I had the delight of receiving my Somerset Memories June/July 2008 Issue in the mail yesterday. After a long hard week of helping my Mom pack and purge her household, it was a little ironic at the timing. Just the night before, while I was going through my Dad’s odds and ends in the tool cabinet, I came upon a plastic bag that was sealed. I opened it to find my Dad’s WWII Army jacket, the one that he was unable to find the last few years of his life. I wept like a child as my emotions were mixed with joy and sadness. I was joyful that his treasure was not misplaced after all, but saddened at the reminder he was no longer with us here on Earth and he did not know his jacket was among his precious tools.
The WWII book was made to document parts of my Dad and his brothers service days.
You may see more of the album in this previous blog thread here:
I hope my Dad is smiling down from heaven content to know the coat is safe! :)
Awesome! Congratulations!
Congratulations Nancy!!!
Nancy – this is a wonderful album! Congratulations! I'm sure your mom loves it and your dad is thrilled that you found his jacket, even if he no longer needs it. :) Marva
What a wonderful submission to have in Somerset!
Congratulations!
Connie
~*Nancy*~
The pictures look great and your work is beautiful!
Congrats on being published again.
You are really good at what you do!
This is great for the kids in the family.
Amber
Congratulations Nancy!!!
Such wonderful work and congrats to you Nancy!!
Wow Nancy!! First, a huge congrats to you on the publication… What a wonderful keepsake and art piece!
Now, onto your father's jacket… He was guiding you darling! I do believe he found it as well, and was right there with you!!!
What a great day.
Nancy, I know your father smiles down on you at all times. You are such a good daughter.
I can't wait to get this issue and see your work! This is a favorite magazine of mine, one that I buy every time it comes out. Oh, I'm so glad you found your dad's jacket–my mom still has my dad's Navy pea coat–he was a medic in the Navy during WWII–he passed away in 2004, and, like you, I miss my dad so very, very much–God Bless . . . ~Jann
There are so many reminders of our dear ones that we stumble upon after they are gone. So glad you found the jacket Nancy! You will treausre it and keep it safe. Congratulations on the article in Somerset Memories. It is such a moving tribute. Thanks for popping by my blog. I'm sorry I don't get to visit yours as much as I'd like but I think of you often.
What a loving, beautiful tribute to your dad and his brothers. Congratulations on being published in Memories – a well-deserved honor.
karen
congrats on being published!