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| L-R: Aunt Stella (Law) Atkinson, Mom (Mabel) Atkinson, Erline Atkinson |
Showing posts with label Mabel Law Atkinson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mabel Law Atkinson. Show all posts
Sunday, December 23, 2012
At the Wedding with Uncle Joe and Aunt Stella
Saturday, October 13, 2012
21st Birthday in Dayton, Idaho
These photos were taken on LeGrand's 21st birthday, Sunday, September 29, 1940, while visiting Erline's family in Dayton Idaho.
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| Future parents-in-law: Earl (age 46) and Mabel (42) Atkinson |
Monday, July 6, 2009
Myrtle and Mabel: Twin Sisters
Left to Right: Myrtle Deem (Law) Cole and Mabel Deem (Law) Atkinson were identical twins. Although undated, this photo might have been taken somewhere around 1917, when Myrtle and Mabel would have been 20 years old. (If you know of a more accurate estimate, please let me know!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Three Little Magi
In her third book of poetry, Path to Home (1962), Mabel Law Atkinson writes of her three grandsons in the poem "Three Little Magi":
Three little Magi, as I follow you
I find again the world of wonder through
The shops festooned with stars that blaze and blink--
Brighter the shining stars that dance and twink
Within the blue of your exploring eyes--
Humbly I follow who am Grandma-wise.
While watching your rapt faces, your small hands
Caressing gifts with awe, on quiet sands
Of Galilee I walk with One adoring
And blessing little children. My heart outpouring
With love acclaims the Christmas miracle--
Three little Magi, with their beautiful,
Sweet marveling, their radiant reverence,
Lead me through wonder trails of innocence.
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Thursday, October 2, 2008
Uncle Melvin
This is a photo of Melvin Boyd Atkinson (Erline's younger brother), taken about 1942. Melvin died in an automobile accident in Fort Ord, California, on June 7th of that year. The following poem (written by his mother) likely refers to Melvin:Heaven's Alchemy When in my garden of Gethsemane The sun was darkened and my song was stilled. My heart was bleeding, for a part of me-- The boy I birthed and reared with love--was killed. While spheres were clashing, Heaven's mighty power Rebuilt my shattered kingdom when I said, "Thy will be done." The moment--magic hour! Restoring my torn soul. Upon my head I felt a crown of peace I had not known. The veil was thinned ... The Master at the helm Let me behold my living son, His Own, And see the beauty of His glorious realm, Its kingdoms reaching far as thought can look-- Mortality but prefaces God's book. |
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Legacy
My latest project is to transcribe Grandma Atkinson's poetry and short stories (as mentioned in yesterday's blog entry). Today I encountered a poem entitled "Legacy" that surely must reference her own father, Francis Joseph Law, and the legacy he left his four sons and six daughters. Here is that poem, followed by a family portrait of Mabel, her siblings and parents:
| He looked around the room and saw his ten-- A few short hours was all he had to live-- He smiled, "Six stately women, four tall men! To you I leave no lands or gold but give An honored name on which you each may build Your cherished castles, live your dreams and find No breath of scandal that must needs be stilled-- No specters that can haunt your peace of mind; For though I have but walked the lowly road My thoughts have been as high as yonder star. My love has lightened every heavy load; And I have watched you climb to where you are Pride in my heart--Now my short trek is ended. Continue choosing pathways, broad and splendid."  Francis Joseph Law and family: Back (l-r): Vernon, Reuben, Rozella, Stella, Joseph, Orville Seated: Myrtle, Mabel, Anine Deem Law, Francis Joseph Law, Nomah, Minerva
Tuesday, September 30, 2008Mabel Law Atkinson Great Grandma Atkinson (1897-1962) wrote numerous poems and short stories during her life. I have begun a web site dedicated to her writings. Much work remains, but I hope you will enjoy it (as it develops).
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