JEB emailed his mother's memoirs last week, copied and scanned, her own typing and handwriting. She relates her earliest memories, continuing on to the death of the children's 'Unca Wyle.' This document fills in some of the details that I did not have as I began Mary's story. Family history that she failed to mention, long forgotten, came to mind as I read. Reading her story was a very emotional experience.
Soon I'll be ready to return to Mary's story, which left off with the birth of Billy. Just as retelling the life of Blanche made her a real person to me, I'm learning Billy now. Before, they were faded photos and names on tombstones. They've become family members with standing now. Now I can better understand the pain that my own mother felt when the person who was responsible for the death of Billy was suddenly in her presence, in the church. The relationships of the four sisters and three brothers who lived to adulthood still hold mysteries, but some are better understood.
--Nell Jean
3 comments:
What a fascinating way to bring people back to life and get to know them!
Have a Happy Easter!
tea
xo
I did just find you and am fascinated by your blog idea. I am writing my family history- what a slow process. It has been all my own research as nothing was left to me. One day when I have a spare moment I'll revisit your pages.
I just came across your blog...
and had to immediately "start" from the beginning..
What an amazing journey. You wrote so beautifully and kept my interest the whole way. I especially loved the photos. As I read through the entries, I see that this took place in Georgia. The Army brought us here to the Savannah area.
Again, what a wonderful way to remember!
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