Marie Garcia:  

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all and wishing the very best in the upcoming year. Here it is December 18, 2014. I was thirteen when I walked into the Bennett's Market to get some things for my Mom, a beautiful August day in 1948 when there working on produce stood this tall, dark and handsome guy. Wow! talk abut being hit by a bull dozer. I just stood there and stared at him and when he noticed me, he smiled and had the deepest dimple I have ever seen. Well that stared it, my parents were very strict, almost to the point I could not have a boy walk me home from school. Of course I was in Jr. High at John Adams and the school was right across the street from the market. He was 18 so no chance of boy/girlfriend relationship. We met during lunch hour and He was amazed how naïve I was but then in those days strict parents like mine, especially the Spanish which is what we were, just didn't talk about such things. He served four years in the Navy, mostly at sea as he was helping support a brother and a sister along with his mother So I lost contact with him then one day when working at Safeway on 7th street, he walked into the market shopping with his mom and the rest is history, So here we are almost 60 years later celebrating his 85th birthday. Oh yes we have had some medical issues in the last six months and praying it all turns out well. Jut thought I would update as I see I have had quite a few visits from former classmates and want you all to know there are times when I reflect on my relationships with friends and the fun we had many times, swimming, talking or whatever. I just turned 80 on the tenth but don't feel it at all. Had cataract surgery on both eyes before they got to bad as I do majority of the driving, health wise I feel fine. So dear friends I feel blessed that all these years we have experienced few health issues. Amazing what thinking positive will do for one's soul. Hope all are enjoying this beautiful time of the year, until next time - so long for now HAPPY Easter to everyone. Gosh it's April 2014, thought I would let you all know I am well. Can't complain about my health as for an 79 going on 80, I think I am doing pretty good. Just had cataract surgery on my left eye and it is amazing, soon will have the left one done too. Hair is still blond, my bangs are turning grey but it is still natural. o it isn't long anymore, got it cut this year and sent my pony tail to Lucks for Love. I think that is what it is called. Anyway the only thing of interest now if our purchase of a 1985 GMC S-15 Pickup with canopy that we are having cherried out. Isn't that a hoot?? Well when you had time on your hands you find a hobby right, well we decided to do this and so far it has been fun. Just don't know what to pain it yet. Anyway life goes on. From November 2013 through March 18, we have lost a God daughter, a close friend of fifty years, and two cousins. All younger than me. I guess the Lord only takes those who are good, Tee Hee. At least that is what they tell me. Well until next time, all have a wonderful life and hopefully we will have some decent weather soon. Wow! Didn't realize it has been over two years since my last message. Hope this finds everyone well. Can't complain, just usual old age aches and pains. We celebrated 58 years last June, amazing that so much time has gone by but as they say, time flys when you have fun, so very true. Was looking at the 1953 Nautalis and gosh, I was so surprised to see so many of my friends that weren't in there. Often think about them Nice to look at the year books, brings back great memories. Family still growing, think we may have another great grandchild in the works. Well friends other than the weather being beautiful for a change, don't have much to ad. You have a great week and talk to you soon again. July 14, 2011, weather improving although today is cloudy, sun should come out around noon. Can't complain about the past year. Not sure if I like this retirement or not. Seems I am busier now than when I had a husband three children and a job. Ray and I are fine, just celebrated 56 years of marriage, he is going to be 82 in December and I will be 67. Funny how you don't think of getting old, yet I don't feel old, still have a lot of energy. Our family has increased considerably, besides nine grandchildren we also have 15 great grandshildren. Sadly they live all over the palce so I don't get to see them to often but we do communitace on facebook or phone. What a wonderful life, God takes care of us and guides us but He does move in mysterious ways. Well nothing exciting to pass on to al of you but wish you a great day. Will try to get on this more often, by the way I posted a before picture, maybe more of you will remember me. God bless all. Well here we are in 2010. What a start, nasty weather, nasty economy and lots of unemployed but then we are now in March and hopefully it will be better for everyone as soon ...Expand for more