Don't Worry Nettie, I'll Carry You



Diana, Donna and Jeannette

It was 1973 and an extremely hot day in Corcoran, California.  A young 12 year old girl named Donna was sent to the store by her mom.  Diana and Jeannette insisted on going with Donna.  Jeannette could not find her sandals and cried out to Donna, "Please auntie, I want to go."  Donna loved her so very much that she picked her up in her arms and carried her to the store and back and all the while holding on to the groceries for her mom.  You can describe this gesture in one word.  That word is LOVE.  That is how much Donna loved her Nettie.  She thought of Jeannette like as if she was her own personal doll.  Well, Jeannette fit that to a tee.  With a round face, big brown eyes, rosy cheeks, chunky little legs and pixy haircut.  I look at this pic and wonder why Diana couldn't hold the bag of groceries.  After all, she was big already.  I mean big enough to carry that bag.  But I come to the conclusion that Donna had her spoiled too.  I bet that bag was full of goodies such as ice-cream, donuts, chips, etc.  Now I know why they always wanted to be in Corcoran with their auntie.  Donna is and always will be the most loving person I know.  God Bless My Baby Sis.