Finding old family photos is always a thrill for me. But rarely does one bring about the feelings that the one did that I’m sharing today.
The blonde in the forefront is my sister, Rose (Rose Mae, as written on the margin). Behind her, to the left, is my aunt, Doris, my aunt, Virginia, in the center, and her husband, my uncle, Andrew, on the right. Everyone in this picture has since passed on.
But what was intriguing to me when I found this picture was what was written on the back.
I “googled” and found that Easter in 1969 was on April 7, meaning this photo was taken on Saturday night, April 6.
Some of you will recall that my sister Rose died as a result of domestic violence. That was on April 15, 1969. This was, most likely, the last picture taken of her.
Some other thoughts I have about this picture:
The handwriting, I’m fairly certain, is that of my Aunt Lucille, so the “at mother’s” would mean this was taken at my Grandmother’s. But the placement of the door, window and oil stove aren’t familiar to me. I emailed the picture to my sister, June, and she doesn’t know, either.
Although I would have recognized everyone in the picture, I’m so thankful that my aunt made note of the date.
The larger framed picture on the wall is of Bacon’s Castle.
Rose is wearing a pair of brown leather slacks that she’d recently bought. My mom wasn’t too sure about those….
I wish Rose had been facing the camera.
~These Days Of Mine~
these days of mine 