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{Brothers Serving the U.S.A.}

May 16, 2008


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:

Brothers Serving the U.S.A.

I hope my Dad is smiling down from heaven content to know the coat is safe! :)

Filed in: altered books, heritage • by Sugar Lump Studios • 13 Comments

About Sugar Lump Studios

I am a dabbler. I love to create using all sorts of mediums...pattern papers, stamping, fabric, assemblage, collage, altered art, a never ending smattering of whatever strikes my fancy in whimsical moments. I find creating allows my soul to be fulfilled and love to spend hours in the studio.

Comments

  1. Mimi

    May 16, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    Awesome! Congratulations!

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  2. tchou

    May 17, 2008 at 2:14 am

    Congratulations Nancy!!!

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  3. purplepaint

    May 17, 2008 at 6:14 pm

    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

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  4. Altered Route

    May 17, 2008 at 10:24 pm

    What a wonderful submission to have in Somerset!
    Congratulations!
    Connie

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  5. inventivesoul

    May 18, 2008 at 1:05 am

    ~*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

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  6. Sanja

    May 18, 2008 at 3:06 am

    Congratulations Nancy!!!

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  7. Jacqueline

    May 18, 2008 at 4:39 am

    Such wonderful work and congrats to you Nancy!!

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  8. Andi (RrlScrapGal)

    May 18, 2008 at 7:31 am

    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.

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  9. Beverly

    May 18, 2008 at 1:13 pm

    Nancy, I know your father smiles down on you at all times. You are such a good daughter.

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  10. Jann

    May 18, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    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

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  11. Heather Robinson

    May 20, 2008 at 5:46 am

    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.

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  12. Karen Owen

    May 20, 2008 at 8:29 am

    What a loving, beautiful tribute to your dad and his brothers. Congratulations on being published in Memories – a well-deserved honor.

    karen

    Reply
  13. paru's_circle

    May 24, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    congrats on being published!

    Reply

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