Recovered Heirlooms

We recovered two important heirlooms of the Rowlison family during our 2013 Reunion in Hastings. Bev Frerichs had found a woman's black suit that she believed had belonged to Rhoda Rowlison. So many of her old photographs showed her in a black outfit - the same one.

Rhoda's outfit today and in a photo of her at the Oakley home in Clay Center in 1923.

The second important recovered heirloom for the Rowilson family had been lost for 34 years and was found again just four months ago.

Dalena Pote Peterman, one-time known as Princess by the Rowlison family, back again in the family. She was the Spark of the reunion with a story  that didn't just touch us, it melted us. Whatta super surprise that by itself puts this weekend in the lead for the Best Reunion Ever.

Dalena was lost to the Rowlison family as a result of a dangerous family situation, part of a story of a type we hear much too often. After foster homes she found an adoptive family where her life changed for the better. Thanks to her question in a brave Facebook posting four months ago and Sierra's response just minutes later Dalena was reconnected with our family after 34 years. 

May this be another change for the better for our cousin Dalena.