In the spring I enjoy the pear tree at the farm. First the blossoms, then the pears in June. I loved a picture of my MIL and FIL by the blossoming pear tree. We miss them terribly, and I’m still searching for that one picture. As a matter of fact…
We have a picture
I know not where
of Papa ‘n Grandma
among the pears.
Looking and searching
I found these instead
Papa and Grandma just cuttin’ up.
Papa and Grandma when they were 60 years wed.
If you can visualize it, this picture was taken opposite the pear tree in the spring. The fence is kind of nice too.
Aw, how sweet. And I love your poem!!! The Lord willing, my in-laws will celebrate their 70th anniversary next month.
Happy Anniversary to your in-laws! Grandma and Papa lived to celebrate 65 anniversaries. They passed away six weeks apart from each other from mid May to early July back in 2003 and grandson was born in June.
Although none of us have ever spoken the words aloud, I think we all wonder, when the time comes, if my in-laws will pass within a short length of time of each other. They’re so devoted – you never see one without the other………
A dear friend at Grandma K’s funeral took me aside and said she thought Papa would pass away soon, to prepare ourselves. I was incredulous because he was in such good health, still had his light brown hair with little gray. I learned a lot that year and I don’t slight our friend for saying something so bold. I think God put her there to pronounce the words and prepare us. btw It was your “What’s Blooming” post last week that reminded me of that one picture I was looking for, but I found these instead. Thank you for the inspiration.
Gosh they’re cute! I can see their personalities shining through
MJ
Thank you, MJ. They were an adorable couple.
What wonderful and playful smiles….on the faces of mil, fil and the pear tree…all smiling brightly!
We had fun with them and they loved their retirement years out at the farm. They both passed away in their 90′s almost reaching 100.
Those are really pretty!
Thank you. The white blossoms really dress up the driveway. btw This tree produces hard, not soft pears. We gather them up and cook them down making them more edible with ice cream or a warm fruit salad with blueberries and or raspberries.
I love fruit like that, made better by cooking!
So sweet – what else can be said? Your loving tributes always touch my heart.
Thank you, Patrice. We can’t help but think of them when we see the pear tree blossom.
How blessed they were to have that deep of a love for so many years. They obviously found the secret to longevity of happiness…
They gave each other space. The farm was a logical place to retire. Charles could go out into the barn and pastures and K was happy to go into town, work at her sewing center, garden, teach Sunday School and cook wonderful meals. In a manner of speaking, even in retirement, they didn’t take a day off.
how precious! you can just see their character in this photo!
Thank you, Theresa. That’s just the way they were. Charles cuttin’up and K stifling a giggle.
Oh, they look like a fun and lively couple to have as dear in-laws! I bet you were just as blessed as I was with a wonderful MIL and FIL. Isn’t it neat that something as simple as pear tree blossoms can cause us to reminisce about the endearing moments of our lives?
Isn’t it wonderful to have or have had wonderful in-laws? Yes, the pear blossoms in the driveway do it every time.
What beautiful perfect pictures Georgette! They both look like they were happy folk!
Thank you, Chris. The white of what my MIL is wearing goes perfectly with the pear blossoms just across the driveway.
In a culture that thinks that love is a booty-call, how delightful to see shining proof of real love and commitment. And the tree is beautiful, too!
Thank you for visiting. You said it…it is delightful, isn’t it?
Oh my, does this bring back memories. Beautifully stated.
Thank you, Barb. Have a lovely weekend! Another 2 weeks and we’ll be able to pick blueberries down here.
The joys of Spring. Love the photos specially of your papa and grandma. Their beautiful smiles, just adorable. Their presence makes every Spring time unforgettable.
Their memories and the love they shared will always be remembered. Every Spring, as you admire the blossoms, their legacy continues…
IT, thank you for visiting this. Most certainly, when the pear blossoms come, we remember.
What a photo to treasure, personalities intact! Nice poem, too, Georgette!
When our elderly neighbor died, it was expected his wife would follow soon after, but she surprised them all. They were strong people of faith, himself a reverend, and her work here wasn’t done.
Thank you, Patti. I enjoyed this comment. Thank you for sharing this story.
How nice. I’m sure they would pleased to know how well they are remembered and how many people now know how special they were to you. Before pictures.
I’m using wp as a vehicle to put myself at the computer and record another memory. At some point I want to put all this together and present it to the kids. It makes me feel more organized and purposeful on this writing journey. The fact that others can read and respond doesn’t make this such a chore. Thank you for visiting again.
btw I enjoyed the Derby yesterday on TV. Sadly I didn’t have a mint julep, but I did enjoy some peach tea. Surprising outcome, no?
How wonderful that they were able to be together for all those years. My poor mother lived thirty-one years after Dad died, and it was hard on her. In fact, it was harder than realized for years – thank goodness I got smart (with some help from my aunt and mom’s neighbors), and cut through her isolation by moving her back with family.
Those hard pears are so good – and thanks for the heads-up on the blueberries! I just brought home four flats of strawberries from Froberg Farms today, along with a completely unreasonable amount of green beans. It will be a busy day in the kitchen tomorrow!
I can imagine at the outset it wasn’t easy to bring your mother back with family. That was smart and from your writing, I have read how you enjoyed your time together.
Grades are due by Friday so I will try to get to Moorehead’s the following week. It’s time to stock up the freezer again with a year’s worth of blueberries. The blueberries will be ready before the pears. You will be busy today preparing all your produce to put up. I do miss Grandma K’s garden from which she gave us worlds of squash, green beans, lettuce, cabbage and oh, the gem of them all…tomatoes, garden fresh tomatoes. I will have to look up Froberg Farms. Now we frequent Dilorio’s in Hempstead on the way to the farm. Have a wonderful day putting up Nature’s bounty.
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