Here's an Image, and now, for the Story....
Early last week I had gone down to check the mail. It's about 1/4 mile walk down to our mail box, and I took 2 Corgi girls and Nitro, our Aussie Shepherd. It was a beautiful day, and we enjoyed looking about, to see what was new popping up in the woods on our way down. When I looked up, I could see the house across the street - there were police cruisers, the local Fire Dept. trucks, an Ambulance, and the volunteer fireman in their cars with the flashers all going! I know there's an elderly couple living in the house - they own 40 well-kept acres, and we see the gentleman from time to time, talking with him when we see him - nice fella. I have never met his wife in the few years we've lived here, I'm ashamed to say. I thought of going over to see if there was anything I could do, but I'd probably be in the way, so I figured I'd stop by later, in the next day or two, when things settled down. For now, it looked like their children and the emergency team had things handled well.
I did stop by a couple days later. I went alone, this time, checked my mail AND theirs, and went around to the back of the house where they have a screened in porch. Much to my surprise, the wife was sitting on the porch, and she immediately hopped up and welcomed me into her home, not knowing me from Adam! After introducing ourselves, I expressed my concern, and asked what happened. I was told her husband was non-responsive and she called her children to help, and now he was in the hospital running tests to figure out what was happening with him.
2 hours went by in a heartbeat. I discovered she had been a stay-at-home mother of 4, but only 2 children were now living. She unfolded some of the story of her life with her husband, how things used to be 'back when'.... Upon further questions on my part, I would be able to rest assured that:
A.) She was aware of current events, even though she spoke haltingly, could not recall words to describe things like "cow manure" (she called them "things cows leave behind"!)
and
B.) Her kids were making sure she had meals and was updated on her husbands' condition.
I asked if I could stop by again, to which she responded favorably - she is in her mid 70's, and no one comes to call out in the country these days - they are all working, she assumed, and she would be glad of a return visit. I figured this week I'd stop by with some cookies or some such thing - always a good way to begin a new friendship and make up for time lost!
Old style poetry - so different than the free-style often used today. Loved the graphics used in this early Reader!
They must be sisters - Don't you think? I love looking at the shoes, fashions, and backdrops used in early photography....
...as well as the facial expressions! Have a great Friday!
I asked if I could stop by again, to which she responded favorably - she is in her mid 70's, and no one comes to call out in the country these days - they are all working, she assumed, and she would be glad of a return visit. I figured this week I'd stop by with some cookies or some such thing - always a good way to begin a new friendship and make up for time lost!
And totally different endings to their stories.
I would like to have known them, to listen to their words, to hear their wisdom that they might have to share. PLEASE - 
Handle With Care......
