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2.)@ReenaJacobs
3.) @takeitish
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Dear Readers
Fear not the Darkness, But What Lies Within, The recesses of our mind, The creepy cobwebbed corners,That lingers on and tickles us,With tingle feelings of alarm, The deep in the stomach, Pain we feel when we do warn, The fear is deadly it seeks, The deepest corner of our mind, It's just a story to alarm,Educate and provide entertainment for our minds. So read on dear reader, I hope you find the stories amusing and full of charm.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Check out my interview on Patti Robert's blog
http://paradox-theangelsarehere.blogspot.com/
or read it here
or read it here
Up Close & Personal with Sheilagh Lee aka S.G.Lee author of Love’s Labours Won (the Stone Chronicles Book 1)
Where were you born and where do you call home? I was born in London, Ontario, Canada and that is where I call home.
What is the name of your most recent book and if you had to sum it up in 30 or less words, what would you say?
My new book is Love’s Labours Won (the Stone Chronicles Book1)
Jobless Sarah accepts the offer of a mysterious job interview; but is it a ruse? Sarah explores her past to find her future finding herself, and new family bonds.
If you gave some of your characters an opportunity to speak for themselves, what would they say?
Sarah would say that she is finding herself (still working on understanding herself and her abilities.) Demetrious would say that he has never met anyone quite like Sarah and that’s why he is attracted to her.
Do you have plans for a new book? Is this book part of a series?
Yes this is part of a series I think it will be a three part series but they are also stand alone books. The next book in the series is called A Tiger Wrapped In A Player’s Hide. My first book includes a teaser chapter of it at the end of Love’s Labours Won
What or who inspired you to write? And how long have you been writing?
My mother was always telling stories and writing and encouraged her children to do the same. I think I’ve been writing stories in my head long before I could put them on paper. I’ve been writing them down as soon as I could put pen to paper. I have thousands of papers and books with short stories and parts of books on them. Writing has always taken me into the world of that character and I love getting into the character’s mindset and their life.
Would you like to giveaway a copy of your book on this blog?
I would love to give one lucky reader a copy of my book. I hope that they will enjoy it as much as I did writing it.
How did you come up with the title and cover design?
Have you based any of your characters on someone you know, or real events in your own life?
Aunt Iva is a combination of my maternal grandmother and my mother.
What books have most influenced your writing most and why?
I think Kelley Armstrong books and Charlaine Harris’. I love the strong female characters they write.
Is there an Author that you would really like to meet?
Do I have to pick one? LOL I’d love to meet Charlaine Harris, Maureen Jennings and Kelley Armstrong.
Do you prefer ebooks, paperbacks or hardcover?
I love all the medians, however I just got a Kobo for my birthday and am enjoying the convenience of being able to carry so many books anywhere I want to go.
Where do you prefer to buy your books?
I get them from Amazon, Chapters, Smashwords and other bookstores.
Are you a self-published (Indie) Author?
Yes I’m a self-published Indie Author
Have you ever read a book more than once?
Books I adore I read more than once. I read Paradox more than once.
Is there a particular movie that you preferred over the book version?
The English Patient was a great movie. Sorry I know I’m Canadian and should love Michael Ondaatje ‘s book but I didn’t .I had trouble even finishing it however I’m stubborn and I did.
What book are you currently reading and in what format (e-book/paperback/hardcover)?
I am currently reading Triangles. I was lucky enough to receive a free copy from Simon and Schuster Canada. It is not my usual read but very interesting none the less.
What book do you know that you will never read?
I can’t say I would never read any particular book. I have read some different Michael Ondaatje and have actually liked them. I often will try at least to read a book that I receive as a gift that I would never pick myself. The thing with a good book is that every page holds a story that is developing and you want to read more.
Are there any new Authors that have grasped your interest and why?
Many there are some exceptional authors and indie authors that have really piqued my interest. Recently I have been reading a lot of e-books and trying out my e-reader. Books like Paradox-The Angels Are Here-Book 1 by you Patti, and Osric’s Wand the Wand Makers Debate by Jack D. Albrecht Jr and Ashley Delay, In search Of Lucy by Lia Fairchild , and Nature of the Best by Jodi Langston.so many great choices out there for readers to read.
