Dear Uncle Lincoln

I took these photos during our time together with Maya after Grandma died in 2011. You never got to see them.

They are a tribute to your memory and all that you have and will enable me to do with my music, writing and aid work.

Where there is will there is life and I will continue.

Thank you.

Melinda

The loyal but bored Jet looks on as Uncle Lincoln rats through the old panel van.
Miniature cathedral built by Richard A. Ward in 1968
The old pig sty at ‘Raleigh’ Oakwood
The old Bedford Truck at ‘Raleigh’ Oakwood.
Uncle Lincoln going through the old panel van looking for old bottles for Maya.
All of them are gone, even the ute.

(c) 2015 Mel Irvine

5 responses to “Dear Uncle Lincoln”

  1. pearlz Avatar
    pearlz

    I especially love the photographs of him with the dog. Precious memories, some to inspire more writing for you methinks.

    1. mel irvine Avatar
      mel irvine

      Uncle Lincoln loved those dogs so much. He was a simple, yet inspiring person.

      June I am sure you will read more about him too; in fact i have just finished writing a song about him just yesterday.

      1. pearlz Avatar
        pearlz

        Oh that will be wonderful.

  2. maya Avatar
    maya

    Made me cry! Thank you so much for sharing this… want to print it out and put it on my wall for always.

    1. mel irvine Avatar
      mel irvine

      I knew you would love it. I found those photos a few weeks ago and have been saving this post for settlement day. today.

      i love you.

      mel xx