We just got back from a wonderful long weekend in San Antonio and I couldn’t wait to share a little piece of the past with you. As I dug through piles and piles of vintage toys, fabric, and you name it at an estate sale, I felt like I was unearthing the past. Having a nice conversation with Peggy. Learning about who she was. Listening to her stories.
I picked up a box of vintage stationary that I found in one of the piles. When I brought it home and was sorting through her treasures I found love letters from Peggy to her dear Roland. She touched my heart. I have to share an excerpt from her letter to Roland who was away working.
Dearest husband – I need you very much. I just wanted you to know your strength is with us even when you are away – and Carolyn, too, misses you very much. She was crying almost hysterically after her last bath and pleading “Daddy! Daddy!” the entire time. This is the first time she has been sick that she needed someone besides me – so it’s not only mommy but also baby that needs you so very much. So take care of yourself and come home safe to us. We love you!!!
Time goes by so quickly in some ways – it seems only yesterday that we were married – and we’re still the happiest couple in the world, aren’t we? Did you know that after 6 years – I still can hardly believe that you wanted me enough to marry me! I still live in a dream world – because you are so wonderful and smart and happy, I can hardly believe you’d want to marry me. But I’m surely glad that you did!!
A moment in time. Captured in ink. Saved in a little box. Found. Treasured.
I literally hauled out several bags. As much as could fit in my car. Her entire life. At a tag sale. I am honored to be able share Peggy’s life with you. Some of these items might end up in my shop but let me cherish them for a few days first. With my Exposing Myself series I’m not sure what I’ll be able to fit in the house. I will be honest though and tell you that since finding the love letters I might not be able to let things go as easily.
…I’ll be looking to see if they end up in the shop 
