aunt..I smiled all the way through the reading of your memories…thank you for spurring on my taking a walk down memory lane!! Reply
Oh Debbie, I love this story!! I had one such family member who I loved see when he would come visit us. It was my dad’s father, my only living grandparent that I knew. We didn’t go anywhere and he didn’t pay attention to me. I loved him so and always hated to see him leave. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story with us. Love you my sweet and dear friend. ❤️❤️❤️ Reply
My Big Momma was that person! She has been gone for awhile now..the memories are still vivid!!! Reply
I really loved this story. I myself have similar memories of my Aunt Betty from California. Reading this brought them all back, and what a special time they were. All in the wide eye innocence of a child! Thank you for sharing! Debbie Withrow Reply
I love this story I have read it before. Always brings back memories of my Aunt who just knew how to make you feel so special but I had two unfortunately they are both gone. I love the old mailbox. Material things are just that but it will bring back loving Memories ❤️. Thanks Debbie for reposting. Love ya 🧡 Reply
Mine are gone too, but she was special for sure in many ways. I will always have many memories of her. Love, Debbie Reply
That was a sweet story. Some family members leave us with special memories, like your Aunt. Thanks for sharing. Reply
Thank you for sharing an Aunt so close to your heart and that ole’ mail box. I loved this….It reminds me of this ole’ Hymn song…. Precious memories, unseen angels Sent from somewhere to my soul How they linger, ever near me And the sacred past unfolds Precious memories how they linger How they ever flood my soul In the stillness, of the midnight Precious sacred scenes unfold Reply
Oh, Debbie, I have read this before, but it just hit me today as one of the most blessed memories for you. I had some wonderful aunts growing up, but only have one left. My Mom ‘s sister, Aunt Nadine Carlisle, lived in Pensacola for many years. She would have us down every summer! She now lives in Newport, NC with her daughter. Don’t get to see her as often as I would like. Me and my four sisters love her so much. Thanks for sharing this lovely story. God bless. Reply
What a wonderful story, Debbie. Thanks for sharing. It brought back my own memories of growing up in the 50s and 60s. If only we had appreciated then what a special time that was. I’m glad you have something so special of your aunt’s to remember her and the special bond you shared. 💕💕 Reply
I know, but, as children we like, today sometimes live in the moment. I am not sure that we understand the moment of such precious memories until that moment has passed, or we get older and see the beauty in so many moments and things. Have a blessed evening. Love, Debbie Reply