George Richard

I remember when my youngest cousin was born 26 years ago. I was so excited. The first grandson for my grandpa. When I was 14 I went on a mission trip the summer after he was born. I don't remember buying any souvenirs for myself but I do remember buying him a pacifier hand blown from glass and a candle that looked like a bottle. I'm not sure why I thought he would like those, but I did.

My mom's parents with their daughter, Betty Jo, and her children, Brenda & George Richard. Brenda and I were only a few years apart. When she was 1 I would pull her around a trailer park in a wagon. When I reminded our moms of this, they both assured me that I was a very mature 4 year old.

Now my baby cousin is all grown up and getting married.