December 20th, 2006
We went to visit my parents out of state on Saturday, and among the stuff Mom gave us for Christmas was a copy of a photograph from her youth. It’s kind of odd to think of Mom as a little girl. And when I see pictures, there’s no doubting I’m her daughter because we looked so much alike as kids. Here’s the picture showing her, her brothers and sisters, and her dad. My Mamaw was taking the picture, so she’s not in it. This was Christmas Day 1948, when Mom was 6 years old. She’s the smallest girl, at the far left in the front row. Looks like she’s holding a doll, which she might have gotten for Christmas that year.
December 20th, 2006 at 1:56 pm
Very interesting picture. I didn’t know your mom had so many brothers and sisters. I especially like the kid on the right pointing the gun at the camera. He no doubt received that little gem for Christmas.
Glad you were able to make it “home” for Christmas. I’m sure the folks were really happy to see you.
December 20th, 2006 at 9:54 pm
Yeah, the kid with the gun is my Uncle Harold. He grew up to be a very quiet, normal, nice human being.