Comments for Grandma Henke

Comment on Memories six, seven, & eight … by Edna

Edna — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:06:59 +0000

I am so happy your family has a wheel, Uncle Earl! I think I will have to have one made by next Christmas … that is definitely a tradition that should continue in our line too! Love you!

Comment on Memories six, seven, & eight … by Earl Matheson

Earl Matheson — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:08:41 +0000

So as not to lose the family tradition of the wheel, I built one like Dad’s and we have been spinning it each year. At our lastChristmas Party (2011) we had 64 family members spin it – and it goes on. Hope you are doing well. Love, Uncle Earl

Comment on The Joy of Christmas Programs Past by Susan Adcox

Susan Adcox — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:00:19 +0000

Oh, my! Fire and hair spray–not a good combination!

Taking music (and kids!) to nursing homes is such a wonderful work. When my mom was in a nursing home, it was lovely to have a musical event to attend together. And when my grandkids would go to visit her, every eye in the place would be on them.

Comment on The Fifth Memory of Christmas by Lynae

Lynae — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:34:44 +0000

Oh my! This is hilarious! So clever. I vaguely remember a Christmas letter you wrote in ‘scripture’ (at least I think/hope it was you). I just remember that I thought it was genius and so much more fun to read than the average family newsletter.

Comment on The 4th Memory of Christmas, Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus by Lynae

Lynae — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:22:06 +0000

This story brought tears for me. I so can relate and loved the feelings your writing brought. I didn’t remember you were such an accomplish pianist. I’m glad to know this about you!

Comment on The Joy of Christmas Programs Past by Ann

Ann — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:22:21 +0000

It was right after that candle hair burning incident that they invented these cute little battery operated candles. It’s a good thing too – do you remember the 2002 SLC Olympics where everyone had a battery operated candle? Can you imagine the hair loss in that crowd if they had used real candles? Love your memories!

Comment on Memories six, seven, & eight … by Susan Adcox

Susan Adcox — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:52:24 +0000

I’m so sorry that you’re not feeling well. I love the idea of the spinning wheel! What a great way to share some holiday love!

Comment on Memories six, seven, & eight … by Lisa @ Grandma's Briefs

Lisa @ Grandma's Briefs — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:17:37 +0000

A bittersweet, poignant post. I wish you had the spinning wheel back. Mostly, I wish you improved health and to be completely clear of the bronchitis soon.

Merry, merry Christmas to you and yours, Edna. Best wishes for an endlessly blessed 2012!

Comment on Memories six, seven, & eight … by Ann

Ann — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:53:50 +0000

That was one of the fun things of christmas at Grandpas’!
It was always so fun when you hit a Red Spot and got to choose a prize. We built a spinning wheel and used it for our own kids and grandkids (using grandpas bicycle wheel idea) and the kids loved it. Kathy now owns ours…..so the tradition continues on.

Comment on Memories six, seven, & eight … by Jenny Hancey DeCow

Jenny Hancey DeCow — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:23:35 +0000

That is one of my favorite Christmas memories!! Coming over to your house and spinning the wheel! I loved it! That is so sad it is missing now. Time to build a new one and pass the tradition along.