Of Lois and Henry and the River they shared

Summers in Perquimans County were always fun. The air was clean, the food fresh, the people genuine and the experience unique.

 

Often we would have extended stays on my Grandmother’s farm. My mother and my aunts would help clean and maintain while us kids would help a little and play a lot. We always looked forward to the coveted invitation to my aunt Lois and uncle Henry’s home on a Saturday evening. We would clean up after a hot sweltering day on the farm and drive over to their house on the edge of the river. We would walk own the sloping back yard to the wooden dock. With the river lapping against the bulkhead, we would board their pontoon houseboat and head out on a river cruise. Out on the water, a welcome calmness would soon set in and the summer coolness would erase the toil of the day. Uncle Henry would steer us around the edges of the river dodging the cypress knees and stumps. Eventually we would pick out a quiet cove and anchor in. As the sun dipped lower, out would come the summer food – real southern fare. Fried chicken and homemade potato salad, cool moist tomato sandwiches (yes, on white bread), fruit, fresh from the garden vegetables and gallons of sweet tea. Stories of yesteryear would fill the air as would laughter and vocalized memories of time and people past. The sun would drop below the horizon and the dark would rise. Time to pull up the anchor and motor in. The end of a good night.

 

Today, we lost Uncle Henry. He has gone to meet Aunt Lois and together they will sleep with the angels. For me, I cherish the memories of the sweet times and of my aunt and uncle.

Comments

[Rlbowden]

What a great tribute to them. Blessings on your family.

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Jim congratulations on your beautiful new website, and your lovely story of your Aunt and Uncle.....you have a true gift of words, and storytelling..... I hope you will post more images, and share your story behind their portrait, so we can all learn more about you, and your gifts.
Cordially,
Carol

[sue rakes]

Wow Jim, I love your tribute and sharing of such a great memory. And I thought your storytelling was only through images, ha! I hope to read more stories. Be well friend, Sue