One of my fav pics.
My sis, Rose Ellen on left, who graduated from Wayne in 1953.
My sis, Elizabeth (Betty) who graduated from Wayne in 1955.
Not sure what my teddy bear's name was but probably Teddy.
My sis, Rose Ellen on left, who graduated from Wayne in 1953.
My sis, Elizabeth (Betty) who graduated from Wayne in 1955.
Not sure what my teddy bear's name was but probably Teddy.
In the photo below: father John P. Georges Jr, mother Louise Kuebler Georges, sisters Mary Catherine Georges Brennan, Martha Jane Georges Custis, Anna Louise Georges McCann, brother John Francis Georges, sisters Rose Ellen Georges, Elizabeth Georges and me, Geraldine Georges.
We each have only one birth mother. Since my Dad died 6 months before I was born, my Mom was both parents to me. She had six other young children, so it is hard for me to imagine the challenging times. We lived on a farm on Regan Road, which had a mortgage on it at the time of my Dad's death in 1941. All my siblings had to pitch in to help, but my brother, John Francis (aka Bud) started farming when he was only eleven years old. I am certain we would not have been able to stay on the farm without his taking over a lot of the work at such a young age. Plus, back then neighbors helped each other. They also visited in each other's homes.
Somehow my Mom managed -- and we were all able to stay together. I never really thought about what she went through until Bob died in June of 2011. Reflecting on her hard work, management and grit helped me get through the tough days.
Thinking back on my childhood, I know we were poor -- but I didn't know it at the time. We always had food on the table (from a big garden).
Faith/religion was a huge part of our lives. We were taught right from wrong -- and taught respect for our God, ourselves and other people.
We briefly moved to Wilmington where I attended kindergarten at Smith Place School. At Christmas break in the first grade we moved back to the farm, where I joined the class in Wayne Twp. with which I graduated. Those were wonderful years. Not only learning from books, but learning lessons that help us in daily living, even today.
I have terrific memories of the good times and good friends I made at Simon Kenton Grade School and High School. My 6 siblings and I all graduated from Wayne/Simon Kenton High School (nka East Clinton High School). All 3 of our children graduated from East Clinton, plus 4 out of 6 of my grandchildren. As a further testimony to the area, all 3 of my children, their spouses and their children live in the Lees Creek area, plus my first great granddaughter.
GOD IS GOOD.
G. G.
Somehow my Mom managed -- and we were all able to stay together. I never really thought about what she went through until Bob died in June of 2011. Reflecting on her hard work, management and grit helped me get through the tough days.
Thinking back on my childhood, I know we were poor -- but I didn't know it at the time. We always had food on the table (from a big garden).
Faith/religion was a huge part of our lives. We were taught right from wrong -- and taught respect for our God, ourselves and other people.
We briefly moved to Wilmington where I attended kindergarten at Smith Place School. At Christmas break in the first grade we moved back to the farm, where I joined the class in Wayne Twp. with which I graduated. Those were wonderful years. Not only learning from books, but learning lessons that help us in daily living, even today.
I have terrific memories of the good times and good friends I made at Simon Kenton Grade School and High School. My 6 siblings and I all graduated from Wayne/Simon Kenton High School (nka East Clinton High School). All 3 of our children graduated from East Clinton, plus 4 out of 6 of my grandchildren. As a further testimony to the area, all 3 of my children, their spouses and their children live in the Lees Creek area, plus my first great granddaughter.
GOD IS GOOD.
G. G.