Bedrooms

My Four Poster Bed

My Four Poster Bed

The bed in this photo is my bed.   

First, it was my 

Grandmother's bed, 

then my mother's bed, 

then mine.  

I love this bed.  The carvings are 

intricate and beautiful.

This bed is very old, 

hand carved from Germany.

Mother told me it came to America on a boat.  

I pictured a boat, glamorous and embellishment , with women in fine clothing, white china and styled with

gorgeous furnishings...

...like the Titanic.

only, it didn't sink. 

( it was probably a cargo ship, 

but what fun is that?)

One night when I was little, I was horrified to awaken to see a tall dark shadowy figure standing at the end of my bed.  Unable to move or speak, I watched, making sure this dark, ominous form would not take a step closer.  

With my trusted dog, Puddles, close by my side, I waited and watched through the wee hours of the night. 

I'm sure this incident made me trust in God even more.   I prayed unceasingly all through the night for safekeeping.   The dark, terrifying figure quietly watched, looming over me, waiting....not moving an inch.  

Then, pointing my finger like a gun, I choked out...                      

"I have a gun, I will shoot!" 

 But he wouldn't leave.

Eventually, sleep overtook me.

....In the morning, I awakened to discovered I'd thrown my hat and coat

 on the bed post (like a hat rack)

...silly me. 

 Periwinkle Sky

Sweet baby blanket, made by my sister, Nan. Sold in Periwinkle Sky Shop

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