Memory Lane

Forty years ago we were three teenagers . . .

attending the same high school down on 41st in Vancouver.

It was our last year together under one roof.

I wonder if mom and dad were beginning to get the idea,

from the photos taken of just the three of us.

I look at this one taken about that time as well,
surprised my Dad let me wear that skirt . . .

and could that shirt be any more tucked in???

On  my left hand I'm wearing the promise ring from my H.

It had two hearts enfolding my August birthstone.

I passed it down to Julene (our August baby) on her 16th birthday 

who would have loved to pass it down to Tehya, also born in August . . . 

but sadly a thief broke into her jewelry box,
all sentimental value thrown aside for some quick cash.

But I'm digressing... 

I look at these photos and I am thankful for a brother and a sister

who I was able to grow up with and 

who still mean the world to me.

Kind of funny how we are standing in the same order here
and it's not age order.