Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life! ~Albert Einstein
The family is a haven in a heartless world. ~Attributed to Christopher Lasch

Autumn for me, more than any other time of year, speaks of “home” and the “haven” that family is. In the mellowness and slower pace of the year’s closing months, I rejoice in the “deep comforts” of family and home and think about the love of thousands and the Lord who has bequeathed us our “beautiful land of life.”
**On the upper left is the wedding picture of my maternal grandparents; beneath that are my parents; on the upper right are photos of my daughter; on the lower left are Nikki and I together; and the last one is me now; collage done by me

Beautiful depiction of gratitude Natalie and I love the photos. A wonderful idea!!! ♥♥
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Thanks Patricia‼️😊❤️
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So true. They have had a wealth of wisdom to pass down. ❤ ❤ ❤ Love this and the pics.
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Yes they did and thanks V❣️😘
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Such a beautiful family, dear Natalie. Sometimes, I take a look to my family photographs, in a booklet … and I cannot bear seing the so sweet smile of my mother younger… and older – the same lovely smile all her day life.
But every end of october, I put some flowers on the Monument aux Morts of a village of Brittany, and I can see the portrait of my father’s elder brother, he was so young – … But this is sad … No !
You are … ravissantes !
Merci dear Natalie – bises et hugs – france 🙂
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Thanks my friend! Yes some of the old photos bring us sadness that they are gone but it’s a bittersweet kind of sadness! Bises et hugs mon ami❣️😘😘😘
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How beautiful, Natalie! This is truly the season to remember and respect our ancestors. What a treasure you have given us in this post, this view of your past and future. So many beautiful ladies in your family! Okay if I borrow your idea for a future post? Hugs, A.
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Thanks Angie and if course you may borrow the idea my sweet friend❣️😘
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Thank you, lovely Lady. I’ll begin searching for pictures of my Great-grandparents on the maternal side asap. I have some from the paternal side already, treasures all to me.
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Oh good! I’m looking forward to seeing the pics Angie‼️❌⭕️
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Thanks for sharing your beautiful family collage! ❤
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You’re welcome Bette‼️❌⭕️
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Thanks for introducing your family
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👍😊❤️
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Beautiful pictures. Your daughter is beautiful.
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Thanks so much Jessica! Nikki’s a sweeetheart‼️❌⭕️
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