August 10, 1947
Charleston IL United Methodist Church
the day my Mom and Dad were married
they did not take many pictures back then, they took 4
they look so happy, Dad so handsome in that suit and Mom looks beautiful in her gorgeous dress.
They met in at the local Ice Cream Shop
they went to different High Schools
Mom had only been back in Charleston 4 years from moving back from Detroit in 1939
But they should of known each other, their Fathers had the same Great Grandfather.
(Mom always said "don't tell people that!")
Dad was drafted into the Army be the time they graduated in 1943
This is what he wrote in my Mom's yearbook. It sums up what that generation had to face.
But he made it home safe and sound and she was waiting for him as he hoped
The time together was too short, but they were happy
their last Anniversary was their 30th
I hope that on this day they are holding each other in heaven
Love you Mom and Dad
16 comments:
Such a sweet and sentimental story. Love the photos!
Great old pictures, they really did look happy on their big day!
What beautiful pictures to remember your parents by! They were sooo happy! One thing for sure....you don't need a lot to be happy...just each other! It's sad they only had 30 yrs. together....my father passed away at 59, my parents shared 35 yrs together. Too short of time for people who loved each other dearly. Blessings and a wonderful week~~~Roxie
Oh Ann, that's really sweet. Thanks for sharing that with us. I see you in your mother. :)
Have a great week.
Gina
They do look so happy.
The 10th was my in-law's anniversary, too.
How precious, Ann! What a lovely couple they were. Loved hearing their sweet love story.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Ann,
Truly touching story of your parents wedding day and their courtship, dear friend!!!
Thank you for sharing!!!
Fondly,
Pat
A beautiful post in honor of your lovely parents! Everything was so much simpler in those days. I guess now they'll be together for eternity in heaven with the Lord. They were such a happy couple! Thanks for sharing sweet friend, I loved your post!
FABBY
Oh Ann, Such wonderful photos and sentiment! I really enjoyed this post, thanks so much for sharing their story with us. They were so cute together! :) Pam
What a love story. My parents married in '44 in a simple family only ceremony. They were married 46 years. It's wonderful to see our parents a young sweethearts. And now you created a beautiful memorial to them.
What a beautiful tribute to your beloved parents, Ann. I love the photos. They are clearly brimming with happiness.
xo
Claudia
Ann, I hope your parents are holding eachother too. What a sweet tribute to them. They did look happy and young. You make me miss my parents too. Blessings sweet Ann. xoxo,Susie
They do look very happy and in love. Very nicely written post. Blessings to you - Dawn @ We Call It Junkin
Very lovely post.
ahhhhhh this was so sweet to read
I love looking at someones old wedding pictures
Oh I love this post! So sweet, and the old photos are darling and romantic.
What a lovely legacy.
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