JaBbA's Hut

Growing up in the early 70's, we had no family in Cleveland, so my parents got us involved with an "Extended Family" - a group of families, single people, and empty nesters from our Church. 30 years later, I bring my kids to see the people from the Extended Family. The "Adults" were like my Aunts and Uncles. The kids, my cousins. It's an amazing experience to build community like that.

Unfortunately, with family always comes sadness, too. One of my favorite "Aunts" passed away this week.

So here's remembering Melva. One of the nicest, most interesting people I ever had the pleasure of knowing.

The Painting is from the Bay Village Library Show.