Topic: Because you guys may appreciate this...
snarkytwain's photo
Thu 07/16/09 08:38 AM
... I want to share with you my birthday present.

My grandma gave it to me. First edition "For Whom The Bell Tolls" (I know it should be underlined but I don't know the code for it here.) I opened it up, and read my great-grandmother's name written inside with the date, 1940.

It's been in my family since it was brand new.

I cried.

redhead44613's photo
Thu 07/16/09 08:39 AM
That's pretty neat. :thumbsup:

newarkjw's photo
Thu 07/16/09 08:39 AM
You are lucky to have such a sweet and thoughtful Grandma. Happy birthday. flowers

silly's photo
Thu 07/16/09 09:05 AM
That's great.:smile:

Happy,happy birthdayflowers flowers flowers

no photo
Thu 07/16/09 09:17 AM
That is such an amazing gift! Happy Birthday flowerforyou

ReddBeans's photo
Thu 07/16/09 12:45 PM
That's a gift to be treasured. flowerforyou

tacotuesday's photo
Thu 07/16/09 01:33 PM

... I want to share with you my birthday present.

My grandma gave it to me. First edition "For Whom The Bell Tolls" (I know it should be underlined but I don't know the code for it here.) I opened it up, and read my great-grandmother's name written inside with the date, 1940.

It's been in my family since it was brand new.

I cried.
that is so precious and thoughtful. what a beautiful soul your grandmother must have.flowerforyou

snarkytwain's photo
Fri 07/17/09 05:25 AM
Edited by snarkytwain on Fri 07/17/09 05:26 AM
Thank you. happy I know... best gift EVER!

It will not leave my family if I can help it. It will go to my daughter or my son (the two children who love books as much as I do), in my will. Who depends on which one, at that time, shows (s)he will carry it on to the next generation and not sell it.