I was going through some personal papers today and came across a letter from my Dad's aunt Susie. The last time I saw her and my cousin Kathy was over 23 years ago in Richmondville, NY. I decided to call the campgrounds they stay at during the summer.
I got a call back from my cousin Kathy and we had a wonderful conversation!!!! She and I are SO much alike. We both share a passion for animals, and animal rescue. We were on the phone for over an hour.
I spoke with my great aunt as well and we're making plans for me to take a bus up to the campground for a long weekend towards the end of the summer.
That phone call put me in such an awesome mood. I still have relatives from my Dad's side of the family that I plan on keeping in touch with.
On the funny side...23 years ago, I took a trip out there. I visited my uncle Henry and aunt Elvie in their farm house on Ploss Road. I told my Dad that the sign was coming back with me. He was annoyed but didn't say much. Kathy and I waited till dark and went to Ploss Road (yes, there is a road in Richmondville named after my family) and I took the sign back with me. I, to this day, still have it and proudly display it in my apartment.. Kathy was my lookout. When Kathy called me, she started the the conversation with, "This is your partner in crime." I can't get the smile off my face. I want to shed tears of happiness, but my anti-depressant won't let me. That's okay too.
So, I am back in touch with my Dad's side of the family and am ecstatic!!!!!
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