Yesterday Auntie Glad left us a bag of scones on the cottage doorknob
This afternoon I returned the favour with a dish of homemade lemon meringue pie.
It was raining and cold when I called and I had the dogs with me
So our interaction was brief and on the doorstep
" good luck for Friday"
She called out in her sing song welsh voice.
I reminded her that we will have a party in the village hall in the summer
which she and the other villagers will be invited to.
which she and the other villagers will be invited to.
And she held my hand for a brief moment and added with feeling and with a smile
" God BLESS You both"
I could have cried at her sincerity
A woman of 95 who has never left her village all her life!
Just Shamed the likes of UKIP
without flexing a bleeding muscle
oh that was so sweet of her........bless her.
ReplyDeleteAnd God Bless Auntie Gladys. What a wonderful woman!
ReplyDeletemay the spirits watch out for dear auntie glad; what a sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteBless OUR Aunty Glad.
ReplyDeleteJane x
And another God bless us one and all! Have a relatively sane week. When Tom and I got married last March, we kept it extremely simple. And it was much more moving than I had anticipated even then. Hope all goes well.
ReplyDeleteDo you think the Auntie Glad's of our world are few and far between? This little family in Australia wishes you you and Chris all the love and happiness life has to offer.xxx
ReplyDeleteIt seems this pre-wedding week is going to make you as emotional as a woman during her monthly hormonal surge. Enjoy the ride! (And I agree with Auntie G--bless ya both, ya bloomin' loony.
ReplyDeleteAuntie Gladys is a keeper for sure!
ReplyDeletePeople who are filled with love just love. And recognize it in all of its many and wonderful forms.
ReplyDeleteWe are so lucky to have these people in our lives.
Wow. She's never left the village?? It is pretty there...
ReplyDeleteAmen, what a classy lady!!
ReplyDeleteAunty Glad has a huge heart. Now I'm looking forward to not only the report on the wedding but also the big party in the summer!
ReplyDeleteShe's a pure heart.
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely lady. A real treasure.
ReplyDeleteAww. She (and you) have made my eyes leak a little. If only we could clone classy caring people like her...
ReplyDeleteThere are angels among us.
ReplyDeleteYou can't be called Aunty Glad without being a good person. The two just wouldn't go together.
ReplyDeleteA lovely lady who expresses herself beautifully.
ReplyDeleteGood old Auntie Glad!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww. She is so nice.
ReplyDeleteawwww I am in tears
ReplyDeletecheers, parsnip
Aw. .... that's made me start the day with a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. We need more Aunt Gladys' in this world.
ReplyDeleteShe summed up her feelings and love for you both in four words. Xx
She is such a treasure.
ReplyDeleteLovely Aunt Glad ! You had better not announce the date of your village party……we might all rock up!
ReplyDeleteThat was so lovely...hope to be reading of her having a great time at the summer party.x
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to cry...
ReplyDeleteI love her.
ReplyDeleteOkay. 7:30 a.m. weepy. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteShe is a beautiful soul.
ReplyDeleteAwww, lovely!! I hope your day is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThat made me cry. Such a kind, gentle soul who is so surrounded by love that she is already in heaven and happy to be there. God Bless her and everyone who knows her.
ReplyDeleteNice. I find that generally speaking, when people put aside the IDEA of gay marriage and instead meet and talk to and know the people involved, the level of acceptance and enthusiasm climbs significantly.
ReplyDeleteGod bless Aunty Glad and you both. I hope that you have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteShe is a treasure.
ReplyDeleteLovely and God bless Auntie Glad x
ReplyDeleteMade me cry, too. God bless Auntie Glad.
ReplyDeleteBless her heart
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful old soul...........enjoy your day immensely.
ReplyDeleteLike attracts like y'know.
ReplyDeleteInexplicably happy for you & Chris on your big day - heartfelt congratulations to you both. Will raise a glass of champagne in your honour come Friday.
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