A comment about Granny from Dale Friel

I was particularly moved by the tribute to Granny posted June 1, 2008. I tried to make a comment but I got too wordy for the space provided. I want to express the memories and feelings that the photo and article evoked in me.

Granny was a loving, patient and remarkable woman. I have so many fond memories of spending time with her and Granddad at McKee Road , a place where I always felt welcomed and at home. If I close my eyes and clear my thoughts I can recall some of my oldest memories, the smell the sawdust, and the machine oil from the metal lathes in Granddad’s workshops. I remember the warmth of the concrete walks and patios in summer, the apple tree and the giant swing made from power polls and the thrill of being swung by you, uncle John uncle Bill and Granddad. I remember the love, gentleness and kindness I always felt from aunt Helen and aunt Betty. And if I'm really still I can hear Granny’s voice as she calls out to Grandad in the shop, "Doyle, time for dinner". So much of my world view is shaped from the values, and principles that were modeled for me by my mother’s family. I have a good life and I feel blessed to have been born into the Liggett lineage.
~Dale

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Sophie Adele Friel joins the family

Sophia Adele Friel, daughter of Kyle and Christina Friel, was born Friday, January 30, at 10:01 p.m. She weighs 8 pounds 0.5 ounces and her length is 19.5 inches. Mom and baby are bothdoing fine.