In 1989 Grandpa (Don) and Grandma (Mary) lived in Savage Minnesota with their four children. Three of them attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School. Don while teaching catechism is informed by his student, Sarah, that things have changed since he was a boy in catechism. Her claim was that today’s children need to decide for themselves what is right and wrong for them.
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How Grandpa and Grandma Met Each Other – Faith & Family Story
On St. Patrick’s Day, 1975, Mary Lee Mack met Donald Paul Hill in the library of the high school in Rochester Michigan. That was the day that Don’s girl friend realized she was his girlfriend.
Don had been so anticipating having Mary as his girlfriend and so anxious about being rejected that he struggled to tell Mary of his intentions. “Everything had to be just right,” was the excuse Don had for not asking Mary to go out with him on a date.
Listen and learn what $1 and a green carnation had to do with the start of Grandma’s and Grandpa’s togetherness, as they have learned to think, laugh a lot, and live life well.
Although this story is not how Don recommends that couples should start their relationships. It is, as best as Don can remember, the truth about how it all started 48 years ago on St. Patrick’s 1975.
Credits:
Produced by David Richman,
Executively Produced by Grandpa HillMusic: David Richman
Art: Amy Steele
In the audience: Grandma Hill
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The Money Tree
“Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees” Grandpa Hill (Don)’s Dad said… as it turns out money does sometimes grow on trees. Donald was a teenager in the 1970’s, and his Dad was explaining the folly of a purchase. Don replied oh yes it does grow on trees! “Look right there!” Right out side the living room window there was a money tree. Grandpa’s Mom used to pick what looked to be silver dollars off the tree and exchange them for dollars.
This seems unbelievable to the grandchildren listening to this story from long ago. So, Grandpa takes them down the street to Ken and Cindy’s house in Latrobe Pennsylvania and right there in the garden is a Money Tree, for real!
Gorf and Marshmallow discuss how to make money with the Money Tree, and, food, and doing the right thing when talking to your parents or are considering harvesting someone else’s crop. We hope you enjoy this simple Grandpa Hill True Story, keep listening, sharing, and exploring the dozens of other episodes!
Credits:
Produced by David Richman,
Executively Produced by Grandpa HillGorf: Grandpa
Marshmallow: David Richman
Music: Michael Steele
Art: David Richman
Grandchildren in the audience: Kyla, Breandan, Lawrence, Eddy, and Levi