While waiting to recover fully from this long-covid affliction and return to a more normal life, I thought I’d share this video I made almost 16 years ago for my sisters and nieces.
My 19 year old niece Sophia, and my 20 year old Kodak EasyShare camera
I made this in November 2008, as a wistful look back at the nice summer we had, and time spent together. These are my sisters Shawn & Donda-Lin, and nieces Sophia & Drew.
Shawn’s daughter Sophia was close to 4 here, now she’s 19 and completing her first year at college. Donda’s daughter Drew was 15, now she’s almost 31. Where does the time go??
Anyway—I made this at the time using my trusty Kodak Digital camera (seen here) to share on my blog in the fall of ‘08, but changed my mind at the last minute. I think I worried it might look a little too corny or something.
I guess that’s one nice thing about growing older… you don’t worry about those types of things so much.
Nice! I enjoyed it and seeing you looking so young as well. Lovely family.
ReplyDeleteThanks DJan but I think I look about the same here! 😄
DeleteThat as really charming - and the perfect soundtrack - what a voice she had. I imagine you are very proud of your sisters and nieces - there is nothing like family
ReplyDeleteI am hoping that you are feeling better today - I am so sorry that you have felt so unwell for so long .
Siobhan 😊
Thanks Siobhan... well, my sister Donda and her family moved pretty far south shortly after this video was made, haven't seen them in many years but they're missed everyday. Not really feeling any better to be honest but I remain hopeful.
DeleteWhat a wonderful, wonderful memory of 'your' girls. It is amazing how they grow up. My youngest child is 34. My oldest...well...never mind... These things are a lovely token of your love through the year. I hope all the parties involved have a copy of their own.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Debby, sweet of you to say. 🙂
DeleteThis was lovely, Doug. Sweet video, and Karen Carpenter at her best.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gigi, very nice of you. :^)
DeleteWow Doug you have many talents, now you can add videographer to your list. What a nice tribute to your girls. You’re a lucky man! Hope to see you soon, get better you’re missed!!
ReplyDeleteYou're very sweet, thank you Mary! I'm glad to hear from you and I miss you too, I am really hoping to be back soon.
DeleteI love the video. It’s so special, especially with the song. Joyce
ReplyDeleteJoyce, you're so kind. Much appreciated, thank you.
DeleteI loved my Kodak EasyShare camera and adore watching family videos. A win-win for me! Thanks for sharing, Doug.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret, I hope you enjoyed your getaway with John 🙂
DeleteIt isn't at all corny, it's very sweet with lovely memories for you. Was that Karen Carpenter singing?
ReplyDeleteYou're very kind, thanks River. And yes, that was Karen Carpenter. ❤️
DeleteWow that was lovely! I like looking at pictures. Thank you for sharing your family with us. Karen carpenter song was nice. I don’t know that one by her. I play a little piano and now I want to go find that song and try and play it.
ReplyDeleteBeth 👩🦰
Thanks Beth! As for that Karen Carpenter song, I wasn't familiar with it either until I made this video. That would be nice to play on the piano.
DeleteI love this! To me, 2008 seems like just a couple of years ago. Until I look at photos like these--especially with children who are now adults. Or until I look and admit how much younger I looked!!! Our own son was 24 then and just out of grad school. Now he's almost 40 and beginning to show gray hair. How quickly the precious years fly by. There's a lesson here; we MUST decide to treasure each hour of each day.
ReplyDeleteHi Don, thanks so much! So agree about 2008 feeling so recent, and wow about your son now. Boy you're right about how time flies, especially the older we get. Thank you again.
DeleteLoved this post too, Dug. However, my comments don't show up anymore on your posts and yours don't show up on mine. I can look up 'Apache Dug' on 'all blogs' and find you... don't know why?? Oh well, take care my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rian and I don't understand it. I did find this in my spam folder, but I see my eclipse comment on yours never posted. I just don't get it.
DeleteI don't either... and no, your comment on my eclipse post didn't show. I even checked my spam too. Was worried that you weren't feeling well enough to post. Glad I found this one.
DeleteDoug, what a beautiful video! Wonderful you still have it all these years later. Did I spy your green Honda???
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Thank you my friend and YES Robin you sure did spot my green Honda! Gosh I miss that little car--and the little niece in the same photo 😊❤️
DeleteLovely video Doug! This is something I'm sure your nieces, in particular, will enjoy. I'm certain it will bring back many happy memories.
ReplyDeleteThank you Maebeme, you're very kind. 🙂
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