Friday, August 14, 2009

Remembering Aunt Altrea


Some 28 years ago or so when I needed someone to watch my children for the summer, after thinking through the available family, mommy suggested that I take them to Aunt Altrea. I didn't hesitate for one minute and before she could blink her eyes, there was Dawn and I toting Kendra and Keshida off to Altrea. Raymond Jr., Barry, Perry, Vanessa, Yolanda, all took time to play with their little cousins but it was Aunt Altrea who put the fear of God in them and I returned to pick up perfect little angels. At least they were for a while, I remember now that I'd threaten to take them back to her, especially Keshida if they didn't behalf. It worked for a while but both of them were forever endeared to Aunt Altrea, and so was I.

- Robne

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