Love Letters
After my parent’s death, my siblings and I went through the things stored in my parent’s attic. In an old black military trunk alongside my Dad’s Navy uniform were bundles of letters tied with ribbon. During the several months my Dad was out to sea my parents would keep in touch through letters.
When I saw these letters, to me they seemed sacred. These were private thoughts and wishes shared between two lovers.
Someday, I am sure we’ll get together to read these letters.
But, for a while, we’ll hold them dear.
For Centuries, correspondence bearing a familiar handwriting and perhaps perfumed with a signature fragrance were anticipated sending the receiver to a private corner to take in the words from the heart of another.
One of my favorite books is a compilation of love letters from Stonewall Jackson to his wife Anna. 'Beloved Bride', shows the tender side to a man known for his ‘iron will and stern self discipline’. Stonewall Jackson was a man of deep abiding faith in God and maintained tremendous integrity.
Despite being in the deep throes of war, Stonewall Jackson made time to write long, tender letters of his love and devotion to his wife, Anna.
This would be a lovely tea time read and a wonderful book to share with sons as an example of a strong, Christian husband.
I too have kept all the cards and letters my husband has given me over the years. They’re stored in boxes and tins in my wardrobe. Perhaps someday, my children will go through these letters and see the deep abiding faith in my husband and be comforted by the deep love we share for one another.
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| '43-2001 |
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| '39-1997 |
To Mom and Dad – I miss you very much.
To my Dearest, I thank God for you and love you deeply.
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Bella la storia dei tuoi genitori!Mi dispiace che sono scomparsi troppo presto!Bella coppia1Sicuro resteranno sempre stretti nel tuo cuore!Che bel post hai fatto cara Kathy!Buon San Valentino!Baci,Rosetta
ReplyDeleteOh Kathy Sweetie...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful share today. I love seeing the photos of your parents. What treasures these are. I am with you, for now the sacred letters need to be left as such. Perhaps one day, and then again maybe never. Just left between them, and something for you all to keep at hand, knowing it was written with their own hands. So priceless.
I love this write. It is romantic, elegant and has LOVE written all over it. Thank you for sharing sweetie. Many hugs and much love, Sherry
Kathy, what lovely photos of your loved ones! And how nice that you have cards and letters too.
ReplyDeleteI have every card I ever received from my hubby and my boys. I simply cannot part with them as they are all so beautiful and touching. I'm afraid that I'm very sentimental.
A lovely post! Wishing you and your love, a Happy Valentines Day.
Blessings,
Sandi
Oh what a sweet post.
ReplyDeleteThat's one thing the young lovers of today don't have...something to read and re-read and treasure for the generations to come.........
Email, text, Tweets, FB: nice, but no awards for tender tomorrows, that's for darned sure.
Lovely post. My parents are gone, too - I am a kindred spirit for you on that.
Hugs and HSVD!!
More than beautiful...
ReplyDeleteYour parents left this world too soon. I can only imagine how much you miss them.
Love to you~
Rebecca
You will hold those letter as beloved treasures more than ever as time goes by. God Bless you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. I think all this modern *stuff* .. internet and smart phones ... has come with a big price. I miss going to the post and finding a letter/note from a friend ... seeing the familiar handwriting. Such treasures you have from your parents and your husband. Happy Tea Day and Happy Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful post Kathy. Happy Valentine's Day to you and your beloved. Blessings, Pamela
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post! I have to haul out the old photos. I was jsut realizing, as our 38th anniversary is on Thurs. that I sent our wedding photos on to our kids last move 4 years ago and haven't gotten any out of the boxes since! A project, I think! Happy Valentine's Day and thank you for your lovely post!
ReplyDeleteRuth
Love letters are so romantic! What a sweet post. Very pretty Kathy! Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
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Hello Kathy
ReplyDeleteThis was a lovely post telling of your family love letters and of Stonewall Jackson's to his wife.
