“More MEMORIES of DENNY…”
Here we are… a little on the serious side… in order to take a few PHOTOS – – have to stop some of the talking – – that I did get carried away with. Sometimes when I get to talking – – someone has to just start talking – – and proceed to just take over – – – other wise I cold talk your arm off!
Sure am glad that the damage to this PHOTO – – did not interfere with any important part of Denny and me – – we are just posing for the camera – – in hopes these PHOTOS will be good — when developed – – never know – – and by the time the film is developed – – the time and circumstances are gone forever – – and of course we are not available – – as the SEASON to be happy is long gone and over.
Even though DENNY is not really smiling – – as he was in yesterday’s PHOTO – – I do have to say that – – that my brother DENNY is a real good looking young man – – in uniform – – and in the service … working for his … good ole “UNCLE SAM!”
Here is DENNY McClarren – – and again with the best of SMILES – – it looks like to me – – that when you have small puppies as cute as this one is … in DENNY’s arm… and of course this little puppy knows – – that he will be given to a home to help a blind person – – but that… will be after the little puppy is trained for this particular walk in LIFE… so… to say “GOOD BYE” is just one sweet happy kiss after another… and when you kiss in the neck area as seen in this PHOTO – – it is probably tickling DENNY – – and the little puppy … just LOVES hearing DENNY laugh!
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“Remembering Denny’s Million-Dollar-Smile!”
When you take time to remember someone – – WHAT is the “one” the one most remarkable… “thing” – – – that you will always remember with LOVE?
Just looking at this PHOTO… reminds me to let everyone – – focus on taking as many PHOTOS as is possible – – and at all stages of LIFE. You may be young and ask, “Why take so many PHOTOS?” “Why would someone want too!?
There will come a day… when you are older and grey – – and you would like to show your children and grand-children what you looked like when you were young. When you are seen older looking – – some white and or grey hair – – maybe even a little on the “bent over in the back side” due to operations – – and you no longer move in a hurry – – and all you can say, “There will come a day when you, too will look and feel like I do, NOW!”
“BUT”…WHEN you can sit down with the youngsters – – and pull out a couple of boxes and or “PHOTO Albums” – and just take the time for a real “Show and Tell” session – – telling all about you and what you were doing. The questions will be many…what was the occasion… who is that and is it someone we should know… where are they now… is it possible that we can visit them???
Something even better… leave a “legacy” of these PHOTOS and with a story … who is in the photo and what they are doing and if at all possible – if there is a way to get in touch with them – – with the latest of information – – you never know – you just may have an eager historian in the FAMILY.
In the above PHOTO… my brother DENNY McClarren came home for “Thanksgiving Holiday leave” – – I had just brought home… a large ham – – and just to see if it was a very good ham – – just had to try a couple of slices – – and that is what I have in my hands. But… with the excitement of the HOLIDAY SEASON – – just had to give DENNY a complete up-date of so much news – – and as I talk and eat – – DENNY must be thinking – – that with all of this chatter – – he is not getting a chance to put a word in – – so the best thing to do is just “SMILE” and his “SMILE” with his beautiful red hair… looking so good – – just lets me carry on.
So this is one PHOTO – – that I am so happy to have… as it always brings back the good ole days – – when the whole wide world was on track. LOVE DENNY – – up and on his favorite “CLOUD 9!”
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“After the COMFORT ZONE – LIFE Begins!”
“Food for Thought”
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“Last Look at St.Vincent’s PICNIC”
Every one in our FAMILY had great smiles for all of the activity and especially to visit the inside of the “German Saint Vincent Orphanage” – – to visit the apartments of the children living there today – – and then to look at photos of how the same area looked… when I was there… as a little girl.
This is my son, Al and his daughter, Jaime on his right – – and then on Al’s left side in daughter, Alyssa – – and we are still full of big smiles.
Since this PICNIC is taking place … in the back of the Orphanage – – this area was used for the ball field – – that is when I was here in the 1940’s and early 1950’s – – so this shot does give a view of the back side of the laundry – – rest rooms and garage, but at the top of those buildings you can see the tops of the Main building – – which is not often seen.
