This is the only picture I have of the Sorabella's. I find it fascinating. The dynamics of this family shout out of this picture at me. It is a perfect image of how I felt growing up. I referred in my last post to the "community" my brothers shared. I think it shows in this photograph. It always felt like they were the family. Isn't that strange? Though as I study this photo it appears noone is very comfortable here, except maybe my dad and that is a revelation.
I also think it's interesting that you can see the hands on all the guys but not on my mom or I. My two older brothers are standing exactly the same. My mother isn't touching anyone but my dad embraces two of my brothers. And there I am. Why didn't anyone tell me to come stand in the middle? I don't think they thought a thing about it. I'm sure I didn't. I don't think I would today.
The stories I could tell about this group of six people could fill volumes and I don't even feel like I know them anymore. In some respects that makes me sad. And then I remember the picture.
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HOW VERY INTERESTING, CANDY. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR SOME OF YOUR SORABELLA STORIES SOMETIME. MAYBE YOU SHOULD, INDEED, WRITE A BOOK.
praise God for family of choice!
Candy, I am glad to be part of your family of choice. I am remembering your stories. You are an amazing woman. God's grace is sufficient.
I'm sorry Candy..family is so powerful..maybe that's why God speaks to us as our Father.
Good to see you Saturday morning had just got my Divorce papers the day before and I was having a hard time..sweet Daryl Zeller saw my tears and grabbed me and hugged me. I told him he had been Jesus to me and thanked God for him all the way back to the house.
Candy, I, too, have many family stories and would love to share them and without the fear of hurting anyone's feelings. I wouldn't want to share them to hurt anyone because I have come to terms with that family of origin that is mine and I am good with that...just think it would be healthy to put those stories out there.
I love you.
Wonderful picture with insightful thoughts about the relationships. I can imagine that all those insights came with great emotion in you. If only we knew what a camera could catch in a moment... knowing that my parents struggle with the journey I'm on and the insights it brings, I can't help but look ahead to when my own children will do the same. (I think I'll start saving for their therapy now).
What a thoughtful post, Candy. I would love to hear the stories. It makes me sad to think about loving people although I no longer know them. And it's a wonder how fast that transition can happen, really.
I love the way you have examined the postures and body language in this photo - such insight and thoughtfulness - inspiring me to do the same with my family photos - thanks
xox - eb.
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