thankful

:adolph & josie:

This is a picture that includes my mother's father and mother.
They stand together on the right side of this photo.
Before two weeks ago, I had never even seen this picture.

I absolutely love it.

The only picture I have of my grandmother when she was young, is the one you see up on  the right top corner of my blog header.

This picture is an example of everything I love about old pictures and cabinet cards.

It has that look that only vintage pictures have about them.

That eerie dark pearly glow.  

Yes, this picture fits the bill perfectly.

It is not faded, but is still crisp and clear.

But, I am the one who always wants to know more.   More about the details.

Like, how old are my grandparents here?

I e-mailed back, asking my second cousin who shared it with me, 

"Do you know any details about this photo?"

"Sorry"...she said.  

The only thing her mother told her, is that it was the other couple's wedding day. 

Oh, well...it really doesn't matter.

What does matter, is that I now have it in my possession.

I am so thankful. 

So as I begin to take a closer look at the photo.  I stare at their feet.   
I look at their shoes. 
They look like they have walked a many a mile don't they?  
All except my grandmother's.
Did you notice how two of the four are curling their feet?
I notice things like that.
Always have.
My cousin sent one more picture.

The description:  

"Josie on Grandpa Charlie's buggy".

I have no clue who Grandpa Charlie might be, as he is not my Grandpa...

or my Great-Grandpa.

Thankfulness floods my soul.  

My eyes begin to burn, and I try not to cry.

My Grandmother has been gone for over 23 years.

I don't think I ever heard her complain.  If she did, I do not remember.

I miss her.  

I am thankful ....

I have these pictures.

Thankful I had a Grandmother who loved me, and I her.  

Yes, thankful.