When I was 11 years old I was confirmed and one of the youngest to be done as Confirmation was only every three years and I would have been too old the next time around. In those days it was a big thing to be confirmed and one had to have a white dress and veil and also know all the catechism a full book of it.
I was confirmed at St Dunstans Church in Ungarie in 1937, afterwards there was always a reception and the done thing was for the parents to give a present. Mum and Dad gave me a gold bracelet.
Whilst with Gran my Mum gave me a birthday party every year. One that stays in my mind and remained precious was my 13th birthday as I got my first bike a "Wynall" a maroon one. I can still see myself a frizzy haired kid riding and showing off as not too many had a bike. Anything that Gran wanted from the shop she did not have to ask me twice to go and get.
My 14th birthday I got a gold Cross and chain and recently met an old friend and she said "I can remember when you got a cross and chain as you were the envy of all the girls at school".
At 15 still at Ungarie and in high school by then. I was sports mad and was the Captain of the school. My Grandson Aaron also at 15 was the school Captain at Ungarie school. I was not the best in the class but I was the neatest with my books. I used to win every year at the Show with them.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
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