Well, even though I have been relaxing (which I must admit is great), Mara has not done it to the same degree. Because Mara has a goal. Not only did she come to see her parents and to have a holiday. She also wanted to see all the old photos again and possibly get some other information. Plus there was a mouse to finish (done) and a pair of socks to knit (in the process).
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Mara's greatgrandfather Hendrik
(the father of the father of her mother) |
This time however, she was going to ask her Mum and Dad to help out with the photos. Perhaps they knew somebody on one of those old photos. Unfortunately her dad didn't have that many photos. Most of the older and childhood photos that were there got destroyed in a fire in the sixties and the family had to beg the photos back from family and friends that might have been sent a photo. Her mum had some more photos and when they went through them, they found old aunties and uncles and a photo with her mum's grandparents on! Isn't that fantastic?
But her mum had another surprise up her sleeve: paperwork. Mara already has all her old schoolreports and a vaccinationbooklet, but this time her life was made nearly complete: her baptismal records, including the service and hymns that were sung.
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| Mara at 2 years old |
And then today she talked to her mum's eldest sister, who has lots of old photos as well. So, we will be going on another trip this week to visit this aunt and see what we can find out over there. It is so exciting!
Wonderful, Mara. Get as much information and stories as you can. It will make a wonderful record of your ancestors as part of your family history. Good luck with it.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to get as much as possible and when you tell people about it, they are very often happy to help out with any information they have.
DeleteOhhhhhhhhhhhh Brom we hope you and Mara are having a good holiday....family visits are the best. We love that photo of Mara at age 2...precious and all dressed in our fav color red.
ReplyDeleteHugs madi your bfff
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteThat truly is fantastic Brom - I am so glad you are there to help Mara on her searches!!! Hugs and growlies, YAM-aunty xxx
Well, she was on her own for that, but I did help yesterday!!
DeleteI agree, it is very exciting!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are onto some treasures.
ReplyDeleteCame over from Gattinas. I need to go though my photos but I don't think I will get to for a while. I have other project I been working on.
ReplyDeleteStop in for some coffee.
Perhaps the kids today will never know what it is like to crave photos from the past! Nice that you have some and hope you uncover more info!
ReplyDeleteKeep Calm & Bark On!
Murphy & Stanley
Children today think that there are photograpsh of everything! From every time period. I know better and am very happy with the photos I do find.
DeleteApparently you are on a trip to the past ! Nothing for me !
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