Rockabye by lesip

Rockabye

The history of a rocker. Dad bought this rocker 60 years ago for their first child and that would be ME. It rocked and rocked their two daughters and two sons not getting much of a break with only a year separating each birth. Then this well worn rocker got a break and sat patiently in the living room only occasionally getting in a rock or two. Twenty four years after rocking me it was back to work with Mom and Dad rocking their first grandchild. It happily rocked a total of three grandchildren and then went back to quietly sitting in the living room. I smiled today looking at this 60 year old rocker and the memories it holds. I am blessed to still be able to capture these moments with my mom. Maybe Dark Sixty won't be so bad after all.
Sweet capture!
July 21st, 2017  
What a precious picture and story.
July 22nd, 2017  
This is wonderful - nope, 60 won't be bad at all...blessings!
July 22nd, 2017  
She looks very proud of you - and the rocker, of course! 60 - do I remember/?
July 22nd, 2017  
A spectacular memory filled photo! What a great way to put it all in perspective!

LOL @maggiemae I feel the same way!
July 22nd, 2017  
What a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing!
July 22nd, 2017  
A beautiful shot and a gorgeous story. Lots of history and memories. 60 will be perfect and not so bad at all.
July 22nd, 2017  
fantastic capture and story. What a precious family antique.
July 22nd, 2017  
Lovely story to go with the image.
July 22nd, 2017  
A precious treasure of a photo. Thanks for sharing the touching story that goes with it.
July 22nd, 2017  
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Such a beautiful memory and image.
July 22nd, 2017  
Lovely story and photo. 4 kids in 4 years is a huge effort!
July 22nd, 2017  
Touching photo that will be a wonderful holder of memories for a long time
July 22nd, 2017  
What a lovely image and what a lovely story. 60 will be a blast!
July 22nd, 2017  
What a blessing, to have your mom, your family and this rocker to tell the tale. A lovely image.
July 22nd, 2017  
Beautiful moment!
July 23rd, 2017  
aw, you're so lucky you get to be 60 with your mum!
July 23rd, 2017  
Love this. You are very blessed to still have your mom.
July 24th, 2017  
What a great story about this rocker. We have one that has just about the same story and is at least that old. It sits, almost abandoned now, in our guest room since there is no room for it in the living room or elsewhere in the house......I'm sorry about that.
July 24th, 2017  
What a treasured possession and photo of you and your mom!
July 24th, 2017  
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