Abram

Ms Katie and Abram are twins.

The story says that Ms Katie and Abram were born in a hospital in Niverville, close to the farm and the summer kitchen where the rest of the family lived. Abram was born first - a seven pound boy. Ms Katie was a tiny surprise at just over two pounds. The doctor said she wouldn't live. Oma took her home and cared for her as best she could. Ms Katie slept in a bread pan close to the oven door to stay warm. Drops of milk kept her nourished until she could nurse.

The doctor was wrong, Ms Katie is alive and well; Abram died shortly after birth. His grave on the farm was marked with a small, white picket fence.

I wonder what Abram would be like...
Would he have the glint of trouble in his eyes like Uncle Jack?
Would he have Mary's sense of humor?
John's quick laugh?
Harry's heart of kindness and compassion?
Or Ms Katie's artsy creativity?
I wonder...

Abram Penner
born and died
August 4, 1927