It was a family reunion...
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It was a family reunion of sorts, at the local nursing home where Barbara is a resident.
The occasion was to photograph five generations. Barbara is 93; her son, Bill, is 70; his
daughter, Sarah, is 49; Sarah's daughter, Anita, is 24; and Anita's baby, Todd, is two-
months-old. As they posed for the picture the baby was handed to Barbara. She held the
baby in her frail hands as other family members stood around them. It was a priceless
moment.
Barbara began talking to the baby and other family members about her life experiences. She spoke of her family and what it was like growing up. She told of all the progress and changes she has seen in her lifetime. Holding Todd she could not even imagine what her great-great grandson would see and experience in his lifetime. Tears welled up in her eyes as she continued speaking. Sarah said she wished she had her video camera with her to record her grandmother's reminiscing. Barbara told of walking to church as a young girl and how her faith guided her entire life. It was a wonderful afternoon at the nursing home. Several weeks later the picture appeared in the local newspaper.
Sarah was so moved by the experience that she began writing down their family history; she would visit her grandmother to hear more stories from her life as well as ask about her parents, which would be her great-grandparents whom she never met. Then she talked with her dad and finally reflected on her own experience. She was not sure anyone would be interested in her research but it gave her a greater sense of identity.
Rebekah would have twins. Like any other expectant mother she wondered what her children would be like. We give thanks to God for our families.
Barbara began talking to the baby and other family members about her life experiences. She spoke of her family and what it was like growing up. She told of all the progress and changes she has seen in her lifetime. Holding Todd she could not even imagine what her great-great grandson would see and experience in his lifetime. Tears welled up in her eyes as she continued speaking. Sarah said she wished she had her video camera with her to record her grandmother's reminiscing. Barbara told of walking to church as a young girl and how her faith guided her entire life. It was a wonderful afternoon at the nursing home. Several weeks later the picture appeared in the local newspaper.
Sarah was so moved by the experience that she began writing down their family history; she would visit her grandmother to hear more stories from her life as well as ask about her parents, which would be her great-grandparents whom she never met. Then she talked with her dad and finally reflected on her own experience. She was not sure anyone would be interested in her research but it gave her a greater sense of identity.
Rebekah would have twins. Like any other expectant mother she wondered what her children would be like. We give thanks to God for our families.
