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I am so thankful I went to the family reunion this past October. I went back and read what I had wrote about it.
One of the things that stood out to me over and over again while at our festivities were the looks on my aunts and uncles faces. I remember as a kid lots of laughter and fun. I think maybe I got my " funny side" from the Prince family. My moms family is an " easy to smile" family. This trip as I looked around the room I didnt see as much laughter and smiles. My moms brothers and sisters are all in thier 60 -80's now. I saw an older generation looking and remembering and maybe even a look of sadness. Was it a look that seemed to whisper " This may be the last time I am here"? Was it a look that said " Times have changed"? Several times I wanted to ask " what are you thinking about ?" but I didnt want to break their silence and wasn't sure I could handle the answer I got. Sadness...
I know it is inevitable that generations will pass. We expect it. We prepare for it. But it still hurts...
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I love your blogs. They are more indepth than the few lines we get on Facebook.
After Jerry's grandmother died 9 years ago, my mother in law told me that her generation was next to die. I guess I hadn't thought about it. I lost my Dad so young. He was only 58. Jerry will be that age in 5 years. My daughter looked at me strangely(more strangley than usual) the other day as I was singing to Lady Gaga. I can't help it. I am not ready to act my age.
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