My sister, Dottie sent me another dispatch from South Africa. She's at a university there until early summer with a group of African Studies college students from Minnesota. Unlike me, Dottie is endlessly patient when taking photos. Knowing her, she waited in this hallway for a looong time waiting for this story to unfold. Here. Meet Estie & Jake.
Love these photos, she is so precious!
love, love, love…..
oh you just want to grab her and kiss her, she is so sweet, and jakes not bad either
tugging my heart strings and making me smile and cry all at the same time…all that is good is found here today.
So very very endearing…
XOXOrly
Jake looks like the kindest person imaginable. This is such a wonderful story – I love how he leaves all the attention on Estie.
So kind of you to share. I had tears in my eyes.
What a face on that child. I love how she is holding her shoe and looking up.
Amazing visual story. Thanks to your sister for her patience and for sharing.
Darling photos to start my Monday.
The eyes in the second to last picture….tell all
What a sweet story!! Thank you and Dottie for sharing this. So beautiful!!!
If only all people around this world could act like this together. The smiles and facial expressions are priceless. Thank you and your sister for sharing. Keep inspiring us…
No other words are needed for the photos. How wonderful that Dottie captured so much of this exchange. It reminds us of the preciousness of moments. Lucky everybody
Lovely photos from your sister. Kind.
On paintings below. I like the color, it’s unexpected. I’m inspired by what you are doing!
I’m always telling some story or another. Most times I don’t know what they are until the painting is done.
Wish my house was pulled down around me, feels more like falling down… (too much work/job this week)
What a joyous little face! Thanks for sharing