Thankyou for this lovely Graphic Donna ,and yes it is raining !
On Behalf of Mike and Jackie ,Maurice and I ,''THANKYOU ''so much for all of your comments on the loss of our Aunty Kitty ,what a comfort to hear from you all ,believe me it does make a difference ,hearing from you all showed me how J Land is such a caring place to be ,again thankyou .
Aunty Kitty's funeral is next Tuesday ,at 9.30 am .
Many of you have asked what sort of nurse Kitty was ,well from,staff nurse to Sister ,and finally matron ,where I hear she was fair but firm ,very firm ? says Maurice ,to Mike and I as children !! She was Maurice and Mike's Mum's little sister ,she never married ,well only to her career,at which she excelled ,she went through many aspects of nursing ,ending up in mental health care ,She actually nursed Spike Milligan ,and commented, I didnt like him very much !!
Also I was asked had we got any photograghs of her in her uniform ,Bethe helped me with these ones I scanned ,thankyou Bethe http://journals.aol.com/sunnybethe/palm-harbor/ Do you like the picture at the top of my entry ,it was Aunty Kitty's Mike gave it to me because he knew I liked it ,it is by an artist called Tony Sheath,I looked him up on the net ,and he is quite renowned for his paintings of the countryside ,I just love it ,and will always think of Kitty when I look at it .......
Aunty Kitty is on the left with her arms folded ..on number one
on number two she is in the forground....then on the right,and the bottom one is at a Ball she is in the siver evening dress ,the men are eminent surgeons
Hope you enjoyed looking through the album with me today ,
as ever lots of love from
45 comments:
Aunt Kitty was certainly a beautiful woman. You'd never believe she was that frail old lady we've seen in your journal so many times. Bless her, she's at peace now and Maurice and his family, and you of course, have got cause to look back on her with pride and love. You certainly had to be tough to be a matron in those days. I remember when I was in hospital after giving birth, even the patients stood or sat to attention when the matron came in! Lol! I love the painting, it's very bright and I always love countryside paintings. I hope all goes well at the funeral next week, I'll be thinking of you all. Jeannette xx
Those are lovely!
Thank you for the pictures of Auntie Kitty in her nursing days, Jan. I know it was a strict hard life, but didn't they look glamourous!
Lovely painting- the embodiment of winter, with the woodsmoke rising.
Hope the funeral turns out to be a celebration of the life of a wonderful person.
Bunny xx
What a lovely look back into the past, and back to the days when nurses where nurses, your Aunt Kitty was a very attractive woman. Hope you are well!
Take care
Yasmin
xx
Oh! Jan I have enjoyed reading about Aunt Kitty and looking at the wonderful old photographs.Matrons knew there jobs in them days.Yes they were strict but it was for a good reason.I wouldn't be here today Jan,if it hadn't been for a diagnosis of a Head Matron at our Local hospital many years ago.The surgeons had no idea what was wrong.Long Story.I just love your picture from Aunt Kitty.it's realy lovely.I am not suprized you love it.The guy on the left reminds me of my father with the bike.Thankyou for sharing today.I have been over to visit your friend Bethe and left a comment I realy enjoyed her post it gave me a good laugh,which I needed.Take Care God Bless Love ya.Kath astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMES
I loved looking at your album today. A good thing to do on a rainy day. It is sunny here and I am at work and checking e-mails. I have lots to do today, so best get at it. 'On Ya' - ma
Hi Jan I bet Aunty Kitty was a well repected lady in her time ,like you say fair but firm .Do you remember Sister Broughton at Thorpe Hall or was she a Matron can't remember ,she was very firm!!! It was lovely to see the photos of Aunty Kitty when she was younger ,and I love the new picture that you inherited,I'm sure you will think of that lovely lady when you look at it .Its such an interesting picture with so much going on in it .Its rained almost all day here ,it was a wet play time and only got the children out for the last ten minuites ,just to let off steam and get rid of some of their energy!!!........With love Jeanxx
I just love looking at old family photos! Thanks for sharing.
Missie
sorry for your lost.
The photo's were lovely Jan. It sounds like she had a full and very interesting life.
Hugs, Joyce
Thanks Jan for all the latest news. Great Photo's of Aunty Kitty. don't the nurses llook so smart in these days..j
ust been interupted Mary was bringing through a cuppa for me and I turned to get it and caught my hand on a vase of flowers...yes you guessed he water went everywhere...
Now back relaxing !! Nice sunny day today and quite warm but chilly wind still. Love Sybil xx
Jan the pictures are amazing. Your Aunty kitty looked so beautiful. Funny about nursing Spike Milligan, I, too have someone close to me around my age that did the same! Isn't It a small world?. I hope you stay strong Jan. It Is such a sad time when we have to say goodbye. I, for one, and know many more people also, will be thinking of you on Tuesday. Love Pam xx
Nice photos Jan, and I like the painting. Looks like you found the ideal spot for it too.
B. x
Lovely entry today Jan all your entries are but this one is special with the photographs. Love Joan
Thank you for sharing your photos of Auntie Kitty. She certainly had a full life, no wonder you all miss her so. Eileenx
My Mom was a nurse in approximately the same time as your Aunt. My Mom also ended up in Mental Health. I always thought that was one of the MOST challenging of all the different types of nursing one could do. I applaud your Aunt for that. She had quite a life!
Love the picture you have hanging. It looks so peaceful! I would hang that in my den.
Take care of yourself. I know this is a hard time for you and your family.
