My sister, Brenda, and I found so many hidden treasures in my grandparent's home. Most things were lovingly placed at least 14 years ago, before my grandmother passed away. They stayed in their designated drawers and cabinets, waiting to be discovered. As we turned plates, bowls, and little trinkets over, most times we would find a small label indicating who or where it came from or it's significance. One plate said "1945 our first set of good dishes". We found beautifully embroidered napkins, table cloths and place mats with homemade matching tie-at-the-waist aprons. My grandmother's cookbooks were very entertaining to look through! We found suitcases still packed, one with a hotel kitchen and another with a travel bar, just waiting for the next spur of the moment trip. All the years my grandfather lived alone, none of it was touched.
This box, found in the top drawer of the guest room dresser, had the best treasures of all. On the left side you can see handmade doll clothes, both sewn and knitted. On the right side is my grandfather's Mason Bible. Inside we found Brenda's first shoes, two beautiful, embroidered, infant baptismal gowns and under all of that, my grandmothers wedding dress. It was a gorgeous, perfectly handmade 1940's dress! She didn't wear the typical white gown. Her dress was colorful, bright and happy.
I can't easily express what these time capsules meant to me. I was deeply moved how even though both had departed, they were still able to show Brenda how much they loved her. My grandparents were truly amazing people! I love not only who they were, but also how they lived...with such integrity and purpose.
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