Carrie75 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Just thought I'd share. It's inspiring to me to see the mother doing the best she could with what she had at the time. I take advantage of so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyMommy Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Didn't work for me, but I would love to see it. Do you have a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I found the link the OP meant to make. http://www.shorpy.co...34a.preview.jpg and here is the picture: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 What a great woman and mother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 My husband just emailed me that photo. :) I was having a rough day, and it was nice to put some things into perspective. I agree with the OP--I take advantage of so much, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrin Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Wow. It really does put things into perspective. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Is there a story to the picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edithcrawley Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I'm getting a "Page not found" error when I click the link :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Can't see - error message when i try the link :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I get the "page not found" error too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Me, too. Can't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I can't see it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 http://www.shorpy.com/node/14451?size=_original#caption Let's see if this will work. Great pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Makes you wonder what those boys grew up to become. I hope it was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violamama Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 There it is, thanks. She has lovely handwriting. Sweet pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 See if this link will work: http://www.shorpy.com/node/14451 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 They are sitting so quietly and attentively. What was her secret? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 That is inspiring. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Wow, that's really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 That is so incredible! I would love to know the story behind this. Thank you so much for sharing! Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OK Family Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Yes thanks for sharing. I found it very heartwarming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Oh, I love this. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 What a great picture. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I will never complain about homeschooling again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 They are sitting so quietly and attentively. What was her secret? Desperation for a better life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I would love to know the story of this family and how they ended up. An achingly beautiful photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 They are sitting so quietly and attentively. What was her secret? Possibly connected to the great pointer she is using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Love it! Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Wow! Thanks so much for sharing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinlunachick Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 They are sitting so quietly and attentively. What was her secret? That stick, probably! :laugh: I wonder what she was writing on. I'd guess she was using chalk, but that looks curled at the edges, like fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durriyyah Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 That stick, probably! :laugh: I wonder what she was writing on. I'd guess she was using chalk, but that looks curled at the edges, like fabric. Looks like leather. Beautiful photo. Thank you for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 They are sitting so quietly and attentively. What was her secret? Momma had a stick in her hand, maybe? :laugh: :driving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea 4 Three Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I needed that today. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFA323 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 It's striking that her handwriting was so far superior to that of most educated people today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 What a great photograph! Does it say "The rain are fallin" above the numbers/letters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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