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Heather Prins

together-AnnaLift 01-10-12

Its complicated, the way this photo makes me feel.
This is my family (my brother is there but not shown). This was taken at our our family reunion in 2009, the first time my siblings have been together in 30 years or more. we are all such strangers really, bound by my mother. There is love there, I think, but it is buried deep under grudges and hurt feelings and mistrust. We are not close, we do not keep in touch , but we do call if there is a major incident, a death or serious illness. Families are complicated. We are a tangled jumble of feelings, adults who used to be childhood friends who have lost their way. Its sad to me, to not have the TV family I had dreamed of having, but that isnt my reality. I am the youngest of seven but mostly I am an only child, taking care of the one who took care of all of us.

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It's a beautiful page! Great colors and blending. The photo looks quite connected. Sad that it isn't so. As you say, it's complicated.
 
You are right that families can be soooo complicated! You all look like you're really enjoying yourselves, and you made such a lovely page commemorating your visit.
 
Wow. What a story. I think Norman Rockwell and Leave It To Beaver made a lot of us feel bad. I think your experience is more common than unusual. Glad you were able to have this reunion. Your page is stunning.
 
You do look so connected in the photo. I would never guess there's a complicated past. Your journaling is right from the heart and the page is lovely, Heather.
 
beautiful, Heather and indeed families ARE complicated. you've described me and my sibs perfectly.
 
Gosh your sister (?) top left looks a lot like your mother! Lovely shot of a rare moment with everyone united.
 
Oh Heather... I wanna hug you just by reading this.. your page pops in the gallery and it makes me click it, but your journal really touch my heart.. hugs to you and may the Lord healed all the broken hearts...
 

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