Gratitude still in my heart

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My early childhood was great, I was the first born.
My mother had five children after me so I mostly remember
spending lots of time with my doting grandmother
who kept me busy learning to sew & knit before I could read & write.
I had such enthusiasm and benefited from tons of attention.
Creativity was a game to me and I learned to value time.

When I was nine, we moved far away and life changed overnight.
I was really lucky to land a grade 5 teacher who guided me
to learn english at an accelerated rate. I was a good student.

I've always been particularly thankful to both, teacher and grandmother.
they truly helped mold me into the person I turned out to be.

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Bill Baker

Date: 7/30/2025 9:35:00 PM

It's good to remember and be grateful to those that shaped our lives along the way, Line. They did a good job, my friend. The world needs more people with your kind of heart. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/31/2025 4:24:00 AM

Ah ~ you are too kind. Sounds like you are the one with a wonderful heart.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/30/2025 5:06:00 PM

Nice to have your grandma nearby!

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/30/2025 5:41:00 PM

It certainly was, it's never long enough ~

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/30/2025 4:42:00 PM

thanks for sharing a bit about your childhood and your gratitude for a teacher and your grandmother. My paternal grandmother oftimes 'saved' me...and I'm eternally grateful for the grace she brought into my childhood. nicely done

Line Gauthier
Date: 7/30/2025 5:41:00 PM

Nice memories indeed ~ have a lovely day, Sara