“Saint Vincent PICNIC, remembered…”
“GOOD and or BAD” times are never ever forgotten by a child – – and this “child at heart” will never forget seven years of memories – – while being in and a part of the … “German St. Vincent Orphanage” – – and here I am… with the best part of my LIFE on EARTH – – standing in the CHAPEL of Sacred Heart with my GRAND-CHILDREN.
Sure looks like I am getting shorter – – at one time I was five feet six and a half inches – – guess I’m working my way down to that song… “FIVE FOOT TWO… EYES OF BLUE” – I’ll let you sing the rest of the song – – it is good music to dance to – – if you are a good dancer like me!
Standing very close to the section of pews… where I spent so much time on my knees – – as the left side of the church was for the girls – – and on the right side were the pews for the boys and my brothers, Denny and Tommy McClarren spent lots of time on their knees, too!
As a very young and obedient child… I did not like pain… and if you – – – ever let yourself get into any kind of trouble… you sure did receive some very strong pain… to your backside.
As you see us standing… Grandson ALAN next Grand-daughter ALYSSA – – then MARY ELLEN – – and I like that name because… I can say …. next is ME – – and then next to ME…. is Grand-daughter JAIME – – and when I stop to think of these perfect and special TREASURES – – that I received – – there is not enough “THANK-YOU’s” that I could say to the Almighty Yahweh for these most wonderful of GIFTS – – that only HE can give to us.
Daily PRAYER – – is what I preach – – to anyone – that would want to listen – – as a small child in a very large ORPHANAGE – – we were always praying – – and I mean always… and – NOW… I am most grateful and thankful that my prayers were answered with the best of gifts – – that anyone could have ever received – – my children and the best of GRAND-CHILDREN!
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Aww! That was a great day! Thank you for showing us around St. Vincent’s and for all your stories! 🙂
I love you Grandma! That was special getting to see the place where all your childhood stories took place at. XOXOXO