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From top to bottom-1. two tractors, one with a cow the second with a man looking from a small window.(a greeting for Rosh Hashana 2014 by my grandson to his younger brother).2.2 of my grandmother's paintings.( she was born 114 years ago. those paintings are older than me).
3.My father's memories from his serving in the British Army. 
Interesting that your grandmother's painting is quite similar to many in my parents house, most of them oil on wood. A reflection of the style of the time in Germany I suppose. The pencil sketch looks very much like my own grandmother as a teenager, and not unlike others of my own mother. Curiously also my grandmother and mother are both from Leipzig.
ReplyDeleteMine also are from Leipzig. The pencil picture is my mother when she was 14.
ReplyDeleteYes, I saw your grandmother's sewing diploma and noticed it was awarded from a school in Leipzig. That is why I mentioned it. Mom was born in Leipzig but spent all of her early years during the war in Lissingen. After the war they were able to go back to Venezuela where I am originally from. Like you I grew up hearing German so I can understand a fair bit of it but am not really able to speak it.
DeleteIt is amazing parallel life stories.
ReplyDeleteYou have some wonderful family treasures.
ReplyDeleteI admit I did not know there was a Jewish Brigade in the British Army, and when I commented to 'Other Half' he did know.
I think there is a book in you Yael about your grandmother ... there must be many who have a similar, but different, tale to tell, and to document your story for your grandchildren would ensure it becomes more than just an oral history.
There is much more about my family. but I think each family has it's little- big stories to tell, My other grandmother who was a dentist was also in the jewish brigad, they served for 4 years in the army and had been all over Europe.
ReplyDeleteI have my grandsons drawings all over the place..... love them!
ReplyDeleteI remember your grandson's map. It was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI think the tractor drawings are from when your grandson was watching the road builders the other day. I especially like your grandmother's painting.
ReplyDeleteIt was his brother that was drawing for him the tractor ( the big brother is almost 6).
ReplyDeleteWonderful things to look at and treasure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious heritage you have in your grandmother's art work. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe uniform patches from your father's WWII service particularly in the Jewish Brigade Group must be so full of meaning beyond the experiences of one man. Again, so precious. A rich history in your family.