Rural myths and legends
So, I'm in my car about to leave for my Bible study this morning when all of a sudden I hear scraping under my feet and a big "thump, thump, thump." Somewhat frightened, but aware that in all likelyhood it is an actual pet under my car, I jump out and take a peek. And I find this . . .
But not really. We do really love our dogs around here. They are good friends and faithful servants - as pesky as they may seem at times, we really would be lost without them.
Now for a different rural myth . . . The case of "Happily Ever After." It does exist and we have proof with the celebration of Erik's grandparents 60th wedding anniversary.
Shown here are some of the grandchildren: from left, Travis & his wife, Julia. Jennifer, married to Erik. April and her husband Jeff, Velvet & her husband, Chad. Somehow the other married couple, Jon and his wife Courtney, escaped this photo. Also missing are Brynn & Cory, unable to fly East for the party.
This is Ches & Billie feeding each other cake that my talented sister in law Julia made.
Can you even imagine? Some days I think I'll be lucky to make it to age 60! Chester & Billie
(Helen is her real name) have 3 children, Bob, Shelly and Ron. Shown here from left, Ron & his wife, Alidra, Shelly & her husband, Bill (my in-laws) and Bob & his wife, Bonnie.
Finally, the great grandchildren . . .
Four of them (Erik, April, Travis, and Velvet) have produced 10 great grandchildren! From Left: Walker & Maggie Schwalm - Maggie is in the light pink dress standing in front; On Grandma's lap Taylor Schwalm, daughter of Travis & Julia, and Haley Henry, daughter of Velvet & Chad, Standing, Chet Schwalm, son of Travis & Julia, Caleb (sitting) & Ian (leaning) Burke, sons of April & Jeff Burke. Above them in the polka dot dress is their sister, Grace. In GP's arms are Edward Henry, son of Velvet & Chad, and Will Schwalm, son of Erik & Jennifer.
What a crew. Anyone notice all the namesakes?
Walker is their surname (Chet & Billie Walker), Chet is short for Chester (GP is called Ches) and Edward is Ches's dad's name, and Grace is Ches's mom's name. Sweet, huh?