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What's happened to modern day families They once were a tight little group The kids would visit Granny and Gramps Someone would bring homemade soup Folks arrived bearing goodies and sweets And put all their stuff in the fridge The kids would play their hide and seek games While the old folks played Euchre or Bridge Granny didn't mind that the house was askew Afterwards we sat down for a chat It sure looked like a big bomb had gone off It was weeks before they located the cat Today they email to say they can't make it It's their time to scrub out the bath And Susan broke a finger nail last night She's sulking but I'm sure it won't last Maybe in June we will find time to visit We'll slot you into our journal Between Tommie's first ever baseball game And Susan's play, "Love Eternal" ©Jack Ellison 2012

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Date: 8/20/2016 4:41:00 PM
Things have definitely changed when it comes to family life. For better or for worse, it's a matter of perspective I suppose. Love is still valuable - it's what keeps us together. When love is forgotten, it can leave a family broken. Beautiful piece, Jack. Always, Laura
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Date: 8/22/2016 7:46:00 AM
Thank you sweet Laura! xxx

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