First off, many thanks to Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for hosting our wonderful Pink Saturdays..For info on Pink Saturdays head over to So Just What Is Pink Saturday?
Our assignment this week is to tell you one of my childhood memories about a special holiday. Oh I have the usual memories, barbie dolls, bicycles and easy bake ovens..the one that truly sticks out in my mind is kind of a sad one..I won’t go into a ton of detail, suffice it to say it had been an awful year for our family. The year was 1969. I was 16. My parents had suffered the loss of our home due to financial problems and we moved to another town, into an apartment. We had very little furniture, but we had clothes on our backs, food in our bellies and a roof over our head. It was tough for the oldest child (me) at 16 to be moved to another town, another high school and since both parents worked, to be chief cook and babysitter to my sister and brother. No wonder they still think I am BOSSY…Moi?? LOL.
Anyway back to the story….For some reason we did not cook a Christmas dinner that Christmas Day 1969. My dad had wanted to take us out. Now, in those days, not many restaurants are open. In fact, even though we lived in L.A. County, NO restaurants were open. NADA. We drove from place to place, parents, 16 and 10 year old daughters, and 6 year old son. We found nothing. Of course it was dark, we were probably all crying and my dad was most likely cussing, lol…so we ended up going to a liquor store and bringing home the goods to fix chipped beef on toast.
And you know what, it was DELICIOUS. Things slowly improved for my folks, we stayed in that town long enough for me to graduate high school, my brother and sister grew up, my parents ended up buying their own home once again several years later. They have now been married almost 59 years! But I have NEVER had chipped beef on toast for Christmas dinner ever again!
Normally our assignment is to introduce a blog and blogger new to us during the week. We have been and are still traveling so I have not been on my computer much. Next week!
Have a wonderful week and may God’s many blessings be yours!
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Ha-Ha yes that was some Christmas!
ReplyDeleteFunny to look back now but not so funny then.
Love you Sissy
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On this first Saturday of December ♥Jappy Pink Saturday♥. I was away for a while and sure missed running around the blogs arnd seeing all of the goodies everyone was sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat was quite a memory that you had to share. Quite poignant.
Thanks so much for making my morning so much fun. Hoping that you and those you care about spend a wonderful weekend making memories that will last a lifetime☺
Even though times were tough, you had each other and that was most important! Love the chipped beef on toast dinner! Happy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDeleteI thought your memory was precious. Having been there and done that I know the sting of loss, home,car etc. But never my phamily. People slowly need to realize this is what Christ,as is truly about. Not the give me this, give me that but the love and giving of each other even though times can be tough. Personally, the loss of my first home taught me to trust GOD and not things and I slowly realized we were all survivors and we didn't die or go crazy because of those losses. They were, afterall, just things. Thanks for the memory.
ReplyDeleteThis was such a touching memory, and I truly appreciate you sharing that with us. Funny how things that seem awful at the time turn out fine in the end. I'm so glad you all had and have each other because family (including the Lord on this one) and friends are truly the greatest gift!
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XO,
Sheila :-)
You've reminded me of Christmas morning with my late in-laws. We always had chipped beef on toast for breakfast! Isn't it funny how food is always so much a part of our favorite memories!
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I bet you can find ways to look back on that memory of loss with lots of love in your heart for your family. I think everyone struggles at times, some worse than others, but in the end, look, your parents are still together, happy and you are not eating chipped beef.......great story, Happy Pink Saturday, Char
ReplyDeleteWow what a story to remember. Funny how the years take the sting away and leave us with a happy memory. Peace, Mollye
ReplyDeleteNow that's a Christmas memory never to be forgotten. I hope you are having a wonderful day and are looking forward to the holidays ahead
ReplyDeleteWhat a stand out memory for you. But, like you said, you all were safe, together, roof over your heads. clothed and fed. But, it definitely would be a memory I would still have as well!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I love chipped beef on toast! LOL
Thanks or sharing your memories!