Friday 24 May 2013

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A brother, A father, A Son, A Nephew. An Uncle.



From all of the reading I have done on the topic of happiness, the most common theme, if not the most important factor in our happiness is the number of quality relationships in our lives. Generations ago, such relationships were easy to come by. People were very likely to be surrounded by their extended family as they grew up.

These days, many families live far apart, and family reunions are few and far between, often non-existent, it seems. But everybody still wants to belong, and family ties are just as important as they ever were.

Uncles have a unique and important role to play in families. The uncle role is especially important for men who are unmarried and don’t have children of their own. Bachelor uncles can bring another varied influence into a child’s’ lives. It’s hard to describe, but “undomesticated masculine energy” is the closest I have heard this role being described as.


So this week’s post is dedicated to Uncle Ken. 


There are a few, Portrait a Week options out there. A lot involve taking a portrait of your children each week. Jodi over at Che and Fidel has inspired me to pick up my camera and turn the focus inward. Since I already take 100s of photos of my children each week, so I thought I would twist the idea a little. What I never seem to get is group shots, images of the family together, whether it is my two children, Tamika and Jarvis, or me with the kids, or shots of Justin and I. So I am going to challenge myself to get one image of "my family" per week.





12 comments:

  1. This is beaitiful. I'd love to hear more about what you've read on this subject! It sounds intriguing.

    Sar xx

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    1. Basically you can have a hundred 'friends/relationships yet if none are meaningful then emptiness will follow. However, even if it is only one or two meaningful/true relationships, mental and spiritually you will be stronger. Happiness follows

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  2. I love togetherness and family time. You're very right though, people always tend to move away, and nobody wants to be bothered with coordinating and planning a reunion. It's unfortunate (although with SOME relatives I'm sure it's a relief!)

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    1. Jarvis only sees Ken every few months. He hadn't seen him sine December so at first he was a bit wary, but by day two he was bossing him around and holding his hand like best friends. Justin, Jarvis and I would love for Ken to move to , the opposite of moving away!

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  3. ahhh love it, love those little baby legs...my favourite ever uncle was an uncle ken, sweet memories! just seen that you asked another ? on my blog about tilly. So sorry i didn't reply earlier but have now and thank you so much for asking, it is so touching xxxxx

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    1. Will pop over and read the answer now. I too love the little legs in contrast to his Dad and Uncle

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  4. Family is so important. My kids love their uncles.
    Thanks so much for dropping into Norfolk Exposure and for your kind, supportive comment. It meant so much to me x

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    1. Jarvis only has one Uncle, (I have two sisters) so I love seeing their interaction.

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  5. love, love, love. uncles are so very important. My boys adore all of theirs! xo

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    1. All? How many have they got? How lucky they are to have many

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  6. Aww! I love this. My daughter has 4 uncles (3 of whom are my brothers) but they are all back in the US. I love seeing them interact with her and so wish they could have a closer relationship. One day.

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    1. Three brothers. How lucky you are. The distance is not as great for Jarvis and his Uncle, but it would be good if he would move to Brisbane.

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