Is there anything you would change in your last book and why?
No any changes I would have made I made in the final draft.
Who designed the cover of your book?
My daughter who had taken some media design courses.
Do you have a book trailer?
Not yet but I am working on one.
What are your thoughts on book trailers?
They are an interesting way to market a book but they are new developing median for advertising your book and are in their earliest stages, so some hit and miss their target audience
Do you have any advice for other writers?
Pick something you like and write about it even if it’s on a blog the more you write the more comfortable you will get with sharing your writing and improving.
What is the best advice that you have ever been given when it comes to writing?
The best advice I’ve been given is just go ahead and write. Edit later if you have to and keep a pen and paper handy for ideas that you come to you out of the blue.
Do you write under a pen name?
I write under my first initials
Do you ever write in your PJ’s?
Does everyone? LOL
What are your pet peeves?
Being late. I have a terrible need to be on time so much that I’m often early.so when someone is late it bugs me
Unkindness it only takes one mean comment to hurt someone so why say it or do it?
Cats or dogs?
Cats. I like their independent streak.
White wine or red?
White sometimes they put colouring in the red and I’m allergic to it.
Coffee or tea?
I prefer tea but will drink either.
Favorite food?
Pizza
Vanilla or chocolate icecream?
Chocolate
What do you normally eat for breakfast?
Some kind of oats, whether oatmeal, mini wheats etc.
What are 4 things you never leave home without?
Keys
Brush
Money
Cell Phone
Laptop or desktop, for writing?
Laptop
Where and when do you prefer to do your writing?
Living room
If you were deserted on an island, who are 3 famous people you would want with you?
One of your favorite quotes -
That best portion of a good man's life; his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.
William Wordsworth
English Poet
List 3 of your all time favorite books?
1) “As You Like it- William Shakespeare”
2) “What Katy Did”By Susan S. Coolridge
3) So hard to choose here. I guess I’ll choose “Grave Sight”by Charlaine Harris
List 3 of your all time favorite movies?
1.) From Hell
2.) Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
3.) The Notebook
An actor you have a crush on
I can’t pick one I like two almost equally. Pierce Brosnan and Alexander Skarsgård
What is a movie or TV show that you watched recently and really enjoyed?
The Walking Dead, although I have to admit the zombie eating parts I cover my eyes.
Where can your readers stalk you?
My blogs:
http://sheilaghlee.blogspot.com/
http://poeticyearnings.blogspot.com/
My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sheilagh-Lee/170951879628319
My character’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-Dexler-Maidenstone/169665253099419
My Goodreads author page: not available yet
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/SweetSheil
Amazon: http://amzn.to/uUaM4z
Smashwords: Smashwords http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/94738
Other: Diesel http://bit.ly/vWdNAs
Is your book in Print, ebook or both?
E-book at some point I may make it a print book for now it’s an e-book only.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~To win a copy of Sheilagh's ebook, all you have to do is leave your contact email below and tweet or facebook this post. The winner will be drawn from the first 5 entries.
Hi Sheilagh, welcome to my blog :)
1.)Where were you born and where do you call home?
I was born in London, Ontario, Canada and that is where I call home.
2.)What is the name of your most recent book and if you had to sum it up in 30 or less words, what would you say?
My new book is Love’s Labours Won (the Stone Chronicles Book1)
3.)If you gave some of your characters an opportunity to speak for themselves, what would they say?
Sarah would say that she is finding herself (still working on understanding herself and her abilities.) Demetrious would say that he has never met anyone quite like Sarah and that’s why he is attracted to her.
4.)Do you have plans for a new book? Is this book part of a series?"
Yes this is part of a series I think it will be a three part series but they are also stand alone books. The next book in the series is called "A Tiger Wrapped In A Player’s Hide." My first book includes a teaser chapter of it at the end of Love’s Labours Won
5.)What or who inspired you to write? And how long have you been writing?
