REMEMBERING A COUSIN

1/5/2015

This photograph is not of my cousin that I write of, but of a woman in Amsterdam (The Netherlands) who reminds me of my late cousin's essence in the form of: the head scarf tied under her chin; the thin-soled white sneakers; the colorful clothing; an ethnic look.... and the art of finding joy in what is clearly a hard life.
*My cousin died in her mid-forties of cancer.

Photograph by Jean Schugart-Schild.

Beverly, with our cousin, Raymond, early 1940's.

12 Comments

Mary Pesez Kames

1/5/2015 07:07:58 am

I really love this story...you have captured the essence of your cousin and your unfolding graces in her presence...keep on going!

Frances Drabick link

1/5/2015 09:27:04 am

Thank you, Mary. Your words mean a great deal to me. Keep in mind, I am always seeking Guest Writers, and now Guest Artists as well. ;)

Carol Jamison

1/6/2015 12:34:43 am

So sorry; so young. A nice remembrance, Fran.

Frances Drabick link

1/6/2015 12:48:08 am

Thank you, Carol...one of my very first followers from the onslaught of this website! ;) Good of you to stop in! Beverly was a beautiful soul... and when I think of her I smile...

mary hanna

1/6/2015 12:03:25 pm

What a beautiful tribute to cousin Beverly. Thanks for sharing the memory. I could see her and feel her presence. Beautiful!

Frances Drabick link

1/6/2015 09:56:21 pm

Hugs, Mary...

Laura Casal

1/6/2015 12:18:29 pm

Beautiful and sad at the same moment, which is life at its most real!

Frances Drabick link

1/6/2015 10:02:08 pm

Laura, thank you for noting my work. One day, I hope you offer up your poetry to my Guest Writers Page. Some Valentines for February 2015 would be lovely! :) Bravo to your publications.

Kate Chadbourne www.katechadbourne.com will be my Guest in March 2015. 2015 will be an exciting year!

jean schild

1/18/2015 02:03:38 am

So bittersweet. Beverly sounded wonderful. Beautifully crafted piece

John M. Lenahan

8/24/2018 07:34:18 pm

Thanks for this memoir. Much appreciated.

PATRICIA LENAHAN

9/28/2018 12:24:27 pm

I enjoyed your article on Beverly. I could actually visualize her from your writing. It brought me to smile and also to be very sad. I'll keep you both in my prayers.

Frances Drabick

10/1/2018 07:15:54 pm

Thank you, 'Jeanie.' Her memory is a part of me until I go. Hugs.

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