Memento
This is my great grandfather Frederick Wilhelm Gustav Engel. This is one of my favorite photos of Grandpa Gus. There is something so familiar about him. Is it just because we belong to each other? The pocket watch was handed down oldest son to oldest son. When my uncle died my cousins gave it to my Dad who turned around and gave it to me. It took me almost two years to figure out what to do with the watch. But with the help of my hubby making this custom shadow box I have the perfect place for this family memento. I love being the "keeper" of my family history. Genealogy is what I LOVE to do. I always say "If this paid better this is all I would do." Edit: I had thought about cleaning and shining the watch but then started to think about all of the people who had touched it over time. Gus and probably my great grandmother Mary. Their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. As well as great, great gr...