“For small children to develop an early awareness of the interrelationships of plants, insects, birds, and small mammals. PROFOUND LESSONS LEARNED EARLY IN LIFE ARE APT TO BE LASTING.”
-Lady Bird Johnson, Wildflowers Across America
1988
I am 72 years young and one of my most precious keepsakes is a clay hand print. The hand print must be almost 80 years old and every time I see it, I am flooded with wonderful memories. Today is the day to pass along wonderful memories to my “Best Friends.” I made some “clay” with baking soda, cornstarch, & water. Each child was given a portion to roll and flatten. Hands were pressed into the clay leaving an indelible mark for their parents to treasure, then a keepsake for themselves, then to pass to their children, grandchildren etc.
P.S. Everything I have done for the past 8 years has been greeted with love, enthusiasm, and positivity, which in turn have left “INDELIBLE MARKS ON MY HEART!”