The Stone House Primitives: What Have You Been Reading Lately?

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

What Have You Been Reading Lately?

I brought home Grandma and Grandpa's love letters from when Grandpa was in the service and I have been reading the ones Grandma sent to Grandpa for the last few days. I am thoroughly enjoying reading about the love and admiration Grandma had for Grandpa even early on in their marriage, she was so proud that he had made it to Sgt. very early on in his short millitary career. She was very happy to have brought home $74.25 for two weeks worth of work at the factory where she made pins for tanks. She periodically sent Grandpa $5- but saved the rest for their future together (she lived with Grandpa's parents while he was gone).

It does break my heart reading the letters from 1943 asking how much longer Grandpa thought he would be gone because she "missed him so" when I know that he didn't come home until December of 1946.

I also have been getting a chuckle over the entries in Grandpa's journal from 1935 when he would have been Hiney's age.

"Started back to school.

Dad killed an opposom at Savages.

I know 64 out of 64 butterflies."

Mind you Grandpa only finished one more year of school after this (he went through 8th grade). He never could spell bushes, it was bushs (the rule is add an S right?!), so I was impressed when I saw opposum! My Dad brought up the bushes vs bushs thing over coffee when he was up on Monday so we had a good laugh over it-especially considering that Grandpa was a keen business and nurseryman after he got back from the war!

My in-laws know I have and am reading the letters and have threatened to burn theirs lol!

So, what have you been reading lately?

Kendra

5 comments:

DorothyFebruary 26, 2013 at 4:53 PM
So so sweet Kendra -- My mom burned her letters she sent to my dad! mmmm Wonder what was in those letters, but I do have journals my dad wrote mostly the price of gas and weather info -- but if he thought enough to write it all done, I have to keep it :)

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CynFebruary 26, 2013 at 4:56 PM
Funny.when my hubby was in boot camp I have all our letters saved. I have thought of putting them in binders,,but,,i think leaving them in the original envies makes it so much more special. We have 2 boys age 22 and 18..maybe someday they will want to read them.

I think it is neat that you have those. All that time he was away..very hard I am sure.
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jennifer768February 27, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Kendra that sounds like a lovely way to spend time.I once asked mom if I might read the love letters she has kept all these years from dad.I really thought she was going to flog me.LOL! In short order I was told to forget the very thought of reading them.LOL!
I am so happy that you have such a treasure and I know that the letters will be lovingly cared for by you.Hugs,Jen
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BumbleBeeLaneFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:18 AM
It's wonderful reading old letters and postcards,but when it's your own families history it becomes oh so much better.Warm Blessings!~Amy
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Simple PleasuresFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:34 PM
Hi Sister,
I didn't know about the letters, that's so cool. What fun to read. I bought this memory book in like 1986 and had my mom fill it out and she was just reading it the other day. And when Anthony was in jr high I bought the same one and filled it out and gave it to him so maybe one day he will cherish it.
xoxo
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Essential Oils

I have spoken of and shared some of the benefits that I am familiar with lavender essential oil and it seemed to spark a lot of interest so I thought I would share some of the bit of knowledge that I have on other various essential oils, their uses and benefits.

After using an essential oil be sure to wash your hands well so as not to risk eye contact or contact with something that it may stain (it is oil and just as veggie oil would these oils will make a greasy stain...it'll just smell better.)

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways:

as a sleep aid: rub 1-2 drops gently into temples or apply to sternum

as an aid to sore, achy muscles: rub a few drops gently inta affected area (s)

as a bath oil: add 5-20 drops to running bath water

as a decongestant: in a bowl of hot water add a few drops of oil, place a bath towel over your head, and inhale/breath in vapors or put essential oils directly onto chest

as an air freshener: 5-25 drops on new furnace filter

5-10 drops into running dish water

5-25 drops into new vacuum bag

I also add 5-10 drops to my homemade cleaners

as a perfume: apply to wrist, elbow, crease, behind knee, sternum, or neck or add to body lotion

as a pick-me-up: apply oil to a cotton ball and sniff

as a room freshener: add 5-20 drops into an empty glass misting bottle then add distilled water, leave 1/4" at the top of the bottle; shake well

*oil can be applied to the soles of your feet if you do not care for a scent but still desire the benefits

*do not apply oil to face; with the exception of lavender; I do apply tea tree directly to pimples

* do not ingest oils

I am Here is where I am simply going to share some of the knowledge that I have of certain essential oils and their therapeutic uses/what they are used to alleviate symptoms of. I hope to add to the list weekly if not more often.

Not alphabetical (sorry, I did it by my faves LOL!)

prices are per 1/2 fl oz

Lavender: approx. $11-

burns, inflammation, cuts, wounds, eczema (Hiney swears by it!), dermatitis, fainting, headaches (I swear by it!), flu, insomnia, hysteria, migraines, nausea, nervous tension, infections, bacterial conditions, sores, ulcers, acne (my preference), boils, asthma, rheumatism, arthritis

This is my fave. to add to dish or bath water and to my homemade cleaners, calming, relaxing scent.

Citronella: approx. $3.50

as an insecticide, deodorant, tonic, stimulant

Put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on underarm area or apply to exposed skin (not face or other sensitive areas) as a bug repellent. I have been using this as a deodorant for a few weeks now, WOW! what a difference and no harmful chemicals.

Tea Tree: approx. $7.75

use for fungal infections, viral and bacterial infections, colds, flu, cold sores, warts, verrucas, inflammation, acne, burns, candida, shock, and hysteria

I love this one for rashes, I must have gotten into something on that kayak trip and I have had a rash on my arm since, well I started rubbing tea tree oil onto the rash and it starting to settle down now...maybe coincidence but I like to think it's the oil.

Eucalyptus: approx. $5.50

sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis, skin infections, ulcers, sores, rheumatism, aches and pains, as an antiseptic and as an anti-inflammatory

I use this on my feet when they are really aching, rub on with a cotton ball and put on socks before climbing under the sheets at night!

Peppermint: approx. $7.50

inflammation, nausea, indigestion, fevers, flatulence, headaches, migraine, liver problems, arthritis

This works wonderfully for achy muscles and headaches, just put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on achy area (works great on shoulders and neck) or put a drop on each temple for a head ache. Chewing a piece of peppermint gum works great for settling an upset stomach.