Hi everybody,
Well, this is one story that doesn't want to reveal all its secrets at once..!
A couple of days ago, I spoke at length with Rose's
grand
daughter (let's call her GD). We had a lovely long chat and she is really very, very happy (and grateful!) that we persisted in our search. She adored her grandparents and is very happy to share her memories of them.
What came out in our conversation, however, extends the story by another chapter. Some of you may remember that waaay back, someone found a (census?) reference (I really must go back through everything and find it again! Sorry...) which indicated that Rose & Victor might possibly have had another child in addition to their son.
Well...this is true! GD told me that her grandparents adopted a little girl (let's call her AD) - and that this lady is still alive! Not only that, but she remembers the time with the Germans and that she would love to talk to me about it! AD is also sure that she has photos from that time! But she is not sure at the mo where they are. She wants to look for them, though.
So sometime soon I will give her a call (I have all her details). I am really looking forward to the call! Just need to find the time - things have been a bit manic recently.
But just imagine...it could be that there are photos of Emil and/or Gustav from their time(s) in England! Fingers crossed!
Once I have spoken to AD, I'll let you know!
Best regards,
Karen