As most everyone knows, when your family grows it becomes harder and harder to reunite with your core family. Except for Christmas and funerals, and sometimes births, it is hardly done unless you live close enough to your loved ones to drop by occasionally. Even then it seems closeness is taken for granted and still not taken advantage of until sickness or death strikes a heavy blow. On December 30th, my husband's family lost a precious member in his life struggle. Uncle James "Foxy" Roberts went on to be with the Lord. Kent spent many hours with him and his aunt in the last few months and I'm glad he made some precious memories of reminescencings and laughter before he got so ill. Once I took my camera with me when we went to see him and his son, Ronnie, but was too shy to take it out of my purse. Regrets are not worth a cent!!! It was a good day for Uncle James. All three men laughed and shared many moments in their lives and photos would have been a great thing to have; but alas, none were taken.
So in light of this, I decided to take my camera with me after the funeral as we partook of a "family" lunch provided by their church family. Though it was awkward to ask them to pose, I do NOT regret doing so. It would be so shameful if I had let another moment pass of capturing everyone because I was too scared to ask. Soooo, out came the camera and in light of my poor ability, pictures were taken. If not at the time, I know the family will appreciate these in the future despite my pitiful efforts.
Theresa, Aunt Billie Rose and Susan
Pete, Jeanette, Judy and Bobby
Pam and Jackie
Katie, Chad, Ronnie, Aunt Billie, Judy, Betty and Alyssa
Katie, Chad, Ronnie, Judy and Alyssa
Katie, Chad, Ronnie, Aunt Billie, Judy and Alyssa
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