When I hear of post offices closing due to extremely low traffic of mail it makes me think our generation must try harder to convince young people of the importance of written cards and letters.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Judith
Hi: What a lovely tribute to your parent's love. I too have kept my husbands love letter to me. There is something so special about the written word. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day. Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteHello Kathy, your sentimental post has brought tears to my eyes. What a lovely tribute to your parents life and love.
ReplyDeleteThe book about Stonewall Jackson and his letters to his wife sounds so very interesting. Who knew such a historical figure from the war would be so. I would like to read this book myself. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Hugs,
Terri
Happy Valentine's Day!
Such a sweet tribute to your parents. This is a very pretty post. Thank you for hosting and have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious post today. I hope future generations don't miss out on the writing of love letters due to text-messaging and email. There is something wonderful about anticipating a letter being delivered to your mailbox, and physically holding it in your hand...unfolding it and reading it. They truly are something to be treasured.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this beautiful post today.
Hi Kathy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post in honor of Valentine's Day and a wonderful tribute to your parents. I'm so happy to be joining you for this special occasion. Happy Valentine's Day to you!
Kathy, What a beautiful and most lovely post. I have enjoyed visiting and thank you for sharing. Your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines Day.
~Clara
What a nice post I love the old pictures.
ReplyDeleteLove your post. Happy Valentines Day! Pat
ReplyDeleteDear Kathy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post. It has touched my heart and feel the beauty that is within you. Thank you for sharing.
Nancy
What a beautiful post. It is sad that writing letters may be a thing of the past with computers and iphones around.
ReplyDeleteIn fact the school where my Grandchildren go to only teach printing and not writing letters. Our Daugher has decided to teach them cursive writing herself.
This is such a beautiful Post! How wonderful it is to have those treasured letters from your parents. I can only imagine how much they mean to you! Hi, I am Loretta...welcome to my blog. I am so happy to have you here...I just know I will love visiting with you. Hope you have a delightful day!
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how incredibly inspiring! Happy Valentines Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful you found those letters, Kathy. I have over 200 love letters from between my grandmother and grandfather(who was from Canada), from before they were married. I understand how you felt they held almost a sacred value to them. With modern forms of communication and easy transportation, we rarely see people write love letter like they used to. So precious!!! Have a wonderful Valentines Day!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm also wanting to get a copy of that book!!! I have the movie about General Jackson with the actor on the cover of this book(Stephen Lang in Gods and Generals). I love the movie!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blog you have-I'm your newest follower-stop by for a visit!
ReplyDeleteKathy - Such a moving tribute to your parents. The pictures evoke such nostalgia as I think of my own - dad still here, mom gone on ahead . . .
ReplyDeleteSuch a treasure, your letters are. And the Beloved Bride book sounds fascinating! Thanks so much for sharing and hosting!
Joy!
Kathy
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteMy dad was in the Navy too and after my parents died 2001 and 2003. I found "the letters" saved over the 23 years my dad was in the Navy and out to sea. I too, have not been able to read them. They seem sacred to me too. Maybe someday, but not now.
Thank you for sharing about your special love letters.
Clara
Oh, Kathy, I don't know what it is about this post but it made me cry like a fool. I think it is how heartfelt it is..and how much you love/loved/areloved and how you expressed that generationally here. xo Diana
ReplyDeletesuch a moving post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post - and sweet tribute! I will have to look into that book. My husband likes reading American history and I often find related books to enjoy. This one looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy, I have had trouble posting comments on your blog the last few weeks, so hoping this will go through. I so enjoyed your post about the roses. This post is precious and I would love reading the book! Think spring, heh?
ReplyDeleteLinda
Kathy, this is a beautiful, heartfelt post. I keep cards and notes from my husband too, though they are few. We've never been apart, so the written word is not something we've done much of. I think we should put thoughts to paper more often. Something very powerful and special about the written word. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteIn their eagerness to live fully and too soon, our children's generation will lack these moments and these experiences.
ReplyDeleteI trust God that one day they'll stop and see that is the path to Imortality and decide to live their lives differently from what Society has been suggesting.
Wonderful and Lovely Homage to Love, Kathy. You are trully blessed for living all these moments with the warmth of memories and a Love that survives the distance.
Thank you,
Teresa