We have always called my mom’s friend Zena, Aunt Zena.
This photo of my mom and Aunt Zena was taken in Tehran, Iran in the 1940’s. In the late 1940’s our families immigrated to the United States.
These immigrant families got together often in the 1950’s in the Los Angeles area. My mom upper left next to Aunt Zena, Mrs. Hamzieff, my aunt Nina, my aunt Anna, Mrs. Katkov and Mrs. Titov. I’m not even going to try to explain the fact that all but one of these ladies are sister-in-laws to one or more of each other. There was also a photo taken of the “guys” on this occasion. I’m wondering why there are so many more guys than gals…
This photo of my “Aunt” Zena and my mom was taken in 2007.
Aunt Zena’s daughter Tamara, who we called Timi, is in Seattle visiting her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. We connected via email and planned to meet for coffee on Thursday morning. Timi came with her daughter Tamara and Katie came with me for our coffee date.
Tamara, Tamara (Timi), Ellen, and Katie.
So much history and good memories between our families. We had a lot to talk about and the time flew by quickly. Thank you, Timi, for contacting me and making time to meet.
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. I John 4:7 (ESV)
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
How very nice to have gotten together…
How wonderful that the friendship continues into the next generations!
Hi Ellen! What a sweet meet up. I really like that picture of the guys and seeing how they are dressed up so smartly.
This kind of love and connection is such a blessing. I just love the photos…
Generational friendships like this cannot be taken for granted. I scrolled back and forth to check out your mom and aunt Zena as they grew older, wiser and still beautiful. So nice you could meet up with the Tamara and the next generation of daughters.
What a wonderful connection to the past! Those vintage pictures are priceless!
What a wonderful memory you captured! I adore the old images. My kids call my best friend Auntie too.
I also wanted to thank you for your kind comments and friendship. You are a treasure. Have a blessed week!
So very special…
I can imagine how happy those two original friends would be to know that their daughters and granddaughters maintained the family connection.