30 July 2025 - Emotion triggers

In 1966, your paternal grandad left his comfort zone, his family, and his homeland.

He did so in search of a better life.

For himself, his siblings and his family are large.


He sailed from Egypt.

Before setting sail, he sent his eldest brother and the family back home a postcard.


Yesterday, he found that postcard.


His mother, one of your great-grandmothers, had hidden it away for memories sake; in a book that your grandad had back in the army days.



The joy I woke up today.

Joy still asleep.


A lesson to AK.

A lesson in drinking water using a teaspoon.


Captured whilst focusing; positively.


A Happy Birthday call to Uncle Louie (Elias).

You met George and John's brother on the recent trip to Oz.


Fresh fresh range farmer's market eggs.


Back at home and at play.


Berry picking. At home.


One of the local playgrounds.


Before sleep-time.


💕💕💕

Omran Matar 

Dad

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