Edith (Bergh) Negstad, born January 7, 1900

    Seeing my mother's birthdate above you can see it was always easy to track her age. Her middle name is not mentioned because she never liked it. She was the tenth child born to Olai and Minnie Bergh, in Brookings County, S.D. Two sisters were born after her. At her death her grandchildren were surprised to discover that each one was not her favorite. She was a good wife, excellent mother and fine person. So grateful, I am, that she was me mother. Her death came in December 1989, a few days before her 90th birthday.

   In response to yesterday's blog about ageing MKV sent me this quote from Pope Francis, "To walk toward the future, the past is needed; deep roots are needed to help live the present and its challenges.  Memory is needed, courage is needed, a healthy vision of the future is needed." 

"As you write about aging you are blessed with roots in the past which you can still revisit and good enough health to make the trip! " MJV  Well said and very true. 

Takk for alt,

Al

Joanne and I with my Mother and Dad, the day I graduated from Augustana, May 31, 1964. Joanne's gown indicates that she was on the faculty.