My mother was always telling stories and writing and encouraged her children to do the same. I think I’ve been writing stories in my head long before I could put them on paper and writing them down as soon as I could put pen to paper. I have thousands of papers and books with short stories and parts of books on them. Writing has always taken me into the world of that character and I love getting into the character’s mindset and their life.
6.)Would you like to giveaway a copy of your book on this blog?
I would love to give one lucky reader a copy of my book. I hope that they will enjoy it as much as I did writing it.
8.)Have you based any of your characters on someone you know, or real events in your own life?
Aunt Iva is a combination of my maternal grandmother and my mother.
9.)What books have most influenced your writing most and why?
I think Kelley Armstrong books and Charlaine Harris’. I love the strong female characters they write.
10.)Is there an Author that you would really like to meet?
Do I have to pick one? LOL I’d love to meet Charlaine Harris, Maureen Jennings and Kelley Armstrong.
11.)Do you prefer ebooks, paperbacks or hardcover?
I love all the medians, however I just got a Kobo for my birthday and am enjoying the convenience of being able to carry so many books anywhere I want to go.
12.)Where do you prefer to buy your books?
I get them from Amazon, Chapters, Smashwords and other bookstores.
13.)Are you a self-published (Indie) Author?
Yes I’m a self-published Indie Author
14.)Have you ever read a book more than once?
Books I adore I read more than once. I read Paradox more than once.
Patti Says: Really… Thank you!
15.)Is there a particular movie that you preferred over the book version?
The English Patient was a great movie. Sorry I know I’m Canadian and should love Michael Ondaatje ‘s book but I didn’t .I had trouble even finishing it however I’m stubborn and I did.
16.)What book are you currently reading and in what format (e-book/paperback/hardcover)?
I am currently reading Triangles. I was lucky enough to receive a free copy from Simon and Schuster Canada. It is not my usual read but very interesting none the less.
17.)What book do you know that you will never read?
I can’t say I would never read any particular book. I have read some different Michael Ondaatje and have actually liked them. I often will try at least to read a book that I receive as a gift that I would never pick myself. The thing with a good book is that every page holds a story that is developing and you want to read more.
18.)Are there any new Authors that have grasped your interest and why?
Many there are some exceptional authors and indie authors that have really piqued my interest. Recently I have been reading a lot of e-books and trying out my e-reader. Books like Paradox-The Angels Are Here-Book 1 by you Patti, and Osric’s Wand the Wand Makers Debate by Jack D. Albrecht Jr and Ashley Delay, In search Of Lucy by Lia Fairchild , and Nature of the Best by Jodi Langston.so many great choices out there for readers to read.
19,)Is there anything you would change in your last book and why?
No, any changes I would have made I made in the final draft.
20.)Who designed the cover of your book?
My daughter who had taken some media design courses.
21.)Do you have a book trailer?
Not yet but I am working on one.
Patti Says: let me know when it is done so I can post it here!
22.)What are your thoughts on book trailers?
They are an interesting way to market a book but they are new developing median for advertising your book and are in their earliest stages, so some hit and miss their target audience
23.)Do you have any advice for other writers?
Pick something you like and write about it even if it’s on a blog the more you write the more comfortable you will get with sharing your writing and improving.
24.)What is the best advice that you have ever been given when it comes to writing?
The best advice I’ve been given is just go ahead and write. Edit later if you have to and keep a pen and paper handy for ideas that you come to you out of the blue.
25.)Do you write under a pen name?
I write under my first initials
26.)Do you ever write in your PJ’s?
Does everyone? LOL
Patti says: If they don't, they don't know what they are missing!
27.)What are your pet peeves?
Being late. I have a terrible need to be on time so much that I’m often early. So when someone is late it bugs me
Unkindness it only takes one mean comment to hurt someone so why say it or do it?
28.)Cats or dogs?
Cats. I like their independent streak.
P Says: Me too! Now if only they could open tinned food and answer the door!!!
29.)White wine or red?
White sometimes they put colouring in the red and I’m allergic to it.
30.)Coffee or tea?
I prefer tea but will drink either.
31.)Favorite food?
Pizza
32.)Vanilla or chocolate icecream?
Chocolate
33.)What do you normally eat for breakfast?
