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[willyB]

This was embroidered by by my Greatmother before she passed away.

Can you please translate?

[Gone Fishin']

That was frequently used by religious christians in the early decades of the last century. It means that hope is your walking stick through your life from the cradle to the grave.

[Gettinold]

Thanks for sharing and I know you will cherish this forever.
Sorry for your loss. I just lost my 97 year old grandmother 2 weeks ago.          Dave

[willyB]

I never had the opportunity to meet my great grandmother or my great grandfather. They both passed when I was just a baby.

They both came through Ellis Island and met a few afterwards. He was originally a Mueller but was changed at Ellis to Miller. My grandmother and then my mother had this on their walls forever. It was made for my grandmothers 30th birthday (I think).

I always remember my grandmother reading this to me but I could never remember the complete translation.

Thanks!

[Chains]

I never had the opportunity to meet my great grandmother or my great grandfather. They both passed when I was just a baby.

They both came through Ellis Island and met a few afterwards. He was originally a Mueller but was changed at Ellis to Miller. My grandmother and then my mother had this on their walls forever. It was made for my grandmothers 30th birthday (I think).

I always remember my grandmother reading this to me but I could never remember the complete translation.

Thanks!

Same here I was very young when my Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother passed.  They too came through Ellis Island in the late 1800's.  Last name was Hermann.  My Grandfather dropped one of the m's at some point.  My grandmother was a Miexner.  Sure do miss them, they raised me.  Pop died the same day Elvis did and Mom a year later. Only thing I have to honor them is their wedding photo and marriage license and some fantastic memories.

Glad our German friends were able to help.  Cherish it forever.