MckLinky Monday ~ Things You Treasure

Mrs. Albright over at The RHOK is taking a stroll down memory lane and asking about the things we treasure.
One thing I treasure so much in my life is a family Bible that my Great Grandmother & Grandmother used.

When my Grandfather passed away I received a family box of items. In it was this precious Bible. It is well worn, well read. I love reading from it & knowing that it was read by the women before me.
Also in this box were a small devotional and small New Testament Bible. The devotional was given to my Grandmother later in life. The small, New Testament Bible is embossed with her name & inscribed as a gift from her Sunday School class.

In the Bible there were all sort of treasures tucked away.
Notes from my Great Grandmother to my Grandmother about her birthday.  A note from me to my Grandmother on her birthday at a significant time in my life. A sweet bookmark with my Grandmother's note about a scripture. These mean so much to me as they were notes that my Grandmother thought were treasures. I treasure them because of the handwriting, the sentiments expressed & their age.

There were also many, many newspaper clippings, funeral booklets & pictures. Two, original newspaper clippings that I especially love are the wedding announcement of my grandparents & an article about my Great Grandfather.

Their announcement tells of their Reno, NV wedding. Their life in San Franciso & how they may make the move back to Oklahoma. It tells of their grand wedding reception & honeymoon. My Grandmother wasn't thrilled with the picture they chose, however I love it as it shows them so happy.

Yep that's my Great Grandfather about to ride a bull at age 68. The article speaks of his successful business, 400 acre working ranch, 4 children, 7 grand daughters, service to his church as an Elder & usher, membership in the chamber of commerce & his political affiliations. My favorite part, is the picture of him getting ready to ride a bull with a big ol' smile on his face. He was too cool!

I hope you have as much fun showcasing your treasures as I did showcasing mine. It brought back some very sweet memories. 

Here are the rules for linking up with us today:

1. Answer the question on your blog (or in the comments sections if you haven't a blog).

2. If you answer the question on your blog, add your name to MckLinky so that we all can see what you treasure.
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4. Enjoy and have some fun!