Book of Memories for Marie C. Tennyson

Story shared: Kid's Advocate

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 03:07:31 EDT

I was staying at Grandma's for a spell. I can't remember why but I must have been 6 or 7 years old at the time. I had been looking forward to and wanted to watch Captain Chesapeake, a popular kids television show on channel 45 in the 70's but Grandpop had the TV. Too intimidated or shy to directly ask Grandpop if I could watch Captain Chesapeake, I simply walked in the room and changed the channel to my desired station. Grandpop naturally responded by telling me to change the channel back to what he was watching as I'm sure most of us would - myself included. I walked out of the room and told Grandmom about the impending crisis and she promptly said to grandpop "you've been watching that TV all day. Let Chris watch what he wants to watch for a change". I was a little surprised by her tenacity and felt she was a little hard on her husband but Grandpop, without another word complied. To this day I still feel a tinge of guilt about how I handled that situation but Grandma was always there to back us up no matter what. God bless you Grandmom - I know you are still looking out for the younger generations.

Condolence From carroll creswell

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:26:14 EDT

My deepest sympathies to the entire family. I grew up on Brookwood and spent many happy times with Doug and Russ over at their Grandmothers and have many fond memories of those times. Mrs. Tennyson was a big part of my life growing up and i will remember her always.

Story shared: Piece d' resistance

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:54:39 EDT

Mom could stretch a pound of ground beef for 6 kids and 2 adults like you would not believe. But her finest dish she passed on to us by heart is that sour beef and mashed potatoes. It cannot be beat.The culinary kittens on TV today are amateurs in comparison. Bring on the sauer braten.

Memorial Candle lit by Janet Janyska

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:07:35 EDT

The Janyska Family

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Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:24:26 EDT

Mom at the young age of 99 and 10 mths enjoying here favorite dish...Rock fish

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Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:12:55 EDT

I was always told wait till your father gets home...

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Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:11:48 EDT

I was always told wait till your father gets home...

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Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:58:17 EDT

Story shared: Mom the disciplinarian

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:18:20 EDT

Dad was not the disciplinarian - he did not believe in spanking his girls, but Mom had no qualms about that. She had a mighty powerful hand that found your butt real fast.

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Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:51:24 EDT

Donnalee's grand daughters visiting.

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Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:32:24 EDT

5 of Marie's brood of 6

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Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:29:40 EDT

Some Marie's great grand children

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Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:26:31 EDT

All Marie's grandkids -2

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Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:22:03 EDT

Hannah, Marie's short time companion

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Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:15:56 EDT

Great grandson Jack

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Mon, 09 Jul 2012 06:16:35 EDT

Mom's 103th Birthday celebration