Dear Little Children

I have missed you, dear ones--you know who you are.  I have been praying as have many others.  You are treasured more than you know.

I adore this Postcard.  Aren't these little ones darling?  Children are the same across the world.  This postcard actually reminds me of the artwork of my own Great Aunt Martina Gangle.  All her life she wore a scarf in just the way these children do.  I have fond memories of the time I spent with her when I was younger.  I didn't know then, that she was an important Oregon artist during the Great Depression.  She gently encouraged me when I drew pictures for her at family reunions.  I can still remember her affectionate smile and twinkling eyes.

Above is an example of Aunt Martina's artwork.  It is an excerpt from one of the murals she painted.  Ah, what a blessing to have such a precious heritage.

It is Springtime here in the valley.  I pray your days will be beautiful with joy, hope and peace.

Missing Crickette'

My husband and I are grieving over the loss of our dear little cat. She went missing Sunday.

We just discovered this morning that she is indeed gone. It is strange that each cat or any other animal, has their own individual personality. We will never find another kitty like her ever. And so we grieve over her. I'm so glad we have pictures. We can remember and celebrate her funny personality and ways.

I called the police in town...they say they picked her up Saturday night...I think she came to say goodbye..  Ah, I am going to miss her so much... 

Feast Your Eyes On Me

I had to laugh at this one. She seems a little whiny, don't you think? Looking at his face, I'm thinking I might be feeling the same way if I were in her furry little feet. Remember that old cliche, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach? It seems some things never change. (grin)
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This card was printed in the USA, sometime in the mid-late 1940's.