Lucy's Game Pieces

Remember when Charlotte sweetly sent me this game board? Well, after I shared it on my blog, dear Kathy from Vermont, emailed me and asked if I would like to have the game pieces for the " The Glad Game". I said that I would LOVE to have them! She told me that the pieces had come from her husband's grandmother's house.

This beautifully wrapped package arrived a few days ago. Attached to it was a card with a handwritten note from Kathy that I will now treasure forever too.  In her note, she shares about the game pieces -

"...these came from my husband's grandmother's house.  When I looked to see how many pieces were there, I was puzzled by the marbles in the box.  Then I realized their intent.  Lucy McCollough raised four boys and one girl through the depression.  Her husband was a logger and a trucker.  Just like many others, they "made do".  I imagine game pieces went missing over time, so marbles were substituted."

Sigh.  Can you imagine Lucy and her five children lovingly playing "The Glad Game" together, during the Great Depression? What a precious thought. Something tells me that even though it WAS the Great Depression, they, as a family, had much to be glad about... for they had each other and they knew, first-hand, how that was all that really mattered. They were very, very WISE back then.

Thank you Kathy, SO MUCH, for passing these little tokens of a family's treasured past on to me. You know that I will keep these here, safe and sound, and will love them always.

Comments

[Denise S.]

What a sweet,sweet thing to send you to finish out your little treasure. Another Pollyana fan here ;)

[SusanG]

What a nice thing to start out my morning! Lovely gift on her part, and lovely thoughts by you. :)

Susan

[Rose @Classic Charm]

How very sweet! And now they will be displayed in the perfect home...
Rose

[bj]

Totally impressed here. That was such a nice thing for her to do. I am a hugh fan of anything graphic and the colors and graphics of this game board and box are awesome. I'd have to hang it on a wall, so I could see it every day, I think...lol
bj

[Kat]

There really are the sweetest friends here in "The Land of Blog", including you sweet friend.

Hugs!
Kat

[Teresa Alber]

Wow, what a nice gift. Isn't it nice to have some history with these wonderful treasures?

[Melissa]

I love stories like this! What an awesome piece of history that you now have - I'm sure you will treasure it always!

Many Blessings,
M.

[Dena]

Hi Kim,

I am so touched that she sent you these sweet little pieces of history. What a thoughtful and loving thing to do indeed. I love the warmth of this community :)

Hugs,
Dena

[Adrienne]

What a lovely, treasured gift. I love the friends in blogland - nothing like it. Your game is so special. Thank you for sharing it with us. ~Adrienne~

[Kimberly]

See?? how lucky you are??? Now you have the missing pieces to your timeless game and you also possess the sweet history to those pieces and you get to watch over and care for them in your home.

You are blessed - well so am I.

[Kathy]

Hi Kim,

This post makes me think of how nervous I was to enter into "blogging land".

I don't expect you to remember but I came upon "blogging land" via a family blog that was started for my mother-in-laws b'day party so all the family from around the country could plan the surprise.

One day ,I can't even remember how I got to your site, I entered this land and each time I come back I am always touched by how kind everyone is and just how much I take away each time I visit.

Thank you for sharing this sweet post !!!
And thank you to all the other bloggers that I enjoy so much. Someday I may even get brave enough to have my own !!!

Have a great week-end, gonna be a cold one in the NE...it was 65 yesterday :)

Kathy :)
XOXO

ps I just loved Pollyanna as a child....

[katie]

wow, such a sweet and thoughtful gift. i think this reminds us that sometimes you make do with what you have, and all you really need id time with friends and family. especially this time of year when people stress about not getting "enough" for others, or getting caught up in their busy life. this was a great post kim, thank you for sharing.

[Elaine L.]

Such a heartwarming post and a precious gift passed on to you.

~elaine~

[Bethany]

I'm glad you shared this with us!!! How timely as we head into Thanksgiving and think of all the things we are "glad" about...family being the top of my list, then my friends!!!

[rhoda]

Hi, Kim, I must have missed you getting this little game. I have never heard of it, but it does look sweet & oh, so vintagey looking. How fortunate for her to share those pieces with you. It's adorable!

xo,
Rhoda

[Wanda]

Awwww....How sweet of her to give them to you!

[Gardengirl]

Isn't it wonderful that we are able to meet so many sweet people via our blogs? I am always amazed at the kindness and inspiration that comes from other bloggers.

[Cottage Contessa]

Aren't there just some absolutely beautiful, sweet, kind hearted women out there in blog land?! What a special gift Kim, thanks for sharing it.
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

[Tracie]

Hi Kim,

Gosh, there are so many nice people out there. Way to go, Kathy!

It just makes my day, thanks for sharing.

Tracie

[Diane]

What a beautiful and thoughtful treasure you received, both Kathy's friendship and her gift to you. Blogland is amazing.
Diane

[Dayami]

WOW!!! that is amazing!!! What a beautiful gesture! You should feel very very special.
I know you will treasure it.
Enjoy IT and your beautiful cottage.
Hugs,
Dayami

[Mosaic Queen]

Love your blog!!!
Come and pay me visit!
Michelle

[Alicia]

I really enjoyed reading this little story, thanks for sharing it with us!

[Vee ~ A Haven for Vee]

Wow! This is the very essence of what I love about the blogging community. What a fantastic story!

[Bristol @ Cottage by the River]

Very nice gift. I have alot of game pieces and sets from my Dad, I love them they are great for decorating and crafting. I always am looking for them on shopping trips. I just finished a cute crown with some old toy pieces, check it out on my blog! Have a good weekend!
Bristol