Vintage Thingies Thursday

Thursday of each week the bloggers meet with Coloradolady at her Vintage Thingies Thursday. You are invited to join us for vintage sights never seen before.






This vintage Webster Collegiate Dictionary is a 1948 edition. Over the years, the name on the front has weathered away. My sister graduated from high school in May, 1949, and immediately entered the Elliot Business College. One of her teachers, a Mrs. Wright, gave each of her students a dictionary. I do not know why I have it and not her.





VINTAGE FRIENDS

The remainder of my blog involves a vintage friendship and true story. In the early 60's, my sister and her husband were living in Missouri. Another family, that I will call the Browns, were their neighbors. They became close, dear friends. Over the years, they have both moved to various other locations. However, they never lost contact and kept in touch.

While they were all in Missouri, a beautiful baby girl was born to the Browns. After a few months, the child became very ill. She had to be hospitalized. They did not know what was wrong with her, or even if she would live. She remained in the hospital for quite some time. She had to have around the clock private nurses. This became very costly for the family. My sister and her husband visited them often at the hospital and helped when they could.

One night as they were leaving the hospital, my sister's husband pressed something in the mother's hand as he shook it. It was a $50 bill to help pay on the private nurses care. Remember all this happened over 40 years ago.

Last week my sister and husband received a card from the Brown family. I am quoting what they said: "We can't remember ever paying you back the $50.00. Please accept this with our love and thanks. We have tried to pass your kindness on to others over the years." Instead of one $50, she included two.

My sister and her husband could not believe this. They had never given it a another thought. In turn, they are making a donation to St. Jude Children Hospital in honor of the girl.

The girl is now over 40 years of age. However, due to very high fever during her illness, she has the mind of a three year old. As she got older, she had to be placed in a special care facility. She gets to come home for special occasions. Her family is very faithful and loving to her.

If a 40+ years of friendship is not vintage, I am not sure what is. I think it is truly remarkable when such a bond is formed. To me, that is way more important than any vintage material possessions. With all the turmoil we have in our world today, it is nice to know there are still some really good people out there. It never hurts to be kind to someone, as you never know when it will come back to you.


Same sister, just a different song.