tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post363771761483858707..comments2024-03-29T08:58:22.517-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: RememberingJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-25020760302850705852017-06-05T14:59:34.719-04:002017-06-05T14:59:34.719-04:00Great post. I've never heard it called Decora...Great post. I've never heard it called Decoration Day. I think Memorial Day is a little more appropriate, but it's nice to think of the decorations going up. Danielle L Zecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492742250595537348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-8501294417645145992017-06-02T12:58:37.035-04:002017-06-02T12:58:37.035-04:00What a story, Jeanie! Your father was sooooo hands...What a story, Jeanie! Your father was sooooo handsome and had such beautiful handwriting AND really knew how to write a letter that said something. Instead of the often seen: "Dear Mom and Dad, how are you? I am fine."Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-35224204252667675562017-06-01T22:34:27.900-04:002017-06-01T22:34:27.900-04:00Your dad was so handsome. And he had beautiful ha...Your dad was so handsome. And he had beautiful handwriting. What a gift to have these letters he wrote. My dad was in the Navy during Vietnam but not in active warfare. But it was tough to be away as my mom had their first child during his service. He missed the first 6 months of my brother's life. I can't imagine how hard it was for my mom to be alone. My dad wrote letters every day but my mom said we can never read them (they must have been a bit steamy!!!!!). I'm so grateful for all the sacrifices that the men and women in the armed forces have made!Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-54388869430046385702017-06-01T12:30:14.680-04:002017-06-01T12:30:14.680-04:00Your dad was quite handsome. His writing reminds ...Your dad was quite handsome. His writing reminds me of my mother's writing. Love, love his pictures and his fascination of course with the tea planter's daughter. What wonderful memories he shared with his family.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-79688019002915632642017-05-31T12:58:16.950-04:002017-05-31T12:58:16.950-04:00I have the deepest gratitude for all the many men ...I have the deepest gratitude for all the many men and women who gave up their creature comforts so that I could continue to have mine. What a wonderful legacy your dad left through his photos and letters. I don't think emails have the same lasting treasure for loved ones. Your dad surely had film star good looks but I know he must have also been a wonderful man to have raised you. Have a beautiful week full of sunshine. Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-55756989952951989142017-05-31T11:10:41.390-04:002017-05-31T11:10:41.390-04:00Love this post and the photos..what a HANDSOME man...Love this post and the photos..what a HANDSOME man..had to say:)<br />And the way he wrote..penmanship is not what it was.. don't tell me snail mail isn't valuable.<br />♥♥♥<br />You have so many great memories..on paper.<br /><br />Sent you 2 private emails and added as a contact..let me know:)La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-217046526352136712017-05-31T09:55:00.047-04:002017-05-31T09:55:00.047-04:00fascinating Jeanie, how wonderful to have those le...fascinating Jeanie, how wonderful to have those letters and photos,I can't imagine how scary that must have been. God bless all that serve to keep us safe and free!<br />Jennathepaintedapron.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956666284000629194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-14586158505858803912017-05-31T07:44:24.999-04:002017-05-31T07:44:24.999-04:00Wow, I love looking at old pictures. I especially ...Wow, I love looking at old pictures. I especially like the snake charmer picture. Also impressed with the handwriting. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922596724107742478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-65110788602531518012017-05-30T19:10:13.210-04:002017-05-30T19:10:13.210-04:00There is so much packed in this post. First of al...There is so much packed in this post. First of all, I was struck by your father's beautiful handwriting. Don't you love seeing the handwriting of those whom have left us. What treasures those handwritten letters are. Then, I was struck with how thoughtful he was to reassure his parents. He didn't just tell them news, he tried to make sure they didn't worry about things that were to come. <br /><br />I loved the photos of the times in India when he was there. Those too are a treasure.<br /><br />Then, there is that final photo of your father. What a handsome and intelligent and kind face he has. He exudes confidence in the way he looks at the camera and in his body language. <br /><br />Finally, I loved how you spoke of your high school boyfriend and of how the divide between you came to be. Those days divided many. I too hope someday we all will understand each other better. <br />Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-91494272937358814622017-05-30T19:00:41.677-04:002017-05-30T19:00:41.677-04:00great stories and photos! Thanks so much for shar...great stories and photos! Thanks so much for sharing!Silver in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12501467853392916885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-90645301174534730192017-05-30T17:45:19.767-04:002017-05-30T17:45:19.767-04:00Jeanie, I so enjoyed reading your thoughts and see...Jeanie, I so enjoyed reading your thoughts and seeing the photos. May we always remember those who have paid the price for our freedom. I was amazed at seeing the lovely handwriting of your Dad's and having those letters are a treasure...thanks for sharing such a heartwarming post!Pam Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155700433773658812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-11597872151408529262017-05-30T17:15:07.597-04:002017-05-30T17:15:07.597-04:00This is such a good post! I sure loved it, the let...This is such a good post! I sure loved it, the letters, the pictures, and the history. What nice handwriting in those letters too! Really interesting and important pieces of history you have there.BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-61428579726728851702017-05-30T12:42:48.290-04:002017-05-30T12:42:48.290-04:00Hello Jeanie, this is a very special post. I love ...Hello Jeanie, this is a very special post. I love the way you share your father's letters. I hope there was not too much tossing going on!!<br />Wren xLittle Wandering Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461692611319918593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-48104981005838182992017-05-30T09:56:53.602-04:002017-05-30T09:56:53.602-04:00War is just so horrific.
