Today, with the help of my mom, dad, brother, sister-in-law and nephew, we rented a small U-haul and picked it up. It wasn't so bad transporting it and it made it safely. I have saved this spot in my house for it since I moved in. It fits perfectly!
It still makes me sad that my grandma is getting older and might not be with us long, but I'm grateful to have a piece of her and the memories I have of this piano.
She told me that her dad hauled it by horse and buggy to her for her 16th birthday, and she is now 92. This piano was in my Grandpa and Grandma Hall's house in St. Johns all growing up. She would play for us and we would sing songs. When Corey and I started piano lessons we went to her house and played on the piano. Once my Grandparents moved down in the Valley permanently, they took the piano with them. We didn't play it as often, since they were in a condo and shared a common wall, but it was there. I've always wanted to have it, and I'm so glad that she trusted me with it. I will take care of it forever, and hopefully pass it on to a daughter or granddaughter someday.
Thank you for the help moving it. Thank you Grandma for giving it to me. I love you!
6 comments:
What a personal treasure
What a personal treasure
That is an awesome story! What a great heirloom.
I remember that piano well, mostly in the St. Johns house. I've played it myself. Glad you get to have it, tho' sorry Aunt Ethel isn't doing well. Watching those we love age is not to easy.
What a beautiful piano! I love that story. So sorry to hear your Aunt Ethel isn't feeling well. But she sounds like such a sweet lady!
It is beautiful! What a unique treasure.
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