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Originally Posted by matthewb0051
There is now one brother remaining and I've come to realize that my father's side of my family is just about all gone. I have a couple of cousins from the eldest uncle but haven't had contact in years. The youngest brother had no children.
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On my Father's side, the Scottish (FOB, then one first gen son, orphaned, then a Scottish wife, two boys - one my Dad and his brother who died childless), are down to a mix of genes that I don't think they saw coming....five of us.
My Mom's side (add the five of us in as well) is about as prolific as can be. We could hold family reunions in a HS football stadium.
My favorite cousin, retired architect, and I talk once a month. He helped me greatly during my run up and acceptance into University. The family is gold.
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Originally Posted by matthewb0051
Sort of strange to think of myself in the same fashion as I always thought of my father and uncles with regard to age and stature as a man. They were always the adults and older, now it is me. At times I still think of myself as 20 something or at max 30 something.
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We all do. The key is a sense of humor...it never ages if you pay attention. I'll be 66 in November; trust me, it is the years AND the mileage
Best.