My father was stationed in Germany during the Korean conflict. It is the hope of any soldier who is stationed far from home to be able to be back in the arms of loved ones. One can only imagine how this hope and yearning is particularly heightened during holidays.
I don’t know that my father is writing to my mother, but it would be nice to imagine. “Hoping all is well. Hoping to see you soon.”
My father was overseas when my mother was expecting my oldest brother. An expectant mother…full of hopes for her child…and full of hope for her loved one to return safely.
Parents hoping for the safe return of their son.
*Thank-you to all the men and women serving our country, with hopes for your safe return.*
- Best wishes from the wife of a retired sky watcher.
Jan 27, 2012 @ 22:00:31
Family history is always so fascinating and touching. The pictures look so old until I realized your father was in Germany at the same time as my husband! We weren’t married then and had not even met until he came home. Your blog is lovely, warm and touching.
Jan 28, 2012 @ 08:27:14
Thanks for your comments, Dor! The more I blog the more I find others may have some common element to my stories. In so many ways we’re all connected. Yes, the pictures may be old…but not that old! LOL Thanks for sharing!
Jan 28, 2012 @ 01:20:16
a touching post – thank you for sharing this story
Jan 28, 2012 @ 08:21:27
Thanks, Kris. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Jan 28, 2012 @ 03:20:44
I just old and new black and white, give character to many pictures and it certainly works here, I might just blog some of mine, nice idea..;)
Jan 28, 2012 @ 08:40:11
Thanks, Gerry! I’ve enjoyed going through a rather vast library of family photos. They’re preserved because my father has taken the time to preserve all of this! I’ll look forward to future posts of yours!
Jan 28, 2012 @ 03:58:14
poignant …. hope is made of this
Jan 28, 2012 @ 08:48:15
Thanks for your comment, Dadirri!
Jan 28, 2012 @ 07:38:22
Great shots for the theme! Lovely story.
Jan 28, 2012 @ 08:51:25
Hello Livvy. Thank-you so much for your comment and for stopping by my blog!
Jan 28, 2012 @ 09:12:42
My dad was in the South Pacific in the previous war. No matter how faded the pictures, the war itself never left his conscience. He forbade any of us to enlist.
Jan 28, 2012 @ 12:58:09
Meg, thank-you. I also know of others where the memories would not fade. I appreciate you comment and viewpoint.
Jan 28, 2012 @ 09:52:29
Touching photo comentary.
~Anne
Jan 28, 2012 @ 12:58:47
Thank-you very much, Anne.
Jan 28, 2012 @ 11:08:47
Great entry! A moment lasts all of a second, but the memory lives on forever
Jan 28, 2012 @ 13:13:04
Thanks, LonelyTravelog! I just took a look at you posts and I can see that you probably have a lot of great memories, too, from all your travels!
Jan 28, 2012 @ 18:13:03
Cathy,
Thank you for visiting my “punny” photoblog and leaving a “like.” I see that your blog is positive and family oriented. The pictures remind me of the ones in my mom’s old photo albums. (She was one of 13 children, and I was one of 48 first cousins on that side of the family alone!)
John: TheDailyGraff.com
Jan 28, 2012 @ 18:54:50
Hi J. A. – I do enjoy puns! Interestingly enough, due to my dad’s diligence, the photo albums are now electronic. My family has definitely benefited from all his work in getting the family libray on-line! Thanks!
Jan 28, 2012 @ 20:47:51
Great entry for this week theme
Jan 28, 2012 @ 21:15:46
Thanks, Jake! So glad you enjoyed it!
Jan 28, 2012 @ 23:12:59
thank you athy for sharing these thoughts
Jan 29, 2012 @ 02:37:38
My Dad told me that when he was stationed in England, he befriended an English man in the area. His family invited my Dad and some other Yanks to their home for Christmas. This was early ’50s, and England ( and Europe) were still recovering from WWII. So my Dad and his Air Force buddies went to their military store and bought meat and some other “comestibles” to take with them to their friend’s home.
Dad said that when their hostess, the mother of their friend, opened the packages and she started to cry. They had not seen meat in that quantity or any of the other treats in years, at least since before the war.
Hope is a funny thing. We hope that our soldiers will be welcomed or at least well-treated. We hope that we welcome others into our homes, and we hope that we help those who need it most. But hope is as easy to give as it is to wish for…it is one of the easiest things to give and to recieve.
Jan 29, 2012 @ 08:44:34
Ann, I just saw you email address and realized who it is that’s posting this reply! So good to hear from you! There are so many stories that our parents and others have to tell. The vignette that you share is very touching, and so affirming. Thanks for sharing!
Jan 29, 2012 @ 16:08:10
Hey Cathy, I ried to log onto your blog, and I had to enroll to do so. Unexpectedly, I found myself with a blog space. Interesting….I wouldn’t have done this on my own, but I find myself thinking about what to write. Thank you for the opportunity. You have some great entries on your blog!
Jan 29, 2012 @ 17:05:24
Hi again! I didn’t realize you’d have to enroll. That being said, I’m really glad you did. When I think of all the gang growing up I always thought you were the best writer of the bunch! I’m looking forward to seeing what you post! Let me know when you get started so I can follow you blog!
Jan 29, 2012 @ 09:44:19
Hopes keeps us afloat.
Nice entry Cathy
Jan 29, 2012 @ 10:18:36
What a nice sentiment! Thanks, Amira!
Feb 02, 2012 @ 21:50:41
i absolutely love old family photos and the stories that go with them. What a wonderful representation of hope you shared…thank you!
Feb 04, 2012 @ 11:02:04
Hi Karen. Thanks for stopping by my blog! I’m glad you enjoy what I have to offer!
Feb 09, 2012 @ 03:02:13
Family photos such as these are a real treasure!
Feb 09, 2012 @ 19:34:51
Thanks, Piglet! I’m gratefule my dad created this library! So gald you enjoyed my post.