From my Aunt Elizabeth

I know this is very late, but here is what my paternal aunt, Elizabeth, wrote in response to news that mom had died:

"I have wept some tears for a woman I wish I had known. She was truly amazing and I feel inspired by her. The photo so reminded me of the time I did have the brief opportunity to meet her. As you know, she braided my hair and sat with me on the sofa..very soothing indeed. I know that you came once with Linda and Art as a very young baby. My mother went in the bedroom where ya'll were all sleeping and picked you up..you were crying. Your parents were asleep.

Memories are such treasures when we do discover them deep within us. I am so very glad she had such an amazing son as you in her life. She will rest peacefully knowing her life here had so much meaning. All of you will live on as she would want.

"My heart is touched with love for you and your sisters."

Elizabeth

As for her brother, my father, the Reverend Art Lester, he spake thusly:

"Very sorry to hear the sad news, Jake. On your birthday, almost."

Art

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Linda in 1947

This one must have been taken in the Summer of 1947. It is strange to think that mom was born during WWII and died during the Iraq war. The moral difference is simply mind-blowing.

Random Linda Photo

This is a photograph I found in Mom's photo boxes. I have no idea who any of the people are, but I would like to. Does anybody know who any of these people are?