“Happy Birthday Grandpa BRADY”
“Grandpa… Thomas F. Brady”
On the back side of this “Post-Card” Photo… in my Mother’s handwriting is “Age 85” and next line is “Dispensary Dept.” the last employment he had – – was for the “St.Louis Police Department.
AND… Just to compare – – here is Mr and Mrs. Thomas F. Brady – – and he is much younger on this PHOTO and from Ireland – – and Anne Elizabeth Smart-Brady is from England.
Here is the “Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Brady” – – My Mother’s… “MOTHER and FATHER” – – and when they were married – – and – all of the time – that they were married – – ANNE’s MOTHER came to live with them! – – This must have truly been a very blessed FAMILY – – because… just how many young men – – do you know – that will “WELCOME” the “MOTHER – in- LAW” – to be a permanent FAMILY member – – and – – they must have had a very happy relationship – – as they all lived long lives – – all in to their 70’s and 80’s – – something to think about???
“Inquiring Minds”… always want to know – – so if you are… up to date … in “YOUR” reading of the BIBLE – – you will find that the “Fifth Commandment” (the 5th) gives a promise – – – to truly LOVE and Respect your PARENTS – – and you will receive a long LIFE! – “SO” – If you can do that – – You will find that you will LOVE and be CONTENT with your PATH here on earth – – finding enjoyment in all of the plans our CREATOR has “HERE” – – for you! LET… “Moderation in everything” – – be the “KEY” WORD!”
Just a foot note; for that which I do remember my Mother telling me about her FATHER – He was the most wonderful man that had ever lived in her book – – He had a strong attachment and great care for his home and his family and his parents… “they were always first” and when he married… his “Mother-in-law” lived in his house all of her life – – also…always so kind and gentle with the family – – each child received the best of education – and his word was his bond – -honest in all of his dealings – -and generous to all – – and he was always in the higher fashion of the day and times – – a clean handkerchief with something fragrant in his pocket… back then in those days – that was a necessary item — and always let everyone know his wife “Anne” was the best and would only eat of her fresh baked goods – – never anything store bought!
One important thing – – every SUNDAY – – all of the FAMILY had their dinner at his house – – all of the best of everything for all – – even when the older brothers of my Mother – -when married would now bring their wives – – and filled up for the week. “TIMES were just GRAND” – – back then!
“Happy Birthday to my GRAND-FATHER THOMAS F. BRADY” – – and keep on celebrating in HEAVEN – – with all of your FAMILY!”
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