But it's okay, since because the weekend was already long, we went to my grandma's and helped her rearrange her living room. We threw stuff away and cleaned out cabinets, finding a bunch of grandpa's stuff. I never knew he collected stamps so avidly. Hundreds of them, full albums.
The best thing, though, is this book grandma gave me that he bought at an auction. Crown Jewels.
When Georgia had her own children, she read to them from her Christmas present. They always loved it, but when Georgia passed away, the book sat in a closet a victim of silverfish for many years. Then when someone finally found it, they obviously didn't remember it was grandma Georgia's favorite book and sold it to my papa in an auction. He took good care of it. Grandma put four-leaf clovers in it whenever she found them.
I like looking at things that are older than I am. I think it's good for perspective.
This leaf is from a tree that doesn't exist anymore. Just think of all this book holds that aren't words.
It makes me think of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 I just finished reading. I like at the end when he meets the people that are "bums on the outside, libraries inside." I have found, people (and books) can come in all kinds of shapes.
I think Georgia would be happy that her Christmas present wasn't just a present for her.
If books could be happy, I think this one would be. It gets the spot next to Glinda.
2 comments:
I'm happy the book touched your heart Emma. I love the feel of a book in my hands. Screens make so many things so much easier to read, but a screen will never replace the feel of a book.
I also wondered about Georgia and her family, and the life they lived. But you switched it up, wondering about the life this book lived! You are amazing! I'm glad that book has found new life with you!
Thank you for all the work you did in my living room. I really appreciate it. I love you so much! I thank God for blessing me with you!
That is BEAUTIFUL Emma!
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