Memories of my Dad and Mom flooded my mind when I saw this picture. Aunt Talmadge, Opal, Velma, (Mom) LaRue, and Blanche are all prominent women in my childhood. Every time we went to Arkansas, we would shuffle kids and houses and food.
They had a garden between Aunt Winoka's (dad's sister) and Granny Treat's houses. When they cooked, there was always chicken, pork chops, fresh tomatoes, green beans, peas, cornbread, biscuits
and just about any vegetable you can name. The desserts were plentiful, too!
Love abounds in a crowd and the Treat family is a crowd. My parents came from two strong groups and remembering their contributions to my life fills my heart with gratitude.
These women contributed to my life in childhood and in adulthood. God places us in families and I am truly grateful for mine. I have one aunt from Mom's side - Jessie, alive. I have one Aunt Geneva and two Uncles: Jack and Joe, from Dad's. I love remembering special times we shared.
The Peaceful Pelican raises his head when I remember!
No comments:
Post a Comment