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{Small Treasures}

January 24, 2007

In the past week my Mom has been going through my Dad’s papers, photos and some personal belongings. This has been a difficult task because my Dad was a hoarder. :)
I have taken home about 15 boxes of slides to look through – and in my amazement found baby photos that I never knew existed of me. Since I only had 3 baby pictures to my name I was thrilled to say the least.

The other day we were sifting through a box that contained my Uncle’s World War II photos, papers, medals etc. and I came across many treasures. I actually felt sad when I found these photos of my Dad. He and I had spent many hours recording his life, and now I had new photos I knew nothing about. Photos of his father (my grandfather) as a little school boy in the early 1900’s have appeared. While I am so grateful for these beautiful treasures to be found – I can’t help but wonder why Dad never shared these. Perhaps it was his Parkinson’s that made him forget where these were located…but never the less they are photos that show what an adorable (and then handsome) man my Dad was.

Now I have a new job, documenting boxes of more family photos and trying to piece together the stories that go behind each one. Perhaps it was a plan from Dad – so we could feel close again even though he is not here with me.

Filed in: heritage • by Sugar Lump Studios • 7 Comments

About Sugar Lump Studios

I am a dabbler. I love to create using all sorts of mediums...pattern papers, stamping, fabric, assemblage, collage, altered art, a never ending smattering of whatever strikes my fancy in whimsical moments. I find creating allows my soul to be fulfilled and love to spend hours in the studio.

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  1. Babsarella

    January 24, 2007 at 9:59 am

    Love the photos and your thoughts about why you have them now. How lucky you were able to find these special treasures!

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  2. Godelieve

    January 24, 2007 at 2:46 pm

    How nice to have these!

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  3. Sarah

    January 24, 2007 at 3:03 pm

    Great job with all your scrapping! (I haven't scrapped in so long I should hang my head in shame.)

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  4. Mimi

    January 24, 2007 at 3:19 pm

    What a blessing for you!

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  5. primdollie

    January 24, 2007 at 3:30 pm

    Oh I am so happy you found these wonderful treasures of your dad and also your own pics!!! I know that my parents have a ton of us kids that was what everyone did then took lots of pics!!! so enjoy the "newjob" and save all the memories and yes it was likely the parkinson's that made him forget!!! so enjoy!! Hugs Linda

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  6. Barbara

    January 25, 2007 at 6:45 am

    what a wonderful find, even though it was hard for you. What a lovely man he was and such a memory for you.

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  7. Maggie Ann

    February 4, 2007 at 7:35 pm

    Your Dad was very handsome…what a treasure to have these 'new' pictures…

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