Good day, dear readers.
We interrupt our deluge of wedding pictures to give you a little bit of history.
6 years of long, hard fighting. Millions of soldiers dead, homes destroyed, families torn apart, genocides, victories, defeats, honor and shame.
Suddenly, it is all over.
After the German surrender in May of 1945, the citizens of the Allied countries would hold Victory Parties for months afterwards.
Let us travel to a little country farm in the Ozarks and witness first-hand one of these events; a Victory Picnic.
The Mistress of the house trying out the Kombucha!
Emma Janes poses for the camera
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Little Newsboy.
“The price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance.”
George Washington
The soldier returns home to his wife and newborn babe.
Fun times.
Good food,
Good fellowship.
We were so happy Grandmama and Granddaddy were able to be here for this event.
Watching the games!
So perfect
Playing the Blind Postman!
Quick, switch seats!
The Pastors gather and talk.
Me and my lovely co-hostess, Rose!
Our wonderful parents. ♥
The land girl’s gotta have some food after working in the fields all day!
“There is one front and one battle where everyone in the United States—every man, woman, and child—is in action, and will be privileged to remain in action throughout this war. That front is right here at home, in our daily lives, and in our daily tasks.”
Picnic on the Grounds.
“Let us pray that peace be now restored to the world, and that God will preserve it always.”
General Douglas MacArthur
I love these ladies so much!
During dinner, Mr Henley gave us a story of Mr. Harrel and his surviving the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in shark infested waters.
My perfect matron sisters. 🙂
Listening to stories of God’s Providence during WWII.
Mr Payne gave an inspiring account of the Miracle at Dunkirk.
The little boys listen in rapt awe.
Finishing up dinner with some watermelon!
Granddaddy’s tale showed us God’s hand working in the Battle of Midway.
Looks like it actually came from an old photo album! 🙂
Learning wisdom from the older generation, or maybe they’re just talking about cows.
Old friends get a chance to talk.
Hi Joel!
Getting in some swing dancing!
The lovely Landry girls!
Cute photographer alert!
Little Miss Patriotic
Making use of the Photo Booth!
Sophisticated ladies.
Precious doll.
Dear Emily. ♥
As usual, Melissa’s outfit was perfectly suited for the occasion.
Hannah, one of my very best friends!
♥Cousins♥
‘Look! It’s a hairy cow! Can I pet her?”
Old friends united.
More photo fun!
More friends!
Wonderful fellowship with more friends!
We really are blessed with alot of friends!
Emma is a wonderful hostess-in-training! 🙂
Getting some drinks!
Beautiful girls!
Such a wonderful picture of the lovely Miller girls!
This is the perfect vintage photo.
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”
Winston Churchill
A sailor lad
A game of Horseshoes
Michael tries his hand
I love this photo.
Brother in Arms
Mother and (most of) her girls.
It was so much fun getting this Picnic together. We learned so much about that Era during the planning process.
“The world must know what happened, and never forget. ”
General Eisenhower
“Home of the Free, because of the Brave.”
The Lord blessed us with a perfect day on Saturday, June 27th!
We had such a wonderful time celebrating with everyone, and hope that you were encouraged and inspired to not forget the greatest generation; but learn from them, hear their stories, and do not let living history pass through your grasp. For they will soon be gone.
Markie
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