The next PHOTO is of the girls, my Grand-daughters, ALYSSA and JAIME, and standing in the middle is their mother, JILL – and they sure do take very good photos – – you have to say that the camera likes them – – as they photogenic. – And… more smiles!
How do you like this PHOTO??? That is my Grand-daughter, JAIME… singing with the band. I do not remember the name of this BAND – – but how do you like the extra long “HORN” – – which was used for a couple of the songs and music that was played.
Looking at this PHOTO… seems to me – – that this area – – used to be the “TENNIS COURT” – – and also used for us to play the “VOLLEY BALL” games… that we would play – – way back there in the good “OLE” days.
One thing about taking PHOTOS – – when attending events – – especially – – those that you might have lived and or have older memories of times gone by – – – to look over the old Photos… will bring you up-to-date in memories – – so that when you are just thinking – – “I wonder what happened there and also wonder … what happened to this FRIEND or FAMILY – – you can finally feel that everyone that you used to know – – did make it “GOOD” – – and your mind just seems to rest… with the thought that “all is well” – – everyone has had a very good LIFE!
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“Saint Vincent Home PICNIC”
Here I am… checking lists of names of possible old ALUMNI – – that may be showing up – – and also checking out some older names – – just to see – – WHO – – WHAT YEAR – – and WHEN were they at …. “German St.Vincent Orphanage” – –
Would you believe… this is an old class mate – – we graduated in 1952 and this was a real surprise – – just to be able to check up – – on the old NEWS and WHO in our class was still among the living. Next to me is Theresa Wieland – Eckerl and her husband.
Just had to add one more PHOTO – – we are still standing around in the CHAPEL – and the “TOUR GUIDE” is giving to us an up-to-date activities’ plan – – that the children are doing … that are now living in their separate apartments – – and HOW and WHY there are so many changes – – compared to the way it was when I was there – – to live in the HOME – TODAY – – all together different – – from yesterday… when I was there.
Just so you know… that is “me”… MARY ELLEN – – and next to me is my GRAND-son ALAN – – and next to ALAN is his FATHER, AL – – who is my youngest son. – – This was a very special day for all those “old-timers” who came back to St.Vincent’s for a very nice PICNIC – – the weather was beautiful and the Bar-b-QUE was superb – – no complaints were heard – – just a terrific time to think way back to when you and some of your good “OLE” FRIENDS try as best as you could – – remember some real “GOOD OLD TIMES” – – that we will never ever… forget!
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“Saint Vincent PICNIC, remembered…”
“GOOD and or BAD” times are never ever forgotten by a child – – and this “child at heart” will never forget seven years of memories – – while being in and a part of the … “German St. Vincent Orphanage” – – and here I am… with the best part of my LIFE on EARTH – – standing in the CHAPEL of Sacred Heart with my GRAND-CHILDREN.
Sure looks like I am getting shorter – – at one time I was five feet six and a half inches – – guess I’m working my way down to that song… “FIVE FOOT TWO… EYES OF BLUE” – I’ll let you sing the rest of the song – – it is good music to dance to – – if you are a good dancer like me!
Standing very close to the section of pews… where I spent so much time on my knees – – as the left side of the church was for the girls – – and on the right side were the pews for the boys and my brothers, Denny and Tommy McClarren spent lots of time on their knees, too!
As a very young and obedient child… I did not like pain… and if you – – – ever let yourself get into any kind of trouble… you sure did receive some very strong pain… to your backside.
As you see us standing… Grandson ALAN next Grand-daughter ALYSSA – – then MARY ELLEN – – and I like that name because… I can say …. next is ME – – and then next to ME…. is Grand-daughter JAIME – – and when I stop to think of these perfect and special TREASURES – – that I received – – there is not enough “THANK-YOU’s” that I could say to the Almighty Yahweh for these most wonderful of GIFTS – – that only HE can give to us.
Daily PRAYER – – is what I preach – – to anyone – that would want to listen – – as a small child in a very large ORPHANAGE – – we were always praying – – and I mean always… and – NOW… I am most grateful and thankful that my prayers were answered with the best of gifts – – that anyone could have ever received – – my children and the best of GRAND-CHILDREN!
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