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RE: The treasures left behind by my great-grandfather #9
What a magnificent post! You are so fortunate to have your grandfather's journal and all of his paintings. The watercolours are truly beautiful as well. My grandfather was from Belgium and spoke at length of life back home. I wish he would have written it all down, although one time, after he had passed, my grandmother gave me a page of writing in her hand, but it was of his words, describing his and the family's struggles during the war and his journey to Canada. He too didn't want others to forget. On that note, I absolutely love your grandfather's first words in his journal. He must have been a great guy!
I'm sure he was. Unfortunately, he died the year before I was born so we never met. But I do feel like I get to know him a bit through his paintings and writings.
The letter from your grandpa must have been amazing to read. My mom, @ofildutemps, writes about the letters left by my great-grandfather during the 1WW which are filled with details of his joys and struggles at the time (all in French unfortunately). The treasures they leave behind are things we cherish for eternity.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts @lynncoyle1
I'm sorry to hear that, but you're right, you sure get a glimpse of the man with everything he left behind.
It was awesome when I got that letter! I'm glad you're mom is writing about it as well. Those kinds of things really are priceless memories!