A "Long Lost" Cousin

One of my first cousins, Leila (Smith) Parks, who I had not seen for probably 35-40 years stopped by our home last night on her way from Texas to Indiana for the Smith Family Reunion. She was traveling with her step-son, John Parks.

They arrived too late at night to spend much time talking, but we made up for it the next morning. After a nice breakfast prepared by Carole, we sat around talking about the good times we had growing up in the Fort Wayne area and swapping stories about our lives and our families during the intervening years. We talked until nearly noon when they had to resume their trip.

Below Carole is flanked by Leila on her right and John Parks on her left.



I hope we see each other before another 35-40 years passes.