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August 27, 2021

Whoopee! Hurray!

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As I sort through the totes of family pictures and papers from my parents in search of perfect pictures to use for my mom’s upcoming Celebration of Life I am blessed to happen upon a lot of great items. My dad was a saver of interesting and important papers and with each paper or document uncovered I discover a little bit more about him and my mom.

My mom has scrapbooks and things of.interest but my dad saved letters and little pieces of things that were of importance to him. One was this little page out of what I think was his journal . While his handwriting is hard to read this is what I have been able to decipher.

Whoopee! Hurray! @!!!*! Whee! What happened? I don’t know — but Peggy is wearing my ring and I feel wonderful—probably as wonderful as she does. Came about after a good prayer meeting. Was raining so I volunteered to take her home. Sat in the car talking for it was raining hard. Was in a bad mood. Dashed to house. Talked and I happened to be explaining putting on of rings at a wedding. Demonstrating with my own ring. I showed the wrong way and the right way and then left it on her. We looked at each other –and we knew what we meant. Then questioning, answer “going steady”. Now a basis for rumors. Stayed too late. I don’t know whether it’s love, but I’m awfully happy —and about body and heart —Boom! I just exploded.

Walter Paul Brown

My mom’s middle name was Margaret and my Daddy called her Peggy at times. Is this not just about the sweetest thing you have ever read? I absolutely love that I have all of these wonderful things to look at and cherish. They may not mean anything to anyone else but they certainly speak to me.

Thanks for indulging me as I share some of these special things. I do this so I don’t forget the love that my parents had for one another. I am so blessed.

Hope today brings you a wonderful discovery that makes you smile. Don’t forget that I appreciate you reading and love you.

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  1. Darlene
    August 27, 2021 at 06:38 am

    If this isnt the best post of the day!! I just love it. What a great memory to cherish. So great that he saved it.

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  2. Virginia
    August 27, 2021 at 06:46 am

    You are on a treasure hunt!

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  3. Elaine Omann
    August 27, 2021 at 07:09 am

    Added some joy to my morning

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      August 27, 2021 at 07:17 am

      We need joy this morning.

      Reply
  4. Susi
    August 27, 2021 at 07:25 am

    This is the best thing ever. I could picture it as I was reading it. This is a treasure for sure. ❤️

    Reply
  5. Sandy Wall
    August 27, 2021 at 07:57 am

    That’s a wonderful discovery! Yes, I was picturing it as well. So sweet 💗!

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  6. jena c. henry
    August 27, 2021 at 08:29 am

    What a blessing! What comfort for you!

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  7. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    August 27, 2021 at 11:39 am

    Oh, my goodness, this is so so sweet. What a gift that your dad wrote, and then saved, this.

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  8. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    August 27, 2021 at 11:48 am

    Oh how I love real love stories. Thank you so much for letting us share your parents beautiful life story. It makes my day.

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  9. Mama's Empty Nest
    August 27, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    Oh gosh, that just turned my heart to mush. Absolutely wonderful and beautiful – that’s what love is.

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