Thursday, December 13, 2012

Merry Christmas Mother and Dad......

My Dad was in France December 1944.......it was WWII......

his family in La Jolla, California.

He was a long way from home that Christmas.

He sent his folks a Christmas card, one that my Nana Patz framed and kept on her dresser forever.


I just love it....the soldier loving the children and the woman washing her clothes in the background.

I keep this special Christmas card out all year....framed and on the bookshelf in the family room.

Be sure to leave a comment on my post about my giveaway to have a chance to win a few vintage Christmas goodies!

chris
Posted by Perfectly Printed at 8:48 PM

12 comments:

  1. Hearts TurnedDecember 13, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Hi Chris!

    Just wanted to stop by and say thank-you for all your wonderfully kind visits--I always appreciate the nice things you say--thanks!

    Love the Christmas card your father sent--so bittersweet during the war...no wonder your grandmother kept always kept it on her dresser...I think I would have, too!

    Wishing you a wonderful week, my friend!

    Julie

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  2. Blessed SerendipityDecember 13, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    It must of been so hard and emotional being away at war and missing family at Christmas. I have never seen a card like this before. It is a reminder of those serving our country that won't be able to be with their loved ones this Christmas.

    blessings,
    Danielle

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  3. vintage greyDecember 13, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    A beautiful and special card to have!! Such a family treasure and dear memory!! xo Heather

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  4. Tammy's in LoveDecember 13, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    This is an amazing photo! I'm a military mom and love the 40's! I'll try a search to see if I can find a copy. COOL. Missed your last post of the Whitman Boxes too, I got the cool window box with the dripping white frosting on it from you! Love them all!

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  5. Musings from Kim K.December 14, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    What a keepsake. Such a treasure to have all these years.

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  6. vivianDecember 14, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    definitely worthy of staying out all year. a sweet keepsake! I cant imagine being away from home at christmas time, much less being at war.
    hoping over to your giveaway! I need vintage chrismtas things! woohoo!
    xoxo

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  7. craftylesDecember 14, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Chris, What a treasure from your Dad. It's just beautiful. I would keep out year round too.

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  8. Decor To AdoreDecember 14, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Completely and utterly enchanting!

    What a treasure.

    Have a holly jolly day.

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  9. GARAGE SALE GALDecember 14, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Very nice keepsake and I would keep it out all year too!
    Merry Christmas!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  10. Erica of Golden Egg VintageDecember 14, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    It's so special! You are smart to keep it out and appreciate it year-round.
    Erica :)

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  12. The Polka Dot ClosetDecember 16, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Oh, how precious! What a keepsake!

    Carol

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