It has been 7 months since my father died. This gathering in our homeland was the first time the extended Shumway family had been together since his funeral.
I knew the day would be a tough one...for everyone. But I hoped being with Dad's brother and sisters would bring some comfort to my lonely heart. I wonder if my brother and two sisters feel like I do...it seems unfair that WE are the first to lose both parents.
My husband Ron embraced his role as observer and photographer. When he showed me the pictures, it confirmed what I had witnessed. My Dad lives now in the faces of those who love him. His smile, his eyes, his voice, his mannerisms...they are all here.
I knew the day would be a tough one...for everyone. But I hoped being with Dad's brother and sisters would bring some comfort to my lonely heart. I wonder if my brother and two sisters feel like I do...it seems unfair that WE are the first to lose both parents.
My husband Ron embraced his role as observer and photographer. When he showed me the pictures, it confirmed what I had witnessed. My Dad lives now in the faces of those who love him. His smile, his eyes, his voice, his mannerisms...they are all here.
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| June 30, 2012 |
Hi there my Great Great Grandparents are Williams and Mary Ellen (Flectcher) Perry and I noticed that they are on your Ancestry Family tree as well as mine
ReplyDeleteI stumbled across a picture that I believe are the Perry s and I am try to figure out if it actually is. I have no older generation relatives to ask to confirm and I am hoping you may have the resources to confirm.
William and Mary Ellen (Fletcher)
Young Boy - William Perry (1889-1956)
Young Girl - Sarah Elizabeth Perry (Olsen)
Infant - Mary Ellen/Polly Perry (Craven)
If you send me your email I can forward the picture.....
Thanks
Sean
seanhewlett@comcast.net