This morning, while cleaning out a few things from the bookshelf in our guest bedroom, I found one of my first drawings from my childhood. I remember exactly where I was when this beautiful image came to me...at my Grandmother's home.
My Mother and I drove up to Beckley to visit Grandmother Ada for a few days. It was a quiet evening and the normal conversations were taking place around the kitchen table between the ladies and I was a little bored. I was probably around 9 years old and needed a little more to do this visit...my Mom suggested I draw something for Grandmother so I asked for paper and crayons or markers so I could begin my art project. Grandmother did not have any art paper but she did have an enclosure from a package of panty hose. The 8" x 10" heavy card stock paper was used to secure the panty hose in the day. It was plain white and perfect for my special drawing that would surely warm the heart of my favorite Grandmother.
I set out with drawing something I wanted her to look at and feel comfort from after we left. Something that would make her feel like she was not alone. I used my favorite colors of markers to cover the pencil drawing and signed it with my name, "Angie Cumbo". It's funny seeing my handwriting then and my name as both have changed throughout my life.
"Peace be With You"
For Grandmother Ada Baily
By Angie Cumbo
March 18, 1973
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