She Followed Her Heart to New Hampshire

No I didn't but Sue Barton, rural nurse did.  The book was written by Helen Dore Boylston.   The book came home to me after about 54 years!  Thanks to my teacher, Mrs.Georgia Donovan, her daughters Diane and Jeannie.  I can't remember how it ended up at their home, maybe I gave it to Diane to read when we were around 12 or maybe I just plain left it there!   Then with Mrs. Donovan's passing it was found by Jeannie.  She sent me a message about the book and said she would get it to me.  She did and I can't tell you how special it is.  My name, Cheryl Gross written by my mom on the cover.  Then a couple more of my name where I had practiced writing it.  The funny thing on the inside of the back cover I had written Cheryl Gross + ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.  I showed it to Dick (wasn't his name) and he just smiled.  We were all close friends, then and through the years.  Good years of hunting, fishing, vacations, double dates and of course parties.   It's very special to have so many connected by the simple pleasures of growing up in Shinglehouse.

Years ago when we lived downtown Olen Perkins knocked on our door holding a small black bible.  He had been cleaning out boxes at the United Methodist Church and found my bible.  It had my name engraved on the front and other information filled out by mom on the inside.  It was also a precious moment for me.  I shall take better care of both books, promise.  Again, I probably left it there!  Both books took me back to happy times when  mom was still with me.  I guess to make light of the memory and laugh a little it also reminds me of what mom had said to me more times than I can remember........Cheryle Anne  you would lose your "ass" if it wasn't hooked to you.  I guess the two books prove she knew what she was talking about!

I  am going to read Sue Barton tonight just to see if I like it as much as in my younger years.  The Sue Barton, Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Series of books kept this farm kid entertained for many years while growing up.  Eighth grade started me into the "grown-up" books.   Anne Frank, Diary of A Young Girl was the first book that made me realize how hard life was for so many and not everyone was blessed to live in the land of freedom.  I still remember how her family suffered.

Enough of gloom!  We had a great day today even though the temperature never left 25 degrees.  First we headed over the hill to Becker Hollow in Fishing Creek,picked up a check for the Clara Township.  Then it was off to the top of the world near Andover, NY at Hess Tires, to buy chains for the Township truck.  I say top of the world because it looked and felt like Artic!  Wind  was fierce, ice glazed roads and driveways.  I'm happy to live in the valley even though we do get strong winds, no comparison to the hill tops.  .While Dick was in getting the chains I went in the little deli/bulk food store owned by Mennonites.  Similar to the  Amish store and of course I bought a few things.  Large crystal sugar for holiday cookies, corn nuts for the hub to snack on and brown sugar.  I can always find something I want....notice I  didn't say need!

98 miles round trip and we only saw a hawk we couldn't identify.  Very big, lots of white on it's belly and under wing.  It was hovering high in one spot, it almost looked fake from lack of movement.  No deer, no turkey, nothing in the whole trip until we pulled in our driveway........a flock of 38 turkey scouring the field for seed heads from dead grass and weeds.  That is the most turkey we have seen all summer in the field.  Always nice to see wildlife passing through.

Cinnamon rolls for our Canadian friends tonight.  Larry is down with 3 young adults hunting deer for a few days.  He "passes it On" the love for hunting and fishing.  We love knowing they are at camp and look forward to some good conversation.  I also like to sweeten them up with homemade treats!

Warm from the oven headed to Clara View Camp ♡♥♡