12/04/2008

Family History a real treasure

William Rowan (Bill) and Ella Phoebe May Rowan We had the opportunity to visit Michael’s distant cousins from the Rowan line, Diane and Bill Walker, who live near Sydney. They gave Michael the best present ever, a picture of his grandmother, Ella Phoebe May Rowan, when she was young. She is standing next to her brother Bill. They were very close and lived around Melbourne but then she moved to Perth where she met and married Michael Flynn (whom Michael is named after). Before coming to Australia Michael had never seen a young picture of his grandmother. This is a real treasure. Thank-you to cousins Violet, Lou, Lesley, Lorraine, Diane & Bill. The blessings of serving a mission come in many ways.

2 comments:

MarJean and Rich said...

It's great to read your blog and get caught up on what you have been doing, and where you are living. We had a home evening party last night, and everyone came here for dinner. It was really enjoyable. I brought up your blog site so that everyone could see some of your posts. You are missed, but we are all so greatful that you are doing well, and helping the Lord's work move forward.

MarJean & Rich

Carolyn Flynn said...

We sure have a beautiful great grandma! What a treasure to have a copy of that photo. Enjoy reading all of your wonderful adventures.

See you next Christmas!

Carolyn