The National Monument to the Forefathers

The National Monument to the Forefathers

 

      Mom and I were talking today and she was telling me about The National Monument to the Forefathers, once called the Pilgrim Monument, which honored the Mayflower Pilgrims and to commemorate the Mayflower Pilgrims’ first landing in the New World in Provincetown, in November 1620. She asked me if I had seen Kirk Cameron new film, Monumental. She went on to ask me if I had ever been taught about the Monument in school and I said, “No, never heard of it.”  After our conversation I wondered why not?  I have been around the United States, and have personally seen many monuments that our country celebrates as part of our heritage, so why not this one.  My Mom’s expressed curiosity prompted me to Google it.  As a Believer in Jesus, and his word, The Holy Bible, I was thrilled to run on this piece of history. 

The National Monument to the Forefathers

 

      Mom and I were talking today and she was telling me about The National Monument to the Forefathers, once called the Pilgrim Monument, which honored the Mayflower Pilgrims and to commemorate the Mayflower Pilgrims’ first landing in the New World in Provincetown, in November 1620. She asked me if I had seen Kirk Cameron new film, Monumental. She went on to ask me if I had ever been taught about the Monument in school and I said, “No, never heard of it.”  After our conversation I wondered why not?  I have been around the United States, and have personally seen many monuments that our country celebrates as part of our heritage, so why not this one.  My Mom’s expressed curiosity prompted me to Google it.  As a Believer in Jesus, and his word, The Holy Bible, I was thrilled to run on this piece of history. 

Fairies, Thimbles, and Paper Hats

Look in Mom's eyes, you will see her joy of play.

Every mother has a memory of something her child said that will stick with her through time.  My mom has shared one of those kinds of memories many times in family gatherings about me.  She said I would often say, “Let’s ‘tend.”  So as you can already pick up, pretending for me came natural.  (However, that character trait didn’t always bring about good memories for my siblings, hehehe…later). 

Look in Mom's eyes, you will see her joy of play.

Every mother has a memory of something her child said that will stick with her through time.  My mom has shared one of those kinds of memories many times in family gatherings about me.  She said I would often say, “Let’s ‘tend.”  So as you can already pick up, pretending for me came natural.  (However, that character trait didn’t always bring about good memories for my siblings, hehehe…later). 

A Christmas With Ma'mee

If you look close you can see that her brooch is a picture of Pa'pee.

There was a lighted wreath hanging on the door adorned with colorful lights that marked the birth of Grandma’s Savoir.  It was our last stop on our Christmas journey.  We had left Camden County to drive to Dade to be with family, then on to Dallas to visit Grandma who just turned 97 on the 23^rd of December.  I was eager to see her again.  Nothing sweeter than being “liked minded” with someone who is 97 and better yet if that person is someone you treasure. 

If you look close you can see that her brooch is a picture of Pa'pee.

There was a lighted wreath hanging on the door adorned with colorful lights that marked the birth of Grandma’s Savoir.  It was our last stop on our Christmas journey.  We had left Camden County to drive to Dade to be with family, then on to Dallas to visit Grandma who just turned 97 on the 23^rd of December.  I was eager to see her again.  Nothing sweeter than being “liked minded” with someone who is 97 and better yet if that person is someone you treasure. 

Fried Chicken Backs and Feet

Granny feeding her chickens.

Mom and I were talking today about the way things were. She was born in 1941 and raised in Sylvania, Mo. a rural community in Dade County. The conversation started around unknown sacrifices a mother makes for her children and how the children often don't find out about those sacrifices until they have children of their own or have grown old with wisdom.

Granny feeding her chickens.

Mom and I were talking today about the way things were. She was born in 1941 and raised in Sylvania, Mo. a rural community in Dade County. The conversation started around unknown sacrifices a mother makes for her children and how the children often don't find out about those sacrifices until they have children of their own or have grown old with wisdom.

A Butterfly Quilt and Memories

I interviewed Marie on May 4th, 2006.  I wanted to meet someone who could tell me more about the life along the Niangua River for a book that I was working on.  The historical society in Buffalo told me that Maire would love to share information with me.  When I contacted her she said, "come on over".  I did with a small tape recorder in hand.  When I arrived at her home she meet me at the door and invited me in.  She was working on a quilt made with hankies she had recieved in a hankie exchange during WWII. I went home later and tried to the best of my weak abilities to capture that conversation exactly as she spoke...

I interviewed Marie on May 4th, 2006.  I wanted to meet someone who could tell me more about the life along the Niangua River for a book that I was working on.  The historical society in Buffalo told me that Maire would love to share information with me.  When I contacted her she said, "come on over".  I did with a small tape recorder in hand.  When I arrived at her home she meet me at the door and invited me in.  She was working on a quilt made with hankies she had recieved in a hankie exchange during WWII. I went home later and tried to the best of my weak abilities to capture that conversation exactly as she spoke...

A Father's Determination

My Dad as a little boy.

My Dad doesnt' usually talk about when he was a kid

My Dad as a little boy.

My Dad doesnt' usually talk about when he was a kid