This photo represents 5 generations of my family. The older lady holding the baby is Betty Wilson, her daughter is in the orange Virginia Browne, her son is Jeff Kinder, and then I am the daughter of Jeff and my name is Samantha Matthews. I just recently had my daughter on July 24. Her name is Nyla Matthews. I have asked multiple people about how many living generations tthey have in their families and have yet to hear them say 5. My great grandma Betty is still very healthy and is enjoying her great great granddaughter! Even though her Alzheimer's makes it hard to remember her family, the delight she had holding such a new life is forever engraved in my brain. I hope that you all can take the time to cherish this rare occurrence!
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