Thanks for sharing this w...War is just so horrific.<br />Thanks for sharing this with us, Jeanie. It was very insightful and well written.<br />HugsSandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-54553328132884999172017-05-30T09:44:25.733-04:002017-05-30T09:44:25.733-04:00Great post to honor those you know who served. We ...Great post to honor those you know who served. We sat out pics of family here for our BBQ to remembere those loved ones in our family who served. Have a good week Jeanie.....The French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-10712645579811475492017-05-30T09:39:32.844-04:002017-05-30T09:39:32.844-04:00FANTASTIC post! Thank you for sharing the letters....FANTASTIC post! Thank you for sharing the letters. My dad was Navy, 22 yrs. Thanks to all that have past for keeping our nation safe! Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211965720334593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-41462019156706837182017-05-30T02:06:48.833-04:002017-05-30T02:06:48.833-04:00It's wonderful that you have all those letters...It's wonderful that you have all those letters your very handsome Dad wrote and the pictures he took, Jeanie. His words were kind and his descriptions very so lively. These letters must have been comforting for your grandparents. Your Dad must have been an amazing guy.<br />xo JuliaJulia @ Vintage with Laceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099410450914344241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-15642662195844595572017-05-29T22:28:34.144-04:002017-05-29T22:28:34.144-04:00Every time you post one of these family chronicles...Every time you post one of these family chronicles, I'm envious again -- not in a bad way, but in a good, sort of poignant way. You're so blessed to have all these photos, and the correspondence. I have just enough to stir memories, but not nearly enough to answer all the questions!<br /><br />One of the interesting side notes here are the number of graves, monuments, and ceremonies related to the Civil War. In the historic Galveston cemeteries, Union and Confederate soldiers alike are honored, and there are some amazing stories involved.<br /><br />I hope your weekend was a good one -- and by the way, Dixie Rose is seeming better every day. You fuss over your adorable grandbaby, I fuss over my cat -- what a world!<br /><br /><br />shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-54016011762365553852017-05-29T21:38:39.624-04:002017-05-29T21:38:39.624-04:00Jeanie, what a post! I enjoyed your thoughts and t...Jeanie, what a post! I enjoyed your thoughts and the photos. Thank you for this.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-2916249258216758992017-05-29T19:33:43.040-04:002017-05-29T19:33:43.040-04:00What a lovely post about your father. He had beau...What a lovely post about your father. He had beautiful hand writing. I remember WW II as I was sent off to live with my Aunt in Virginia as mother and dad were working in a defense plant making B29's. I was at piano lessons when there was shouting in the streets that the war was over. The teacher excused me and I hurried home to my Aunties house to tell them the good news. I knew that my mother would soon be coming to take me back home and I was so excited. We lived in Cleveland Ohio and they had purchased a home in Euclid and I got a dog.<br /><br />Your father was a very handsome man and those poor people in India. I am sure it really was hard for him to see how poor they were.<br /><br />Have a great week.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />MaryMary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-14731567348156679422017-05-29T19:07:45.664-04:002017-05-29T19:07:45.664-04:00Priceless treasures that give a first hand glimpse...Priceless treasures that give a first hand glimpse into dark times. Thank you for sharing some of your father's personal journey. It is extremely important that we remember, honour and are grateful for those who have allowed us to have the liberties and lifestyle of today.Elizabeth at Eiffel Tellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11054977148823539576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-78598195523470788822017-05-29T19:03:54.394-04:002017-05-29T19:03:54.394-04:00What a heartfelt post, Jeanie. It must be very spe...What a heartfelt post, Jeanie. It must be very special to have these letters, to read them so many years later (beautiful handwriting, by the way!) and remember the person who wrote them.Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-71845842389053170972017-05-29T17:56:55.736-04:002017-05-29T17:56:55.736-04:00This is such a beautiful post full of love for you...This is such a beautiful post full of love for your Father and family. War has touched and continues to touch so many families. Thank you for sharing your Father's letters.Barbarahttp://fairmeadowplace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-54302656487288328792017-05-29T16:48:20.616-04:002017-05-29T16:48:20.616-04:00You are right dear Jeanie. To remember is how they...You are right dear Jeanie. To remember is how they are kept alive. We will be remembered as well, in the hearts of the children we either bore or taught. What a lovely man your father was....<br /><br />Live to be someone's fond memory dearest Jeanie!Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-66439639428179640602017-05-29T15:33:31.828-04:002017-05-29T15:33:31.828-04:00Jeanie thank you for sharing this with us. Your d...Jeanie thank you for sharing this with us. Your dad must have been a remarkable man. And his letters show so much sensitivity and kindness. May we always remember all the men and women out there who have fought for our country. Mary K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17696218067214163344noreply@blogger.com