family pictures

As we gathered as a Family, 

I took pictures of some pictures.  

Thought they turned out alright.

Glad to have these images.

  

 My Family is dear to me.

My upbringing was solid and well defined.

I didn't have to guess who my Folks were 

or if I had brothers and sisters.  I knew.

I grew up in a Christian Home third of four children 
to hard working Parents where God was respected.

Where Mom and Dad took pride in their home, 

family and work.  

We were well groomed and taken care of.

I felt safe and loved.

My Childhood was grand.

I was allowed to be a child.

I never went hungry or naked.

I was never abused or belittled.

I was encouraged to be Deanna and no one else.

I was taught right from wrong.

I grew up in a middle class American Family.

I was physically taken to Church and taught how to pray 

and who I was praying to.

We bowed our heads to pray to Almighty God.  

We respected God and His ways.

I was encouraged to use my talents, 

play outside in the backyard,

draw, sew, sing, play an instrument, cheer, 

twirl, dance, exercise, cook, bake, wash dishes, 

make pizza, make cookies, dress baby dolls, curl my hair,

decorate, write, take pictures, be kind, be responsible, 

be honest, speak my mind, have manners, 

do well in school, laugh, save money, share.

Thankful for my upbringing,

~d~ 

~MY MOM AND ME IN 1955~

~MOM (23) HOLDING ME IN 1955, DEBBIE (2) ON THE LEFT AND DAVID (4) TO THE RIGHT~

~1957~

~FAMILY PORTRAIT IN 1957~

~MOM HOLDING ME IN FRONT OF NEW AUTO IN WICHITA, DAVID, DEBBIE HOLDING DOLL IN 1957~

~1959 FAMILY PORTRAIT IN MARION, KANSAS~

~1960ish CHILDREN PORTRAIT~