No, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth.
Just now I have been working on putting together albums of old family photos. When I am gone, I want my kids and grands to know who the people in the photos were. And I am trying to add the stories behind the photos.
I found a picture of my Dad holding me when I was about 2 years old. If I don't include the stories, how will my family ever know that the coat and bonnet I am wearing then was sewn by my Mother. And they would have no way of knowing that because money was tight back then, Mother took an old coat of hers, took it apart and made my coat and bonnet from the pieces of coat fabric.
When I do take a break, I have been trying to catch up on what is happening in the world around us. Not an easy task. Seems like the world situation sort of resembles the tea party scene in Alice in Wonderland. And those currently in charge look like the Mad Hatter to me.
We are going to war. We are not going to war. Ukraine is getting more billions of dollars to fund their war with Russia. There are folks in the path of the last hurricane who are still living in tents with little access to the fundamentals of life. Many of our seniors find themselves in the position of having to decide between paying for meds or groceries. And of course, we now know for sure that laws only apply to the people and not for the political crackheads. And on and on it goes.
I can't change anything. But I can say a prayer or two directed to the one who can. Right now, I pray that those currently in charge don't completely wreck our country before January 20. I'm not saying that the next administration will work miracles. I just have the hope that changes can be made to at least give us some sense of the country we seem to have lost.
Posting will likely be sporadic while I am in the middle of this project. I tend to lose myself in whatever I am working on. And I really believe it is important to let my family know about their history. I am old. Time is short. I wish I had thought to do this sooner.
Take care, my friends. Stay as safe as is possible. Stack and pray. But mostly pray.
Always like to hear from you. Post as often as you remember to. LOL Genealogy is so enjoyable and if the younguns are like us, they will eventually become curious about their family history.
ReplyDeleteHave a good Christmas season, and chin up. We may make it through this mess after all. With guarded optimism. Pray for peace.
Lucky
Lucky...Chances are pretty good that I will need to write myself a note reminding me should memory fade as it seems to do lately. :)
ReplyDeleteSome of my family already seem to take an interest in our history. Bonus - I am having fun working on the photo albums. It's all good.
Hope springs eternal that we get through all of this with our country still intact! I just can't give up on us. Joining you in praying for peace. Take care.
God will work the Miracles for the next administration.
ReplyDeleteStay warm and God bless, Vicki.
That's what I'm praying for, Linda G. My apartment is in a very old building with thick walls. Keeps in the heat!! Stay safe and God bless!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're still lurking about, Vicki. I'm trying to stay ahead of the rats myself. My wife's arthritis has assumed a managerial position in her life, which dumps some of her chores onto me. I'm still dealing with the lingering effects of my recent medical adventure, all the while trying to keep the lights on and the chickens fed. ...Sometimes it's hard to remember your job is to drain the swamp when you're up to your armpits in alligators...
ReplyDeleteI have hope that the one who showed #46 the door will help, but it'll be up to ALL of We, The People to make it work and make it STICK!
God bless you and yours, Vicki!
Pete...Your wife has my deepest sympathies. I understand from experience how arthritis can make life difficult at best. Prayers for both of you, as I know life can be a challenge for the one picking up the slack. No fun at all.
DeleteI would like, more than anything else, to live to see my grands and great grands enjoy the America we grew up in. People were happier. They worked with one another, helping out where needed. They were nicer. I often wonder where we went wrong to produce so very many male and female Karens!
Still, I do have a cautious hope. But I think we will have to work at it. Stay away from the alligators!!
Hi Vicki.
ReplyDeleteYou do what you need to do. The pictures and stories are important. We’ll be here when you have a chance to post.
We’ve finally had a nice cool snap. It’ll probably warm up and rain next week though.
Take care, stay warm, stay safe and keep on doing what needs doing….Jan
Hi Jan...Thanks for understanding. I really feel that it is important that my descendants have a working knowledge of their past history. The added bonus is that I am having fun working on this particular project. :)
DeleteHere in south central Minnesota, we have had cold and snow - high of 11 degrees yesterday - 34 degrees today. Looks like Mother Nature is off her meds again.
May God bless you and yours, my friend. Take good care.
Thanks for sharing the story of your coat and bonnet. I love Grandpa's hat - totally fits the era and his personality.
ReplyDeleteDavid...When I was going through the photos with Dad, he told me about the coat and bonnet, and that the color was a turquoise blue. Dad wore that fedora style hat throughout his lifetime. I think I might have one on a closet shelf!
DeleteHi Vicki, Glad you have a diversion; too much news can make you crazy! I am cautiously optimistic, but I am continuing to pray intensely! Robin
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, Robin...The news, or what passes for news, can make me bonkers if I let myself get drawn in. At least by keeping on with projects, I am never, ever bored. :) Also cautiously optimistic, and praying right along with you!
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