Some kind of oats, whether oatmeal, mini wheats etc.
34.)What are 4 things you never leave home without?
Keys
Daughter's pictures
Money
Cell Phone
35.)Laptop or desktop, for writing?
Laptop
36.)Where and when do you prefer to do your writing?
Living room
37.)you were deserted on an island, who are 3 famous people you would want with you?
My husband and daughters and SIL someone who knew how to survive on one.
38.)One of your favorite quotes -
That best portion of a good man's life; his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.
William Wordsworth
English Poet
39.)List 3 of your all time favorite books?
1) “As You Like it- William Shakespeare”
2) “What Katy Did”By Susan S. Coolridge
3) So hard to choose here. I guess I’ll choose “Grave Sight”by Charlaine Harris
40.)List 3 of your all time favorite movies?
1.) From Hell
2.) Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
3.) The Notebook
41.)An actor you have a crush on
I can’t pick one I like two almost equally. Pierce Brosnan and Alexander Skarsgård
42,)What is a movie or TV show that you watched recently and really enjoyed?
The Walking Dead, although I have to admit the zombie eating parts I cover my eyes.
43.)Where can your readers stalk you?
My blogs:
http://sheilaghlee.blogspot.com/
http://poeticyearnings.blogspot.com/
My Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sheilagh-Lee/170951879628319
My character’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-Dexler-Maidenstone/169665253099419
My Goodreads author page: not available yet
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/SweetSheil
Amazon: http://amzn.to/uUaM4z
Smashwords: Smashwords http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/94738
Other: Diesel http://bit.ly/vWdNAs
44,)Is your book in Print, ebook or both?
E-book at some point I may make it a print book for now it’s an e-book only.
P Says: Create Space is great for that! Cost nothing to have it published and made available on line. And it's easy to do to. POD
About The Book:
Sarah is a young single woman in dire straits. Her rent is due, she was fired from her last job and she has no family to turn to. So she accepts the fateful offer of a mysterious job interview, which turns out to be a ruse to steal gifts that she never even realized she had. As she set upon this journey Sarah will discover a world of magic, mystery and the supernatural. As Sarah learns about this new world she is exposed to adventure, danger and intrigue...and romance in the form of the mysterious Demetrious Blackstone. All the while Sarah must learn to control her gifts and suppress her own demons to defeat the perils that await her. Only then can she discover her inner voice and follow her own path that will lead to the true love she knows she deserves.
Friday, November 18, 2011
#TheFridayPictureShow & 100-words #FlashFriday #Fictioneers!
The Friday Picture Show -Week 4
http://jendauthor.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/the-fridaypictureshow-week-4-2/
The Great Prince
They looked like wraiths hanging on the wall with no suspension. I’d seen their kind before and I knew what they did to the unsuspecting. looking behind them and saw the fallen, one by one lying on the floor. They would soon breach the wall that held them back and then those behind it were doomed. I took up my sword preparing to slay the wicked. Watching as the wall was breached and they entered in, I took a breath and charged. We had defeated Satan one more and I, Archangel Michael could rest until needed once more.
100 words
100 words #FlashFriday Who-hoo Go #Fictioners
http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/100-words-flashfriday-whoo-hooo-go-fictioneers-8/
http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/100-words-flashfriday-whoo-hooo-go-fictioneers-8/
In the middle of nowhere a horse could mean the difference between life and death but now my horse was hobbled and I needed to get help from miles away. Father was bleeding to death a slip of his axe. Mother stemmed the bleeding as best she could but it was a losing battle Father needed a doctor fast. The horse was tired and panting I knew I needed to abandon it soon until I could return. I heard the sounds of hoofs coming my way Thank goodness my Uncle Robert the doctor had returned Father was saved.
98 words
Monday, November 14, 2011
Thanksgiving with the Blackstone's,Sarah and Aunt Iva

Love’s Thanksgivings Bounties
It was Thanksgiving and Sarah was grateful, after a couple of years of no one to share Thanksgiving with she had much to be thankful. The table looked magically, a turkey fresh out of the oven now sat in the middle of the table Darius’s contribution. Darius had insisted on not making the dressing inside the turkey. He said health regulations advised against that so he had made cornbread dressing in the oven along side the turkey.
