Remember When Comments

A beautiful poem, and picture. Memories such as these are such a gift. You are now so far from there, and yet, always in the heart, so near.... I love this poem...

A most impressive poem and photo of your family.I like your repetition of 'no', followed by an example of modern technology.'No internet, no cellphone'. Life was much simpler back then.

Remembering the good old days without mobile, tv, dryer, microwave and many more modern gadgets. But the life was smooth and not complicated as it is now. Nice poem. Enjoyed your style.

Which one is Kathy? Is she the one next to you?

Hey, this is the first time I've seen this since you added the pictures! How do you add more than ONE picture? You look enough like me at that age that we could be brothers!

My mother's side of the family, the " Hinnenkamp's" would gather at Lake Sylvia, north of Melrose, Minnesota every 4th of July. A wonderful lakeside location with hiking trails and lots of family fun. Probably 1958 or 59.

Yes, I remember those days like yesterday! Sleeping downstairs on the floor because of how hot it was. Love this poem and my thoughts travel back to a different time. A big family that lived each day to the fullest. We were blessed with a good upbringing with high aspirations. Thank you for our parents who worked tirelessly to provide for us kids.Through it all, we learned to trust in God who gives us hope, faith and love.

" Remember When" - Darwin, thank you! You bring wistful and joyful nostalgia- you bring me 'back home.'

Those were the days, right? Your family of nine and my family of eight! What fond memories!