Found Treasure on Memory Lane

OVER THE MOUNTAINS AND THROUGH THE WOODS

TO GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE I GO...

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Memories... We all have them, don't we?

When I was young I would spend many a night

or even a week-end with my dear grandparents

on my fathers side.

My grandmother was full of life and vigor

and still is to some degree at the age of 97.  

I was blessed to inherit  my grandmothers name for my middle name.

I was the first born grand-daughter

with many similarities and characteristics

much like my precious grandma.

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During my growing up years and sleep overs

with my grandparents,

 I would dance the night away with grandma

as grandpa played his accordion along with his polka music.

Those were special times indeed.

My grandfather went home to be with the Lord

quite some years ago...

I grew up... and the dancing came to a stop...

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I often wondered who would end up with his polka records.

It seemed as if I was the only grandchild who appreciated them.

but, I was just a grandchild, 

and surely one of his four children would inherit them?

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My father asked my grandma some years ago

of what she planned to do with grandpa's records?

His sister had asked for his accordion

so we figured she would get the polka records as well.

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As some of you know

 my parents had an estate sale

here a few days ago that has consumed my entire summer.

We have gone through every corner of their home,

every inch of their 40 acres

and through all their possessions that they have gathered over nearly 60 years of marriage.

We never came across any polka records

in all the hundreds of albums and 45's

that my father has collected over the years.

Dad wasn't fond of polka, ha ha

it's not every ones favorite. :)

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But...

Somewhere~somehow~

After the sale was over,

we found a huge box of polka albums sitting amongst dads other albums

in his office/ recording room.

To our surprise and delight, they were grandpa's.

Found treasure...

Happy memories...

Thankful hearts...

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We have no idea where these came from

or where they were found.

But God...In His goodness to us...

brought great joy to our overflowing thankful hearts.

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My home is now filled with the sound of my grandpa
as I play his polka records
and dance with delight and pure joy within my heart.
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~The Lord delights in blessing His dear children~

" The Lord hath done great things for us,

whereof we are glad."

(Psalm 126:3) 

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"I will praise the name of God with a song,

and will magnify Him with thanksgiving."

Precious Heavenly Father,

You are praiseworthy,

and we thank Thee,  for Your goodness

and love towards us in so many wonderful ways. 

May our mouths be filled with praise

to Thy glory.

Amen.

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 ~Be Blessed~

Debbie