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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Jessie, Storekeeper She would be eighty-three next spring And knew what passing years can bring. Her country store had space behind Where she could live and didn't mind Working through the day's long hours. Every spring, she planted flowers To make her place look light and gay. A ranger lived five miles away. There was a pretty campground though, Much closer, where the willows grow. In summer months, the campers came And she made sure they knew her name. Fall brought the hunters after deer, But winter days were long and drear. She then had lots of time to dream And wonder at life's personal scheme. When she came here she was a wife. Though they had known their share of strife, Both labored hard to build this place. She missed the sight of his dear face And mused on how long it would be, Before she kept him company! A winter came worse than the rest. Men headed for her;did their best, But nature had turned merciless And it was near a month, I guess, Before a rescue could arrive. They didn't think she'd be alive, But when they called, she replied And welcomed them, with joy, inside. She'd burned some things for lack of wood And eaten anything she could. Her stores were low at season's end But she had learned just how to fend! We knew her through one summer's days. Enjoyed her wit and charming ways, But those who went into her store, Had better be quite sure before, They read her sign, which made it clear, "No shirts, no shoes, no service here!!" Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ My friend ... I like Jessie .. and you tell her story soooooooo well~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Beasley Senior Member
since 2003-11-28
Posts 682Cheboygan,MI USA |
Another wonderful story from you! love, Barb |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thanks Marge. She made a deep impression on us and we have never forgotten her. She was a valiant woman! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Barb: Thank you for your kind comments. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
A wonderful story about a one of a kind woman. i enjoyed. love, Joyce |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce; You are right. She was one of a kind and I have always been glad we had several months to get to know her. Thanks. Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Cheechako Junior Member
since 2007-04-28
Posts 21Texas |
This is the kind of person we hope to meet someday, but alas, they are few and far between. Thanks for sharing one with the rest of us. Cheechako |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Cheechako: Thanks for commenting. Jessie was an inspration to everyone who knew her, I believe. As you say, people like her at few and far between. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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