I love photos and have them in every room of my house, in fact other than jewelry- my photos are of the most value to me. When we lose our loved ones- there is great comfort in surrounding your home with beautiful photos of a time when their life was full of vigor and hope. I cherish the photos of my grandparents and great grandparents. I have all of their immigration papers and passports from Italy. They are framed and hanging in my hallway in memory of them.
I always fantasize about what life was like back in Italy for my ancestors and grab any glimpse into my family's history that is possible. It's like putting together a large puzzle that's missing quite a few pieces. As I grow older I think about the women in my family. We are a beautiful blend of all of our ancestors, maternal and paternal- alive and dead. There are traits that we each have that are genetically coded and therefore passed down. I often wondered where my figure originated from as my Mother is a tiny, petite woman- I on the other hand happen to be curvy and much taller. My question was answered when I stumbled upon a picture of my Great grandmother sitting in a chair, my Mother and I laugh about this as the resemblance in bodies is remarkable.
I always fantasize about what life was like back in Italy for my ancestors and grab any glimpse into my family's history that is possible. It's like putting together a large puzzle that's missing quite a few pieces. As I grow older I think about the women in my family. We are a beautiful blend of all of our ancestors, maternal and paternal- alive and dead. There are traits that we each have that are genetically coded and therefore passed down. I often wondered where my figure originated from as my Mother is a tiny, petite woman- I on the other hand happen to be curvy and much taller. My question was answered when I stumbled upon a picture of my Great grandmother sitting in a chair, my Mother and I laugh about this as the resemblance in bodies is remarkable.
