The first weekend of May my husband, son, Mom and myself headed over to Illinois to drop off my Dad's headstone. Took us a year but we got it done. So sweet he wanted Jerry loved Sally(Mom and Dad) on the bronze plaque. We headed to St. Louis Friday and stayed at the Hyatt Union Station, it is a gorgeous hotel. On Saturday we headed to Litchfield and Honey Bend Illinois. We had a wonderful cookout with my cousins. My cousin Sheri is always giving me great family treasures. Amongst the many treasures she gave me this poem my great grand dad wrote. This is nothing rare since we have tons he printed at his printing press. She said turn it over when you are done.
He was always trying to get his poems published. While it was not published he got a response from Robert Frost. So neat!!
Hyatt at Union Station
How neat is that? And I love your new banner...so pretty.
C
Posted by: Cindy | May 24, 2008 at 11:17 PM
The note from Robert Frost is so cool! That is a great keepsake.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | May 25, 2008 at 04:21 PM
What sweet words your Dad wanted.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | May 25, 2008 at 05:30 PM
that note from Robert Frost is very cool:)
your dad sounds like he was a true romantic, i love that he wanted those words on his plaque...
Posted by: Lori | May 25, 2008 at 06:23 PM
what an awesome tribute to your mom and dads love. It totally made a lump in my throat! Lucky family, indeed!
Robert frost, who knew, huh? Thats so cool bristol!
Lotsa xoxoxos
Lisa
coastal nest
Posted by: Lisa | May 27, 2008 at 12:29 AM
So very romantic about your
Dad's headstone-your mom must miss him very much-but what a blessing!
Thanks so much for the visit and congratulations on my new grandbaby.
Those Kentucky hats are just *too* cute!
Have a great day!
Rene'
Posted by: miss gracies house | May 27, 2008 at 11:59 AM
So very romantic about your
Dad's headstone-your mom must miss him very much-but what a blessing!
Thanks so much for the visit and congratulations on my new grandbaby.
Those Kentucky hats are just *too* cute!
Have a great day!
Rene'
Posted by: miss gracies house | May 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM
So very romantic about your
Dad's headstone-your mom must miss him very much-but what a blessing!
Thanks so much for the visit and congratulations on my new grandbaby.
Those Kentucky hats are just *too* cute!
Have a great day!
Rene'
Posted by: miss gracies house | May 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM
What a thrilling repsonse to have gotten! There is nothing more wonderful than our family history!
I'm glad we are kindred spirits!
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy ~ Fete et Fleur | May 28, 2008 at 05:11 PM
Sorry to hear about your Dad. We are just outside of St. Louis. I have not been to Union Station forever. Your Dad sounds like a real sweetheart.
Posted by: Joy | May 29, 2008 at 07:58 PM
I love Robert Frost. What a special find...So lovely.
xoxo
Dollybelle
Posted by: christine rose elle | May 30, 2008 at 05:53 PM
What a sweet blog you have. I think what your dad wanted on his headstone is so tender and beautiful. I lost my dad last summer also, so I understand your feelings.
The poem by your grandfather with the response from Robert Frost is a treasure indeed!
Your shop is adorable!
Have a marvelous weekend!
hugs~dale
Posted by: dale | May 31, 2008 at 08:46 AM