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The Year Of 1953

Halfway through the year,   of Nineteen Fifty Two. Five of twelve, in Mama's clan  shared tales like families do. All of them were married, to their true love, of course. They merited love from the parents, of the great reliable source. First was Uncle Kenneth and Vickie his dear wife, relating to the pleasures of the greatest time in life. Second was Uncle Lyle with Nancy his soul mate. Anxiously awaiting to hear the baby's arrival date. Third was Aunt Rebecca  and Harley her proud lover. They announced their snuggling,  too often beneath the cover.  Fourth was Uncle Arnett  and Barbara, his new bride. They were very happy, staying closely side by side. Fifth was Kathalene and Allen,  whom I call Mom and Dad. I really haven't ask them yet  how they got the luck they had. It took them several months  for the effects to all be seen. After you hear the outcome  then you'll know, just what I mean. The year of 1953 arrived and  they all joined in the laughter. There will be lots of changes,  by late July, or soon thereafter. In the month of March,  with a smile on Kenneth's face Vickie started a new trend  the new generation's pace. On this date:  March 
th of 1953  The arrival date of this one.   Nancy Pamela was the first born  and the list has just begun. In the month of April Lyle grinned from ear to ear.          Nancy was ready for their baby whose time was getting near. On this date: April 23rd of 1953 Arrived a pretty little girl. Eva Suzanne was the one born,  with hair as white as pearl. In the month of May,  Rebecca waited for her third while Harley waited nervously  to hear the final word. On this date: May 28th of 1953 A special day for that pair. Rhonda Kay, the next one born and cuddled with loving care.  In the month of June,  Arnett proudly smiled.  Barbara gave birth,  to their very special child. On this date: June 10th of 1953  Delivered was a bundle of joy.     Craig Elliott was then born, being the first and only boy. In the month of July, Kathalene prayed for help that day.  Allen received a call at work,  'cause the baby was on its way.   On this date: July 
th of 1953 Another one born, and who might that be? Charlotte Ann was the fifth one born. Oh yes, that is truly me! These five sometimes unite,  with other family attendants. The reunion nears the hundred mark, of Willie and Eva's descendants. I am one of those grandkids, it has really been fun for me. Great memories of four girls and a boy that were born in Fifty Three!

Copyright © April 2001 Charlotte Ann Donovan

Additional Notes:
Oddly enough there were five of us (grandchildren), of Willie and Eva, born in the year of 1953. Ranging from March
to July
, with each birthday in a different month. We are not all five the oldest or only child of our families. The 1st, 2nd, and 4th child's daddy is one of twelve children and the 3rd and 5th child's mother is one of the same twelve children. This is a very special family to me and I enjoy writing about them. Written just for fun.


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