Uncles are important people in a child's life. For myself, mine I knew only from a distance. Our children had a bit more contact with one of theirs at least. He, being gentle and spoken and fun loving was a favorite. There was nothing he could not do. He was always a willing participant in the kid goings on. He is remembered fondly by all.
At the recent family gathering there was this precious 'flash-back' moment.
Of all that was happening, of all the big folk around, it was The Uncle, also gentle and soft spoken that got down to kid size, and with long Uncle arms was able to snitch ripe berries for all from the other side of the fence.
It is true, they all could have walked through the nearby gate and picked berries for themselves.
But what is the fun in that?
footprints! :)
ReplyDeleteI thought that was so lovely.
ReplyDeleteHe is much like Uncle David, is he not? The legacy lives on!
ReplyDeleteI too was blessed in watching him interacting with the babies. He is a special uncle, indeed. I've always liked him myself.
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