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Memories from Remembering Aunt Ann by Connie Lystad

                          A Memory from the 2019 Gallaway Reunion
                          Written for Anneliese Gallaway on her 95th birthday
                          by Connie Younts Lystad
                             
The dinner had already begun
The family was gathered there
We were laughing and enjoying each other
But there was an empty chair.

The matriarch of the family
Had not yet arrived on the scene
She is an elegant beauty and we love her
We couldn't start without the queen.

She came to us from Germany
Oh so many years ago
Adding a refinement to the family
She was Uncle's Winston's wife, you know!

And so we all remained seated 
Until we saw her come in the door
And then the whole family stood in honor
Of Aunt Anneliese, who we all adore!

She was 94 years old but you wouldn't know it
As she floated in with style and grace
The party was complete now and we all knew it
When we saw that adorable Aunt Ann smile on her beautiful face!


Happy 95th Birthday Aunt Ann


Love from your niece, Connie Younts Lystad