Henry and his sister Mede, circa 1912 Life on a farm allows one to share completely in the fullness of life. Crops grow, animals are born, and families increase. But along with life comes loss. Crops wither, animals die, and family members pass away. Children, along with their parents, attend funerals and witness the rites …
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Here are a few pictures from Granny and Grandpa's farm and their old house in Houston for you to enjoy! A few are from family members. Can you name them? If you're a member of the Jaeger family, take a guess!!
After Granny passed away in 1994, Popo oversaw several beautification projects at the cemetery. He installed a statue of Jesus and later added an angel. He also tried his hand at growing a type of climbing rose along a trellis at the entrance. Popo rode his golf cart up to the cemetery every day to …