The Legacy Lives on...

As some of you know and some who don't, I have been planning on making a book about Nena and Ben's life together and even before they met. In this process I have been gathering photos, letters, and recording some stories. My goal was to meet with all of the siblings Anita, Barbara, Vicki, Diana and Darrell to get first hand stories of personal experiences they had and remembered. This was about 6 years ago. I never seemed to find the time. This past year I thought about this blog. It would be a simple step, and less expensive, to gather stories and hear comments on what you know. I have found some old photos in my dad's storage area, and had gathered some photos when I visited Diana a few years ago. I am not aware of who is in some of the photos, some information I was only able to get by looking at the photo date or writings on the back of the photo.
I would love to keep this legacy going and gather as much information as possible. If you have any information to add to the photo, or even better, a story that goes with the photo I would be delighted!
I will post up a picture a day until I run out of pictures. I know I only have a small amount of what photos are out there. I am hoping that one of these days we can have all of the family photos posted and stories we can share with all of our future generations.
If the computer is too intimidating for you to type a story or comment you are more than welcome to contact me by phone or writing:
Brittany (Haskins) Kilpatrick
13201 B Saxby Ct.
Austin, TX 78729
or
512-638-5868
Also, If you happen to have some photos already scanned or documents already on your computer I would be more than happy to send a blank cd so I could add those to the blog and my collection for the book, which I will eventually make one of these days.
Enjoy!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Nena Jewel (Casper) Haskins

She really is beautiful isn't she? The colors in this photo are so classic, they really make her personality shine.
I am unsure how old Nena is in this picture.
This is Nena in her early twenties. She has such a great smile.
This photo was taken in Oklahoma some time between 1944-1945
September 1967, I believe this was taken at Ben's construction site.
I am not sure when this photo was taken, my guess is the late 1970's to mid 1980's
Taken in 1991, this is the Grandma Nena I remember so clear. A great joy in her soul and love for everyone. With a smile so bright she kept it her entire life.
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  1. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    Man I miss her... She was awesome and so are you for putting this stuff up. I love it. Grandpa Ben looks so different then Dad!!!


    xoxoox
    Jen

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