Monday, July 28, 2008
To all Auntie Marg's children (and their families), Although I won't be there for Aunt Margaret's funeral, please know that you have my most sincere sympathy. I hold such dear fond memories of Aunt Margaret; she will forever be a part of my childhood (and later years). I loved coming over to your house and playing with the boys. I’m not sure how much Aunt Margaret actually spent visiting with the adults; it seems she was either feeding us or yelling at us. Usually it was for not listening to her when she told us 1) not to go down to the river or 2) stay away from the horses or 3) stop playing in the laundry shoot or finally, 4) stop picking on a) Tommy or b) Joey. One thing about Aunt Margaret, she was always fair. She didn’t care whose child you were, when you got caught doing something wrong, you got it just like you were one of her own. Later when I was an adult, I liked being with her. She always seemed to be surprised by life. It was fun to see things through her eyes. I know half the time she never knew if I was telling her the truth or making up some story. She was fun on traveling trips too. I’ll never forget a kiss one New Year’s Eve that Aunt Margaret gave me (at the Legion in Big Lake) - she came out of her shell that night. Please know that Aunt Margaret meant a lot to me. I will love her forever. Your cousin, Robbie
