I am named after my Aunt Arenda. My name is Marjorie Arneda Logan. I have many aunts and uncles on my father’s side, and technically a person is not supposed to have any favorites. However, I do and don’t mind admitting to this. My favorite uncle is my Uncle H (Henry Logan- God rest his soul). And my favorite aunt is my recently departed Aunt Arneda. I could go on and on about the times we have spent together. Although, that would take a lot of paper. So, I will share my favorite.
When my uncle passed we got a chance to spend time together reminiscing. We talked about the time we had talked on the phoneThanksgiving day. I had asked my Aunt Arneda what she had cooked for that day. What I actually said was, “Did you cook a “Traditional Thanksgiving” meal?” She of course chuckled and said “Marge, (that’s what she called me), what is a “Traditional Thanksgiving” meal. I started to rattle off turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes… when I realized she was joshing with me.
Because I could not cook, and still can’t that was always the standing joke whenever we got together as a family. We had planned to have a Thanksgiving meal (traditional), and I was going to help cook.
Unfortunately, with the pandemic, and other stuff we never got the chance to do it. I know she is up in heaven keeping the oven warm for me. Love and miss you much Aunt Arneda. (Marge)
