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Martha Bierce Crafton
January 28, 2015 at 2:30 am

You are just amazing. At first, I’m enjoying your imagery, carefully crafted. Then, you lead me on to the verge of tears and wrap it up with the voice of a mature man who has found himself grateful for those who “knew” just how wonderful you could/would become. The cadence in your writing is pleasant to the ears, sometimes a lullaby, often a waltz.



    chromedust
    January 28, 2015 at 4:52 am

    Marty- Your own voice and support give me even more to be truly ‘Grateful’ for- Thank you so much!!!

JWEARNEST
January 28, 2015 at 2:40 am

So beautiful and insightful.



    chromedust
    January 28, 2015 at 4:54 am

    Mr. Earnest- Thank you so much for reading , supporting and adding your own voice to Farm Stories!!! It truly means the world to me!!!

Carla Willis
January 28, 2015 at 5:22 am

Just love it! ❤️



    chromedust
    January 28, 2015 at 5:37 am

    Carla- Your continued reading and support fill me with deep gratitude – Thank you so much!!! xoxo

valorie davis
January 28, 2015 at 5:41 am

Beautifully written! I could see you running up that old rock driveway. Such a wonderful memory of our grandparents. I do believe our Grandma would be very proud of you and impressed with your writing ability. xoxo



    chromedust
    January 28, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    Sis- We all had our turns up and down that old rock driveway. Both grandmothers- One who liked to read and the other who actually wrote herself helped develop my desire to find my own voice. You were so young and yet your memory of our grandparents helped blow the cobwebs off mine- Thank you!!! xoxo

Donna dyer
January 28, 2015 at 6:56 am

So true. Wonderfully stated.



    chromedust
    January 28, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    Donna- Your continued reading, support and voice for Farms Stories means so much to me! Thank you!

Debbie
January 28, 2015 at 7:11 am

I have been lucky enough to find your blog through Marty Crafton’s Facebook posts. Her description of this story is spot on, so I’ll try not repeat it.
I was particularly touched by the description of your grandmother. I have grandsons myself, and I hope some day my “grands” will have such positive memories of me.
Please keep sharing your talent.



    chromedust
    January 28, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    Debbie- Marty’s has been so generous sharing my ‘Farm Stories’ I’m so grateful. Thank you so much for reading and sharing your own voice here! Both my grandmothers were so beautifully loving and supporting- Gift that last a lifetime. Thank you again, your support is so appreciated!

Kathy Dispenza
January 28, 2015 at 4:35 pm

Another great article Eddie! Grandparents are so important in our lives,unfortunately,we don’t always realize it until it’s too late! Love you my friend!xoxo



    chromedust
    January 28, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    Kathy- Both set’s of my grandparents were wonderful, funny and loving. What a blessing!!! Thank you for your continued support for Farm Stories!!! Tossing Glitter to you!!! xo

Kat Cockerham
January 28, 2015 at 7:12 pm

I certainly agree with Debbie that I want my granddaughter to remember me like this. From a grandmother’s perspective, I don’t look at myself as being as wonderful as your ‘other’ grandmother was. I look at it as feeding the creative passions I see in my granddaughter both to make her happy and to ignite and strengthen her learning. I can only imagine how proud they were of you and sorry that you didn’t have that understanding at your young age. I’m proud of you now, my friend, for writing these splendid chapters of your life to share with the world. You have come so far and are, as I think many of us would concur, well deserving of the title of the perfect boy!



chromedust
January 28, 2015 at 10:27 pm

Kat- Nurturing to build learning strength and creative passion is gift giving that will last throughout your precious granddaughters life! I’m proud to be your dear friend!!! Thank you for sharing your voice and support for Farm Stories!!! xoxo



Linda Griffin
January 28, 2015 at 10:49 pm

Crying, yet again! I think your writings bring out the sentimental/nostalgic side of me. :o)



    chromedust
    January 29, 2015 at 1:03 am

    Linda- I’m so touched my writing makes you feel- Beautiful compliment!!! Thank you for letting me know and supporting Farm Stories…

angie white robling
January 29, 2015 at 6:10 am

Once again I loved the story Eddie, wishing I had met your grandparents, my cousin has began beekeeping, this summer I helped him extract some honey from the combs, It is nice to do things “old school” away from all the technology of today, occasionally, take care Eddie. Have you built a snowman!!!!



    chromedust
    January 29, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    Angie- Seems “Old School” are the moments we hold dear- Moments that last a lifetime. Thank you for continuing to read and support Farm Stories. Truly means so much to me. No snowman but I have 2 beautiful black snow bunnies!!! xoxoxo

kathy hayden
January 29, 2015 at 9:34 pm

So VERY moving Eddie. I agree with so many that have made comments that I would be repeating what they have already said. I always make sure I have my Kleenex close when I log onto Farm Stories…..and use them frequently. You draw out so many of my own memories of experiences that I have had in the past…some good, some not so good, things I wish I had said or done, and things that I wish I hadn’t done, but it is too late now because the people I think about are gone, or grown, so when I had grandchildren I consciously tried to be a better Grandparent than I was a parent. Getting my Kleenex out. I pray every day that my Sons and Grandchildren….that are SO precious to me, remember only the good things about me, but as I have told my Sons and Grandchildren as they were growing up, from the time they were toddlers, when you see me do something that you think I shouldn’t be doing or could do better, you remember that with your children and do it right. It seemed to have worked with my sons because they couldn’t be better parents. I have also tried to improve myself for my now very grown sons….I hope they notice. Your blogs have a way of reaching down deep into my soul and pulling out memories and thoughts that I haven’t thought about since they happened. I have to quit typing because I can’t see the keys from tears. As always you did a beautiful job of moving my soul. This is going to be a fabulous book. I LOVE you for making me think and for so many other things….being my VERY good friend is the thing I cherish most. Can’t wait to drag the Kleenex out again! XOXO <3 🙂



    chromedust
    January 30, 2015 at 2:19 am

    Kathy- Your lifetime of support and love means so much to me. Your compassion was always there as a young girl. Can’t begin to imagine how that has grown as you became a grandmother. What a gift! Thank you for reading, supporting and adding your voice to Farm Stories-Love You!!!

Jeanne
January 30, 2015 at 2:44 am

Crying too , love this …



chromedust
January 30, 2015 at 2:55 am

Jeanne- Am so happy you found Farm Stories today!!! Thank you so much for reading and sharing your voice!!!



Ivy Floyd
January 31, 2015 at 6:29 am

Such a nice story about your Grandparents. Your memory is vibrant. Wish they could have read this, they would have enjoyed it!!



    chromedust
    February 2, 2015 at 4:33 am

    Mom- I can hear him calling you ‘Red’!!!
    xoxoxo

Joni Clark
February 2, 2015 at 4:04 am

Awww, loved it Eddie! It reminded me of my own grandmother, who also chewed clove gum. I really enjoy reading your stories keep em coming!



    chromedust
    February 2, 2015 at 4:34 am

    Joni- Love that it stirred your own memories!!! Thank you so much for reading and supporting Farm Stories!!!