The dressing was something Sarah had never tasted before and Sarah wondered if she would like the unique flavours of it. She liked cornbread it was delicious so maybe as a dressing it too would be scrumptious. Dressing in the Dexler’s turkeys had been the standard dressing of bread with celery poultry seasoning onion and celery. The Dexler’s dressing for their turkeys was always delicious and Sarah had enjoyed every bite of those turkeys prepared by the Dexler’s housekeeper. Darius was an expert in cooking so surely Sarah would like this dressing as well? It had something in common with that dressing she remembered having onions in it but there were also green onions in it and laden with turkey broth. The pies on the counter looked delicious too as they were hand made by Aunt Iva and Sarah herself. Sarah prided herself on her homemade crust which was flaky and delicious. No store bought frozen crust for this girl. Aunt Iva had even complimented Sarah on her crust. Then she had offered her preserves of strawberries, rhubarb, cherries and peaches for the pies. When Sarah had commented she had hoped to make apple pie Aunt Iva had supplied a bushel of apples from the root cellar.
The dressing was something Sarah had never tasted before and Sarah wondered if she would like the unique flavours of it. She liked cornbread it was delicious so maybe as a dressing it too would be scrumptious. Dressing in the Dexler’s turkeys had been the standard dressing of bread with celery poultry seasoning onion and celery. The Dexler’s dressing for their turkeys was always delicious and Sarah had enjoyed every bite of those turkeys prepared by the Dexler’s housekeeper. Darius was an expert in cooking so surely Sarah would like this dressing as well? It had something in common with that dressing she remembered having onions in it but there were also green onions in it and laden with turkey broth. The pies on the counter looked delicious too as they were hand made by Aunt Iva and Sarah herself. Sarah prided herself on her homemade crust which was flaky and delicious. No store bought frozen crust for this girl. Aunt Iva had even complimented Sarah on her crust. Then she had offered her preserves of strawberries, rhubarb, cherries and peaches for the pies. When Sarah had commented she had hoped to make apple pie Aunt Iva had supplied a bushel of apples from the root cellar.
Sarah had wondered if she had overdone the pies as she looked at the side table laden with ten pies. There were after all only six people for dinner but Aunt Iva had said they would be lucky to have pie left over for tomorrow with three boys at the table. Sarah laughed at this Aunt Iva still called Darius and Demetrious’ boys. The table was beautifully decorated by Janelle, with the leaf lined table cloth and the beautiful horn of plenty in the middle of the table. Janelle had the eye of decorator when it came to details like these and made it look like something out of a magazine. Everything looked wonderful and Sarah felt a tear come to her eye when she recalled what she had gone through in the last year. She now had family, a home and a job. As she looked around and saw all the people she had become friends with and she now considered family sitting and laughing; she thought what more could a girl ask for? Sarah was truly thankful.
©Sheilagh Lee November 14 ,2011
Southern Style Cornbread Turkey
In a large pot take cooked two turkey wings and giblets and season with salt pepper and boil until tender. Set aside broth
Take cornbread you have baked in oven in large skillet and crumble into bowl.
Bake cornbread in large black skillet breaking cornbread into large bowl. Add cut up green onions, round onions, celery, 2 to 3 beaten eggs, and 3 chopped boiled eggs. Add 1/2 loaf of cut up bread mixed with cooked onions and celery with poultry seasoning. Toss together then add as much broth (you may take some juices from baked turkey which you have set aside before making gravy.) Be careful not to make dry by adding juices (broth to keep wet ) Make sure it doesn’t get dry. Place in shallow baking dish (glass is good because it preserves heat.) serve warm to table with turkey.
Cornbread recipe baked in oven in skillet
1cup of cornmeal
2 cups of flour
1/2 cup of white sugar or 1/4 cup of molasses
Enough butter or and milk to moisten
Cook until slightly brown and cooked throughout (think cake like).
