These are my grandparents, Charles and Verna Osburn. When I was at Mom and Dad's house this afternoon, I saw this photograph of my grandfather for the first time and was mesmerized by a face that I never knew. He passed away in August of 1964, when I was not yet three. Though my grandmother lived for 22 more years, the sweet face in this picture is somewhat foreign as I only remember her smile after a home surgery to remove a cyst left part of her face paralyzed. I am thankful to have these keepsakes.I find that as I get older, the past becomes more important. Because of those who walked before me, I am here. Without their journey and without their paths crossing, merging, blending - history would be forever changed.
Today I pause and feel blessed for family: who I come from, who walks beside me... and who is yet to be.
2 comments:
I think I can see some of your daughter in your grandmother?
I relate to your writing style ;)
I can see a resemblance of you and your beautiful daughter in you grandmother! Your grandmother was a beauty and your grandfather was handsome. It's easy to see where you get your good looks from!
Hugs my friend.
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