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Last year on this date I wrote about my Mom and Step-Dad, who both passed away on August 5th. Here is the post.
My Mom, Vi Gillians, has been gone for five years now and my Step-Dad, Earl Gillians, for four years. We miss them both each and every day.
Here they are a few years back:
And my sister and I with our folks:
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Comments (8)
These are wonderful photos. Great smiles! I'm sure you miss them very much.
Posted by Annie | August 5, 2010 7:29 AM
Posted on August 5, 2010 07:29
Good morning, Aunt Nancy, this is really sweet... I've been thinking about Grandma and Grandpa this week, with August 5th around the corner. I love these photos and miss them, too. XXOO -Kathleen and boys
Posted by Kathleen Dammann | August 5, 2010 7:38 AM
Posted on August 5, 2010 07:38
I was just telling my sister-in-law about how much I loved Vi and what a dear friend she was!
I miss them both...and will always be thankful that they were in my life.
Thanks for including me in this post.
Always,
Kristie
Posted by Kristie Martin | August 5, 2010 8:34 AM
Posted on August 5, 2010 08:34
Hi dear Nancy, thank you so much for sending this to me. I absolutely love this post, it says everything so well. The Christmas pic by your fireplace is still my favorite, it is so "them" -- very adorable. Cute pictures of you two also! :) They were so lucky to have daughters who love them so much.
love & hugs, PATTI A
Posted by PATTI A | August 5, 2010 8:47 AM
Posted on August 5, 2010 08:47
What a lovely tribute to your loving parents. I love the photos you posted too.
Thanks for sharing this with us, Nancy.
Posted by Eden | August 5, 2010 9:57 AM
Posted on August 5, 2010 09:57
I don't think I've seen that photo of the four of us before......it's really nice. I miss them so much too......I feel so fortunate that Mother lived until almost 90 years old....many people lose their parents at a much younger age, so we were blessed to have her for as long as we did.
Posted by JoAnne Klock | August 5, 2010 1:54 PM
Posted on August 5, 2010 13:54
Nice pictures. And I just loved getting to know both Violette and Earl - and all of you. Still remembers the first letter I got where it said "Hi Ulrika, You've found me - I'm Violette!". So many years ago now! I miss you all! Love!
Posted by Ulrika | August 6, 2010 3:43 AM
Posted on August 6, 2010 03:43
Nancy, I'm just catching up on reading blogs. This is such a nice post,. I love the photos and the memories must warm your heart. You and your sister were very lucky and so were your parents. What a blessing to have had them in your lives.
Posted by Barb Cabot | August 27, 2010 7:25 AM
Posted on August 27, 2010 07:25