- My grandmother told my grandfather while they were dating that she wasn't sure if she wanted any kids. (It seems that some where along the line she really did a 180)
- There are 10 kids, and my dad is number 9. As one of the youngest and he has nieces and nephews his age.
- Which brings me to another point, some of my grandmothers oldest children would have been pregnant at the same time as her.
- My Great-Grandmother lived to be 103 years old, and my Grandmother was 92.
- All 10 siblings are still living ranging in ages from 78 to 54
- So, Grandma Walters was having kids for about 24 years, that means she was pregnant for about 90 months of her life!
- They lived in Ohio until my dad was about 8 years old and then moved to Tucson, Arizona.
- Let's just say that there are more cousins than I can count.
- The second child was Joanne. She was born a healthy little girl, but at the age of five she contracted Spinal Meningitis. When she was healed she still had the brain of a five year old. The fever from the disease really effected her. She looks to be about 50, but she is really 76. After my grandmother passed away, Joanne went to live in a group home where she still lives now in Urbana, Ohio.
- Mike, #7 lives in New York and Mary Ellen, #4 lives in Arizona, everyone else is in Ohio.
- There is so much more I could tell you about this crazy family, but I will close with this. In 1983 my grandmother published a book about her children and their life raising 10 children. I tried to find a book cover to post, but this is the best I could do:
Overview
| Works: | 1 works in 1 publications in 1 language and 4 library holdings | |
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| Classifications: | br1725.w35, | |
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Key  Publications about Dorothy W Walters Publications by Dorothy W Walters |
Most widely held works by Dorothy W Walters
God, grit & greenbacks by Dorothy W Walters( Book )
2 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide
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A good woman is hard to find,
and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve,
and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn't worry about her family when it snows;
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household,
and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her;
her husband joins in with words of praise:
"Many women have done wonderful things,
but you've outclassed them all!"
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!
and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously
all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons,
and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places
and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast
for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it,
then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work,
rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work,
is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth,
diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need,
reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn't worry about her family when it snows;
their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing,
and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected
when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them,
brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant,
and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say,
and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household,
and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her;
her husband joins in with words of praise:
"Many women have done wonderful things,
but you've outclassed them all!"
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades.
The woman to be admired and praised
is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!
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