When I was expecting my first baby, I wanted everything to be just right for it. I wanted a girl, A tiny baby girl would make my dreams come true. As I waited for the baby, Pop got laid off where he was working, so he did odd jobs here and there, working for my Dad and his Pop. When Pop was working close to home I would often go with him. One time it was at a sheep barn Pop was supposed to clean. I passed the time by sitting in the hay and making a little nightie for my baby and doing some crochet work around it. When it was closer to the time for the baby to be born I was looking thru the Montgomery Wards catalog and saw this pretty little basinet. It was white wicker on it's own stand with a tray underneath for diapers.
At that time Pop and I were hard up, but his brother was more so, I ordered the basket, it was delivered to the store. Before we went to pick it up, Pop's sister in law (Betty) found out about it and decided I should use her basket. Since I got the impression from her that since she couldn't afford a fancy one she didn't think I should have a new one either. Since I always felt sorry for people that had less than I did, and couldn't stand to deliberately make someone envious of me, I sent it back and used hers.
I got my baby girl, and she was very precious to me laying in her little borrowed basket.
When I was expecting my second child, we had moved to a different area and since Betty was using her basket, I ordered another one, it came and this one we kept, for my second baby girl.
Through the years I used it for all my babies, 3 more girls and 4 boys. After the daughters, and sons were married they would come home for a visit and use it for their own babies.
The little white basket held many memories for me. I felt I could never part with it, but now, I'm trying to size down a little, the little white basket was one thing I didn't need anymore. 
Pop is going to Portland the end of the week so I told him to take the little white basket with him................. He brought it out of the spare room while I was laying down on the couch.......I heard it coming down the hall...........so many times I'd heard those wheels turn before.....he rounded the corner in the living room and brought it up besides the couch. A million memories flashed through my mind. So often I had the little white basket brought to my side, while I was laying in bed (after another baby was born) or on the couch. Only this time, the little basket was empty, O, so empty.........The little white basket has been moved with us everywhere we have moved. It is 47 years old. It is now on its way to Portland to my second daughter, where she will use it for her second grandchild. 
LIFE GOES ON.................AND ON..................AND ON
GOD NEVER CHANGES, BUT WE MUST, AND IF WE PRACTICE LIVING IN HIS PRESENCE, WE WILL BE HAPPY WHATEVER CHANGES MAY COME............
I'M BLESSED......I'M HAPPY !!!!
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What a nice memory you have shared. Now I'm sure you will be happy knowing that the little white basket will once again be holding a precious baby. And it's comforting to know that God never changes.
juuuust about made me cry with this one. I love your conclusion, for it is exactly right. We must change, but He never does. In His presence is fulness of joy.
Oh my goodness its on its way!!!!! Squeals! Wndy slept in that basket as a baby fresh from the hospital and now her baby will sleep in it. Three generations of us! So now I better go back and read this over again and find out when it will arrive.
Thank you Thank you thankyou!
How neat! The bassinet for all my babies is geting so wobbly , I wonder if it will last as long as that one. Empty bassinets....hmmm ...so sad, yet, life must go on....
What a lovely memory! I enjoyed reading your entry very much. I used the miniature crib for my daughter many years ago that was my mother's crib as a baby. It was very special for me but I'm not sure where it is or who has it now. I really should try to find out!
Awwww--I remember that bassinet--probably when Ben used it or one of the visiting grandbabies!! How are you? Loves
what a beautiful story ! our daughter is using our little crib that my father in law made for us , it went through 8 of our babys, now the grand children .
My friend and sister ...
Oh how I have missed seeing your footprint on my site and trust all is well with you. RYC: Which post? We are all living such busy lives theses days, it is hard to find the time to encourage one another.
Please know that you are being prayed for daily and appreciate you very much.
Blessings!
Enjoyed your memories. Yes, changes must come ... I'm busy making some changes now.
That was a beautiful post and you have a beautiful site too!
Salvation & Holiness ... you were the only one who got the definitions right! I later hear a quote from Leonard Ravenshill that stopped me cold. "The church is more afraid of holiness than it is of sin." That quote couldn't be more true.
Thank you for you comments and your inspiration!
Now I feel inspired to make room in my "attic" (boxes stashed behind the couch) for my empty bassinet. My baby went to the crib last week.
I was hoping you would have a picture of your treasure to put in your post.
How sweet to read....like a lovely fragrance of a beautiful rose. The memories hold onto what was precious to you. Its so nice of you to share this...=)
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