Friday, November 11, 2011
Come Back To Me- #FridayPictureShow & Ghost Flower #FridayFictioners
My Entry for the
The #FridayPictureShow Week 3
It was an old and abandoned wooden rollercoaster track but he remembered how he and Betty had flown down the tracks, she cuddling closer to him in fright. Was it so long ago that he was a teen before he come back from the war? Betty had married another when she had heard he was dead and he heard her husband had died. He hadn’t married and now he was old and alone. He heard a sound behind him and turned around.
“Harold?”
“Betty?”
“It’s about time you came back to me soldier.” Betty said taking him in her arms.
©Sheilagh Lee November 11 ,2011
100 words
Robert couldn't believe it was Remembrance Day yet again. Here he was again at Mary’s grave. Mary had worked as a mechanic during the war. It was supposed to be a safe job but bombers had killed her. He missed her every day but life had moved on. Mary had said if anything should happen to her he would know she was safe in heaven if he saw a ghost flower on her grave and every year like clockwork it bloomed.And every year he laid the poppy on her grave.
100-word Flash #FridayFictioneers
Robert couldn't believe it was Remembrance Day yet again. Here he was again at Mary’s grave. Mary had worked as a mechanic during the war. It was supposed to be a safe job but bombers had killed her. He missed her every day but life had moved on. Mary had said if anything should happen to her he would know she was safe in heaven if he saw a ghost flower on her grave and every year like clockwork it bloomed.And every year he laid the poppy on her grave.
©Sheilagh Lee November 11 ,2011
91 words
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Just a little information Seventy-one women in the Canadian military died during WWII.We shall not forget.Please leave me some comments below. Thank you
We Shall Not Forget
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Three Word Wednesday- The Second World War and my Dad
Drank; past tense of drink, verb: Take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow; consume or be in the habit of consuming alcohol, especially to excess.
Hitch; verb: Move (something) into a different position with a jerk; fasten or tether with a rope; noun: A temporary interruption or problem.
Muster; verb: Assemble (troops), esp. for inspection or in preparation for battle; collect or assemble (a number or amount); summon up (a particular feeling, attitude, or response); noun: A formal gathering of troops, esp. for inspection, display, or exercise.
My father was a history buff and his favourite field of studies were strategies of war. He often told us stories of Canadian battles and other historical battles. Canada was at war when he was a teen. He trained at school every day as part of his studies to go to war. A crack shot, my dad excelled at all to do with war; after all his older brother had become a Special Forces soldier and his sister also taking part working as a CWAC. He wanted to go one day too. His brother came home drank and told of fun with comrades but never really talking of war. It all sounded wonderful to a lonely boy. His mother worked long hours in the airplane factory, so my father too wanted to do his part .So he went down to the local recruiting centre and signed up to muster off to war while his mother worked one of her very long shifts at the factory.
His father and stepfather were both fighting overseas. He was thirteen years old, but big for his age. Looking at him he may have appeared to the recruiter to be sixteen, but no one would have taken him for only thirteen years old.
My grandmother meanwhile frantically tried to find out where her son was and got nowhere. She told the recruiter her son was only thirteen years old and he didn’t believe her. Maybe it was just he was worried about his mistake; after all he had just sent a thirteen year old child to war. He demanded she bring back proof. My grandmother had moved several times since my father was born and she was not sure where she had put his birth certificate. She found it after frantically searching and brought it back to them, only to be told that my father had been trained and shipped off to Halifax to board a troop ship which would take him overseas. My grandmother didn’t hesitate she boarded a train to Halifax went straight to the harbour. She told them proudly how her son fought overseas, her daughter was a CWAC and that she herself worked in an airplane factor, therefore they could not have her thirteen year old son. They demanded proof that my father was thirteen and she produced it. The ship then sailed without my father who went home. That ship my father always told me went to sea without him and later a German U boat torpedoed them , all about 200 souls or less aboard died. (I’ve been trying to trace the ship but am not sure of the name only that it sailed from Halifax.)
My father was always grateful that he wasn’t on board that ship. He mourned the loss of those lives and taught his children to remember those who had given their lives for our freedom and peace we enjoy. As he said he could have been one of those who perished and then we might not have been here. We appreciated that and always remember how fortunate we were to have our father.
