I've realized in these postings are taking a sentimental twist. Today's (actually, it truly is Sunday) picture is highlighting some artifacts I have at my house. My husband comes from an illustrious family. His great grandfather, Frederick T. Gates, handled all of Rockefeller's philanthropy and was responsible for getting the University of Chicago on its feet. At Thanksgiving, my husband's aunt brought a wooden case filled with coins and medals. She married into the family. Bill's uncle passed away a year ago, and our adopted aunt is now cleaning up many years of family artifacts. While she honors them, she wants those of us close to the family roots to have these precious things. We have become the repository of all things "Gates." I am proud to be the custodian.
This picture is a sample of the medals that reside in a beautiful wooden box our dear aunt Yvonne brought to us. You will see more of the coins and medals in the future. I love the colors and shapes. Many of them come from other countries. We have no idea where they came from or to whom they belonged. We just know that they are part of the Gates family legacy. There is definitely a research project here. Look at the sheen of the ribbons. Look at the variation of the star shapes. Look at the beautiful colors.
This picture is a sample of the medals that reside in a beautiful wooden box our dear aunt Yvonne brought to us. You will see more of the coins and medals in the future. I love the colors and shapes. Many of them come from other countries. We have no idea where they came from or to whom they belonged. We just know that they are part of the Gates family legacy. There is definitely a research project here. Look at the sheen of the ribbons. Look at the variation of the star shapes. Look at the beautiful colors.
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