Missing my dear mom, thought I would share a few photos from this old scrapbook below, belonged to my mom.. She created it while in the Navy..
But first..... I would like you to meet my mom's Dad.. Joseph, a sweet Frenchman.
Don't you just want to give him a hug. He is in the heaven with my grandmother, my mom and dad.
Mom was a WAVE in the Navy. Attended the .US Naval training school was Bronx, NY. She worked in the hospital in Oakland, CA, she was also in New York, San Diego.. Corpus Christi, TX.. These are just a few photos from the book.. How wonderful that she managed to log and photograph this keepsake...
Mom is in the photo on the right
Mom and friends ... She is on the far left.
These women look so very young..
Marching along.
Sorry about the blur.. I took snap shots of the photos.
Looks like mom was on liberty... She is on the left.
I love the slippers!
This is one of my favorite photos... I love her smile.
Mom on the right
Thank you for wakling down memory lane with me... I hope you enjoyed.. My mom met my dad in Corpus Christi, Tx.. He was in the Navy also... and that is where they were married
A beginning of a beautiful future together.
p.s. Jasper is back to his perky self... thank you all so much for the well wishes.
Also, I am still working on the bear... Yes, I know.. long time.. Will pick a name as soon as I am finished.. Thank you all for the wonderful names.
Wishing you all a beautiful weekend.
love and blessings,
Penny
I absolutely love old photos, and looking through yours has brought some tears to my eyes, they are so beautiful. I agree, I would love to give Joseph a hug. The music you are sharing touches my heart, I love this type of music, too. Thank you so much for sharing, you have made my day with this post.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda. This scrapbook is a treasure to me.
DeleteThis was one of my mom's favorite songs..
those are amazing,xx Rachel
ReplyDeleteThank you Rachel
DeleteI looove this french man ;) And your mom was so pretty - thanks for sharing, Penny :)
ReplyDeleteAnd now, there is a Penny in this world, creating all this magic :)
Well done, mom :) and so wonderful to see, how much she still is loved...
Huuugs to you, my sweet friend, Méa
Merci!
DeleteIs he sweet or what! Yes, she was a wonderful mom.. Could have not been blessed anymore.
For me it was special to walk along and for seeing these old photos with you, Penny, because it made me think of my own parents (they both have passed away many years ago). Your Mom was a very beautiful woman, especially on the last photo when she is laughing, it must be so special for you to look at these old pictures....
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to read that Japer is back to his perky self :)!
Wishing you a nice Sunday. Blessings to you.
Hugs, Ilona
Dear Ilona,
DeleteYou know Ilona, even if I had no photos, the memories in my minds eye will last forever. But I must say, having this is so special.
Thank you, dear friend
So hard for us to live without our mom.....what a beautiful post you make for her...she Will always be in your heart Darling...love Ria...❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteDear Ria,
DeleteI know you are still having such a difficult time without your mom.. But like you say, they are in our hearts.. Bless your dear heart.
PENNY! Good morning! I am pleasantly surprised and very moved by this wonderful trip through your history my dear friend! OK, your "GRAND-PÈRE was French? OMG, from what region of France? He sure looks français, for sure! And your dear mother......she was a beauty, Penny - no wonder you are a knock-out of a woman! I can see the eyes....blue? You too have a wealth of photos; I too have many that I really need to get into a better box so that mold does not destroy them. Maybe I can even use some of them in my book.
ReplyDeleteShe was gorgeous. I also remember a photo you shared of both your parents - so young, so tall, so slender. Love to you my very important friend, and I wish you a happy Sunday. And that bear? His name is brewing in the mix, and I know it will be perfect!
Much love!
Good morning dear Anita.
DeleteYes, he was the sweetest man... I do not know what region of France he was from..
So happy you enjoyed walking down memory lane with me.. Yes, I think you should gather the photos. Bisous, dear friend!
Penney, thank you for sharing these wonderful photos!!! I love the ones of your mom in her fuzzy slippers, too, especially the one where they are leaning up against the car. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteKathryn XX
PS - Give Jasper a big hug :)
Hi Kathryn,
DeleteYes, that one is one of my favorites of her.
So happy you enjoyed...
Yes, I will give Jasper a big hug!
Those are some amazing photos. Thanks for taking the time to share them. I really enjoyed seeing this glimpse of your mother's early life.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to hear Jasper is feeling much better.
Thank you Magali! So happy you enjoyed. Always a joy to see you here.
DeletePenny, these photos are just priceless!! Your mother is so beautiful!! What a special person she must have been to serve her country. Seems like everyone did their part. My mother worked at a factory making aircraft bombs. I wish I would have listened more closely when she told her stories.
