Virginia

     

                                                   

     Most women of her generation were what we now call stay-at-home moms.  Virginia followed this pattern until her child was old enough to be safe at home for a few hours after school.   She then started to work outside the home.

     As a young woman, she lived with her widowed mother.  They lived a modest life, and a few years later she married her high school sweetheart.  They had a child and remained a happy family of three.  She kept a ledger of the family finances, bought Savings Bonds, and set aside money in a bank savings account.

     In a few years, they built their dream house and added beautiful furnishings.  She appreciated this higher standard of living and made sure everything was well cared for, neat and clean - a place for everything and everything in its place.

     When their child was thirteen, she obtained employment at the local bank as secretary to the president.  By living within their means and saving their money, she and her husband were able to provide a college education for their daughter.

     They became life-long friends to another couple.  When the man went off to war, they were loyal friends to his wife and baby girl.  The couples remained close friends, having fun together.

     Virginia took loving care of her home and family and was a loyal friend her entire life.

     I love you, Mom.