She Was Always Full of Life and Smiling

Today's post in our "Honoring Martha" series comes from Megan Harvey.

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Some of my favorite childhood memories are going to New York State and visiting our family members, especially Aunt Martha.  She was always full of life and smiling. 

I remember playing the poison ivy game with her and my sister, Heather.  We also used to watch the Fat Albert videos she had and laugh and laugh together! 

I also really enjoyed being in the kitchen with her.  She never hesitated to let you help and would never mind if you got a little dirty.  She always said that was the fun of baking!! 

I remember playing in her garage and playhouse outside.  This is especially funny because I remember calling 911 on what I thought was the play phone in her garage.  It wasn't and they called back!  Aunt Martha wasn't mad though, she knew I didn't mean it and was happy I knew the number! 

Thinking about all of these memories, I think her smile is what I will miss the most.  Just showing her beautiful smile could put anyone in the best of moods.  She always could say the right thing to make you feel so good about yourself.  I remember how proud she always made me feel when she would ask me about teaching and my students.  You couldn't help but feel loved and appreciated by her...and her hugs were just as good.  

 

It makes me very sad to think that she won't be at my wedding in July, but I know she'll be smiling down on me.

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Thank you Megan! :-)