After more than 30 years...
(I had no contact with my dad's family months after my birth or after my dad died when I was barely 3 years old, I guess. Sharing a story of family reunion thru a thread of email exchange with a dear Uncle I haven't met. I am trying to immortalize it by having it published. Deliberately removed some information. Found it necessary for security purposes. Happy reading.) From: Date: Sun, Dec 18, 2011 Subject: Re: Hello, Genevieve To: Ging, Thank you for unselfishly sharing facets of your personal life with me. I am deeply touched. It is difficult to top your e-mail, but I will certainly try... Your dad was an honorable man. He was soft-spoken, kindly, earned his living squarely, and treated people with utmost respect. He stood his ground when he was on the right and he was resolute with his decisions. About the only thing I think put him on disadvantage was his incredible shyness. I can't even begin to imagine how he ever managed to woo ...