Love, Pam xoxox
Thanks for sharing the pics of your Aunt Kitty, Jan. May she rest in peace.
Jan, thanks for sharing the photos of Aunt Kitty, it is good to look back on a life well lived. The picture is lovely, Have you ever seen any Martin Taylor paintings? I'm sure you would like his work, he is one of my favourite artists, but I will never be able to afford an original painting
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I will be thinking of you on Tuesday.
Christine
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{{{Jan}}} love the pictures thanks for sharing....
love ya
d
Hi Jan - so sorry to hear about Aunt Kitty, i know thru your journal how you loved her so. She had a wonderful life by the sounds of it and how admiral to dedicate your life to Nursing. The painting is wonderful, you can almost smell the smoke from the fire as it meanders upwards into the atmosphere........
Big hug for you ( X )
Luv Jaynee X
i hope you scan more pictures of Aunt Kitty:) what a grand woman she was:)
Deb
I just love the old photos of your Aunt Kitty. She really was quite a stunning looking lady. That's quite a picture you have above your mantle; so pretty and such a treasure. I'm betting Aunt Kitty was quite the professional. Love xx Chris
Lovely photos of Aunt Kitty Jan. She looks like the sort that got a lot of enjoyment out of life! Thanks so much for sharing them with us and helping us to put a face to the name. I hope her funeral goes well. (((hugs)))
Marie
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Enjoyed it very much!! Thanks for sharing, Jan!
Hugs
Jackie
Hello Jan,
I enjoyed my browse through your album today. What a wonderful person your Aunt Kitty was. Those were the days when nursing was regimented and everyone was kept on their toes for fear of matrons wrath. Lol!
I hope Tuesday goes well for all of you, and that you are able to celebrate her life by remembering the good times..not the bad. She surely was a special lady to all of her family as this lovely entry portrays.
May she rest in peace.
God bless her.
Hugs to you...
Jeanie xxx
Jan loved the pictures of your Aunt Kitty ~ don't they all look so smart in their uniforms ~ and she looks beautiful in her evening gown ~ will be thinking about you next Tuesday ~ Ally x
May God be with everyone next Tuesday. I love the painting. She was a very pretty lady. Thanks for showing us her pictures. Hugs, Helen
Late commenting Jan because I'm not on the computer too much now - busy having a clear out and decorating.
Lovely to see photos of your aunty Kitty and I love the picture you inherited.
take care
all the best
Freda
Thank you for sharing the piccies with us :o) Hope the funeral goes well and you have nice weather for the occassion xx
Jenny
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Hiya Jan! You so welcome. Aunt Kitty was beautiful. I'll be thinking of you tuesday as well. hugs, Bethe
I love seeing old photos! Thank you for indulging me!
Oh I bet the stories Aunt Kitty could tell of her nursing career......!!!!!!!!
Love and hugs and again, my sympathy on your loss,
Sheila
The painting is a lovely momento to have from Kitty, as are the photos. Hope the funeral isn't too emotional for you. I have to admit to always finding a sense of relief after a loved one's funeral. A real sense of laying them to rest and getting back to just remembering the happy times now the pain and illness is over.
Love Linda. xx
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I do like your picture. . .its beautiful. . .really lovely.What a nice gift.And I loved seeing Auntie Kitty as a young person. . sometimes we forget with old people that they gave so much.I will be thinking of you on Tuesday.
I am making this short because my keyboard has a way of speaking gibberish
unexpectedly and Mort from UK has tried to help sort it out but I am afraid 2 great minds just did not get it done. lol I wanted to thank you for stopping by. I will get this straight, What an honor to be named guest Editor for the UK. Please do stop again, and I shall do so also. Thanks again, Lucille4364
It was lovely that you read my Journal again. I just love having the same people and new people visit my Journal. Lucille
What a lovely painting Jan! Aunt Kity sounds a real character.
Thanks for you sympathy with my pain. I am trying hard to stay positive! Love Conniexx
the picture is lovely, thank-you for sharing the pictures of your aunt she sounds like she was dedicated to nursing. take care mrs t xx
I love old pictures, thanks for sharing Beckie x
Oh, Jan, I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Kitty. I enjoyed your entries about her so much. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family.
Love, Kathy
Hi Jan, Your Aunty Kitty certainly lived a full life, thanks for sharing some of her photos with us.
Love Sandra xxxx
Jan, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Aunt Kitty, she sounded a fine lady. My thoughts are with you.
I love the Lily of the Valley graphic. The photo Mike took is not a Lily of the Valley, it is a shrub that he came across and we do not know the name of it.
Hi Jan, I think I commented once before but I am going to again. Your pictures are fascinating. I had some very old ones on Picasa but when My computer more or less crashed, I lost everything. Fortunatly I have real pictures I can scan and put in my new tower when I get it. I love hearing from you all and as I said in my Journal this morning, if I am gone for a while you will know I will be back. This one will either crash again or I will be installing my nr=ew tower. That should be interesting. Lucille4364
lovely pics hun,what a wonderful woman,I hope the funeral passes well for you all zoe xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Sorry to hear about your Aunt Kitty. She sounds like a lady who made the most of her time here on earth.
She had a good life and you have some wonderful memories of her. I enjoyed the photos, and I am sorry for your loss. Hugs, Dawn
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I just come baxk every day ands love your oictures and your story of family. Thank you for visitring my Journal and I promise it will get back to being cheerful. Lucille 4364
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