Two hundred and fifty years ago, John Baylor wrote to his friend George Washington, "as the brave Harry y. 5th told his soldiers that Victory was not so much owing to Numbers as to the Conduct & Courage" of those in the field. The quote remained with me throughout these years of research and came to mind each time I found another story of 'conduct and courage.' As I gathered my heritage close about me, I realized the truth of Henry V's statement. Our history was written by men of courage, men of principle; men and women whose selfless conduct and far-reaching vision still touch us today. Ten...
Two hundred and fifty years ago, John Baylor wrote to his friend George Washington, "as the brave Harry y. 5th told his soldiers that Victory was not ...
The Old First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was completed in 1740. A small graveyard stood to the south of the building. The building and property were sold in 1916. Four conditions for the sale were set forth: approval from the church trustees to move the church from its original site; assurance from a contractor, with experience in moving brick buildings, that the building could be moved; provision for perpetual maintenance of the church; and an agreement that the Board of Commissioners would provide a site suitable for the new location of the building. In an admirable effort...
The Old First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was completed in 1740. A small graveyard stood to the south of the building. The building a...
In psychology, 'mother love' is defined as a protective and possessive affection which a mother will typically display towards their child throughout their life. Most of our stories have come down to us through our mothers and grand-mothers. Throughout history, men seek to leave behind a son, whose name they will bear. As mothers, women seek to pass on to their daughters the very fabric of their hearts - knowledge, belief, and behavior - the very essence of what it means to be 'family.' This book was written with a daughter's heart, preserving the stories of those who left no daughters behind...
In psychology, 'mother love' is defined as a protective and possessive affection which a mother will typically display towards their child throughout ...
A book every woman will cherish. Written in a conversational tone, Remember When is an eclectic collection of short stories and poems that tell the story of six generations of women. Peppered with old photos and short poems, the stories will evoke your own memories of growing up. "Paper Flowers" captures one woman's neon personality and love of life. "Mount St. Helen's" recalls the flame of young married love and the chaotic early years of raising children. As the years fly by, "The Silver Clasp" captures the busy years of parenting teens and college students, the birth of a first grand-child...
A book every woman will cherish. Written in a conversational tone, Remember When is an eclectic collection of short stories and poems that tell the st...
