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This week I want to tell you about my three sisters. Here’s what we used to look like:
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| Clara, Chuck, Barb and Maggy |
We had a good life in a small town. We all attended the local public school and were active in a local church. Our mom stayed home until the younger ones were grown. Dad worked in the local Post Office. We lived next door to our maternal grandparents. I tell you more about that another time.
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| We four kids with Mom and Dad |
We’ve grown a lot since then. And the world is not the simple and seemingly benign place it was for us in those days. Still we are all healthy and happy.
During warm weather, we are all within an hour’s drive from the two younger sisters, who live only a few minutes apart. During the winter, Barb and her husband, Gary, go to Florida where they have a lot of friends.
Here are some more recent photos of us at a get together here on this Secondary Road:
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| Maggy |
Maggy is the youngest and does some awesome photography. She loves cats, but allergies don’t allow her to have them in her house. So she dotes on Midnight when she comes to visit.
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| Clara & Rick |
Clara retired from a career as a computer programmer and systems analyst. She is also an [inactive at the moment] blogger. She has a daughter (also a blogger) who lives in Virginia with her husband and two children. Rick is a computer genius who work for EDS and spends a fair amount of time on the road.
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| Barb & Gary |
Barb and Gary have 8 children. I lost count of grandchildren and great grandchildren a while back. They have faced some tough times together and have come through on top of the heap. Winners in my book. I think of them suffering in Florida this time of year, and even more so when I’m out on the tractor clearing 9 inches of partly cloudy off the driveway.
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| Sylvia and me on the left |
It was hot that day, but what a good time we had. We try to get together often. That’s a bit easier now that everyone but Rick is retired. Nobody complains though. Someone must pay FICA so we can draw our Social Security. (Is that cold?) Sorry about that Rick.
I’ll tell you more on subsequent Fridays. Please consider participating in Family Friday and be sure to leave a link and a comment.
Sarah – It has been quite a while since we've seen each other. Thanks for leaving that nice comment.
Lin – We are all retired, so it's a bit easier. The two youngest are a few minutes apart and less than an hour from here. We see them at least three or four times a year.
Yes, the world has changed greatly since then. I remember when indoor plumbing meant a single faucet at the kitchen sink and the grandparents had no electricity. Now, your children wonder how you lived before the Internet. Sigh
That's great that you all still get together. It's hard now, isn't it? Seems like everyone is spread out and too busy to get together. Life sure is different than when we were kids.
thanks for sharing the beautiful family photographs. especially at this time of year, family and the memories of family are so very precious.
Vanilla – You are welcome and thanks for leaving a comment and a link.
Rebecca – I intend to get into family history later. Even the face of family has changed.
Pricilla – Thanks.
Camera – Thanks for stopping by.
Shark – There is nothing wrong with ancient history. In digging through my family history, I made some interesting finds. One day I'll share some of them here.
You tempt me, Chuck, really. But I'd have to go to ancient history really fast. Very nice to see how everyone fits. I knew about Clara, of course, but didn't catch on that there were two other sisters. Love the pics of you as a boy. You look very responsible.
Great photos of you and your family!
Thanks for sharing.
Have a great weekend.
Great photos, thank you for sharing
I like reading about families in previous generations. How interesting! I wish I had more to contribute for this meme but my family stories would be rather depressing! Times have certainly changed for the family unit… Enjoy your blessings! 🙂
Thank you for the introduction to your family, all special people. And they all seem so happy!