ReplyDeleteYour post puts me in the mood to get out the old pics and organize..lol
I am glad Jasper is feeling better.. we do worry about our pets don't we.
Hope you have a wonderful week.
XOXO
Dessa Rae
am so happy we have these photos.. Your mother too, working in a factory making aircraft bombs... Amazing women they were..
DeleteOk.. Get out the photos... lol.
Yes, Mr. Jasper is doing well.
Enjoy your week
Good evening sweet Penny,
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying this gorgeous song while I think of my mother too. What a life. What an opportunity to live and experience the human moment. My friend, you are so special and have touched my life so much. Your care in all you do, your celebration of others - you are wonderful.
Bonjour dear friend!
DeleteI thought it would spark a memory of your dear mother too.. You have a special place in my heart too... I wish I had a way with words as you do... Pure magic!
Penny, I really enjoyed that walk with you. I love that your mom was a WAC. I am really drawn to the 1940's, so to see these wonderful photos just makes me smile. She was lovely she must have been a fun person as well,and your French Granpapa is just charming.
ReplyDeleteHi Jeri,
DeleteSo good to see you here.. I have always been drawn to the 1940's also... Yes, she had a heart of gold. Is Granpapa sweet or what!
Dear Penny,
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful and lovely post about a Treasure from your dear Mum! She was such a lovely Lady!
Good to have wonderful memories like this, and good to have all teh moemories in our hearts!
Wishing you a wonderful and blessed week,
Love and hugs
Claudia
Thank you, dear Claudia... Always a joy to see you here. Yes, memories will always be in our hearts.
DeletePenny, your mom was beautiful. Thank you for taking me with you on your walk down memory lane...it brought back memories of my brother, who was 23 years older than me and fought in World War II. He's in Heaven, too, along with my mom and dad.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Victoria
Thank you Victoria,
DeleteBless your brother for his service in
World War ll. I am sure he and your mom and dad are smiling down on you.
Penny, what a dazzlingly beautiful woman. She had a smile that could light up the world -- maybe even win a war. Your photos are real treasures and I'm so glad they have survived the years. The song -- perfect. I played a different version of that song, which I love, at my dad's memorial. It may be one of the most poignant i know.
ReplyDeleteThis period so touches my heart. Seeing your photos not only makes it more personal but also emphasizes the lesser-told story of the women who did their part. What a wonderful way to start the day. (And glad Jasper is on the mend! Thanks for your visits to the Gypsy.)
Dear Jeanie,
DeleteYou know, that is one of my favorite songs.. Thank you for coming over to visit.. Yes, the book has help up very well when you consider how old it is.. It is truly a cherished treasure.
bless you.
Wonderful pictures..your mom is stunning.!!! Gorgeous smile ...And so good to hear Jasper is feeling better..
ReplyDeleteHugs from all of us..xoxo
Penny, your mom was a beauty! This is such a treasured keepsake book for you. I have always loved black and white photos, so looking through these was a treat for me. I love the one with your mom and her friends, and also her by the car with her playful slippers. Pictures are memories from the past that we can see and hold in our hearts once again. These are just precious, Penny. Thank you for showing them.
ReplyDeletelove, ~Sheri
Penny, what a treasure for you, these photos and memories! My mother too was in WWII ~ as a nurse near the battle fields....
ReplyDelete~ Violet
Dear Violet,
DeleteBeautiful post! I loved your post. The soft colors, and such a darling young lady...
I am so happy you enjoyed the post.. So your mother too was a nurse... Brave and admirable women our mothers, and so many others..
Penny!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these wonderful and dear photos of your Mom and some important pieces of her life! What a beautiful and pretty gal!! Such a time of honor in those pictures!! I also enjoyed to see your grandfather!!
Have a wonderful week, and I'm glad that your Jasper is well again!! :-D
Many Blessings and much warmth, Linnie
Dearest Penny, what a beautiful little tribute to your Mother! Im sure they are all smiling down on you. She was a beautiful lady too! xoxox Christel
ReplyDeleteHi Penny,
ReplyDeleteThis post made me tear up, a beautiful emotional share sweet Penny. Old photos of loved ones are truly great treasures. Thank you for sharing. So glad that Jasper is back to himself and looking forward to seeing your adorable bear.
xoxo,
Vera
Dear Penny - this was so wonderful. What a gorgeous tribute to your mom. She was beautiful. The song that you selected for this post made me want to cry. It is an old favorite of mine and brought back memories of my dear husband's parents who lived during that amazing time in America's history. Thank you so much for sharing this part of your life. Bless you friend - Hugs
ReplyDeleteGood, you are back ! I guess that is something we need to check for now and again. Good to see your mom again, and that darling Frenchie!
ReplyDeleteHello penny! Just coming to say hi!!
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