Less than a year later my grandmother had a knock at her door receiving a telegram that her oldest son had been listed as missing in action and presumed dead. A soldier in his unit that was wounded came a month later and told her he was sure her son was dead; but that he had died valiantly saving many of his troops. My grandmother mourned devastated that she had saved one son to lose another. After three long months she received a phone call and rejoiced her son was alive. He had been in a coma for three months injured so badly they had not been able to identify him. They had thought they might lose him from his injuries but he survived. He came home for some time healing and then went back to war just before hostilities had ended.
His father and stepfather were both fighting overseas. He was thirteen years old, but big for his age. Looking at him he may have appeared to the recruiter to be sixteen, but no one would have taken him for only thirteen years old.
My grandmother meanwhile frantically tried to find out where her son was and got nowhere. She told the recruiter her son was only thirteen years old and he didn’t believe her. Maybe it was just he was worried about his mistake; after all he had just sent a thirteen year old child to war. He demanded she bring back proof. My grandmother had moved several times since my father was born and she was not sure where she had put his birth certificate. She found it after frantically searching and brought it back to them, only to be told that my father had been trained and shipped off to Halifax to board a troop ship which would take him overseas. My grandmother didn’t hesitate she boarded a train to Halifax went straight to the harbour. She told them proudly how her son fought overseas, her daughter was a CWAC and that she herself worked in an airplane factor, therefore they could not have her thirteen year old son. They demanded proof that my father was thirteen and she produced it. The ship then sailed without my father who went home. That ship my father always told me went to sea without him and later a German U boat torpedoed them , all about 200 souls or less aboard died. (I’ve been trying to trace the ship but am not sure of the name only that it sailed from Halifax.)
My father was always grateful that he wasn’t on board that ship. He mourned the loss of those lives and taught his children to remember those who had given their lives for our freedom and peace we enjoy. As he said he could have been one of those who perished and then we might not have been here. We appreciated that and always remember how fortunate we were to have our father.
Less than a year later my grandmother had a knock at her door receiving a telegram that her oldest son had been listed as missing in action and presumed dead. A soldier in his unit that was wounded came a month later and told her he was sure her son was dead; but that he had died valiantly saving many of his troops. My grandmother mourned devastated that she had saved one son to lose another. After three long months she received a phone call and rejoiced her son was alive. He had been in a coma for three months injured so badly they had not been able to identify him. They had thought they might lose him from his injuries but he survived. He came home for some time healing and then went back to war just before hostilities had ended.
©Sheilagh Lee November 9, 2011
We shall never forget their sacrifice.We shall remember.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Remembrance Day Poem-We Remember.
Young men eager to start an adventure
As they face their greatest fear
To leave kith and kin without censure
To fight the greatest foe
Off to the front, the war they go
The young and the older leave their families,
Going to foreign lands, they take their leaves,
Women volunteered and were put behind the scenes
To bandage the weary troops and keep the papers forwarded
With the orders down the line, and to keep the troops boarded
They stepped up those valiant women with none rewarded
The men the battle waged, battling falling in foreign land
Some in lonely countryside, some in Dieppe’s watery sand
Their youth, the strength given for their country
So we can have freedom to live and breathe and see
A world of peace and feel that we are free
To speak our minds and raise our families
They gave their lives their body and mind
To save our country, to give us time to find
Our place in the world without oppression
To save us from someone else obsession
Who wanted to control the world and control thought
So our troops volunteered and so valiantly fought
Giving to us their country the peace we sought
We thank them for their sacrifice
Though it barely does suffice
We thank them for the time they gave
We thank them for the lives they save
We thank them truly, for the battles fought
The battles won, for the peace we sought
We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Though our thanks barely suffice
And those that come home broken
We give to all of you this token
Of our love and remembrance
For every day that is hence
We will remember and celebrate your life
We remember how you had such strife
To give us freedom and peace
To let the hostilities cease.
Thank-you is all I can say
Thank you each and every day.
We shall not forget.
Though the sunset
We shall always remember
Each and every day
And not only in November
Of the role you played
And the sacrifices you made
Our memories will never fade.
©Sheilagh Lee November 6 ,2011
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