(August 25, 2018 at 8:15 am)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: One of my cousins is working on a collection of songs she used to sing, many taught to her by the 1st gen., songs they learned in Ireland in the 1800s. She also used to sing incredibly obscene songs she learned while working as a munitions worker in WWII.
One of the most haunting conversations I had, was with my late mother's roommate in the long term care nursing home. Her roommate was a survivor of Poland in WW2. It wasn't a long conversation, nor was she offended by me asking, but I could tell by the look on her face alone, that she had seen things no sane person would want to see. To have the courage to survive such was amazing to see. I do remember her one quote, "They treated us like animals."
But she did express her thanks for the allies and the outcome. And just based on her children coming to visit her, I could see that she not only survived, but lived a very good life since.
I love old people just knowing that they were around to see history that I was not around to see. And I love the stories of courage too.
I can only guess the stories your Granny has passed down to you. You certainly are lucky to have had her in your life.
