tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post1137950723586584421..comments2024-02-29T04:31:59.017-07:00Comments on French Country Style from the Foot of the Rockies: A Simple Thanksgiving Story - Homeward BoundPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-77861770879228948832018-11-24T08:47:59.800-07:002018-11-24T08:47:59.800-07:00Pat, what a beautiful story! I loved learning more...Pat, what a beautiful story! I loved learning more about hobos, and your Dad's generous heart. Xo LidyLidy at FrenchGardenHousehttps://frenchgardenhouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-79793794475995222932018-11-19T16:52:20.992-07:002018-11-19T16:52:20.992-07:00Such a heart warming story. I love the photos you ...Such a heart warming story. I love the photos you have used to enhance the meaning and the times. Perfect for Thanksgiving week, may you and yours enjoy a marvelous Thanksgiving. SandiSandi Maglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09704266549174163817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-91847692879624418852018-11-16T13:05:22.687-07:002018-11-16T13:05:22.687-07:00Thanks Marlene! We share the same memory of walkin...Thanks Marlene! We share the same memory of walking on the tracks. It's a wonder we never got sucked under by a speeding train (that's what my mother always told me to keep me off the rails!). Happy Thanksgiving my friend, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-53433086793938662282018-11-16T13:02:54.988-07:002018-11-16T13:02:54.988-07:00Hi Jann! YOU are a blessing to your many friends. ...Hi Jann! YOU are a blessing to your many friends. Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-15103259760244004572018-11-16T13:01:44.888-07:002018-11-16T13:01:44.888-07:00So true. Hopefully, we can remember those lessons....So true. Hopefully, we can remember those lessons. I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-10535826853972142682018-11-16T13:00:26.123-07:002018-11-16T13:00:26.123-07:00Hi Neighbor! Although I don't live there now, ...Hi Neighbor! Although I don't live there now, it will always be home. Appreciate your kind words. Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-71284598162872484242018-11-16T12:59:33.846-07:002018-11-16T12:59:33.846-07:00Happy Thanksgiving Lisa! Hugs, PatHappy Thanksgiving Lisa! Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-85569757278085762132018-11-16T12:58:56.338-07:002018-11-16T12:58:56.338-07:00Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I'm sure ...Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I'm sure there were many people like my parents, and yours, who had a good heart but you're right..times have changed. I think the best way to help is to donate directly to non-profits who make sure the money is put to good use. I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-84354175679885194312018-11-16T12:56:19.907-07:002018-11-16T12:56:19.907-07:00Thanks so much Susan. Happy Thanksgiving! Hugs, Pa...Thanks so much Susan. Happy Thanksgiving! Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-69080574992256314882018-11-16T12:55:48.140-07:002018-11-16T12:55:48.140-07:00Thank you Christine! I get teary every time I re-r...Thank you Christine! I get teary every time I re-read this post. Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-45665446840617191852018-11-16T12:55:10.196-07:002018-11-16T12:55:10.196-07:00Happy Thanksgiving Ann. So much to be thankful for...Happy Thanksgiving Ann. So much to be thankful for...Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-83074664970261297692018-11-16T12:54:02.429-07:002018-11-16T12:54:02.429-07:00Hi Benita and welcome to my blog. So glad you stop...Hi Benita and welcome to my blog. So glad you stopped by for a visit and hope to see you again soon. Happy Thanksgiving! Hugs, PatPat @ bringingfrenchcountryhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039120314764829217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-86620060508849517902018-11-16T09:38:21.951-07:002018-11-16T09:38:21.951-07:00What a wonderful story! I'm so glad I found a...What a wonderful story! I'm so glad I found a link (from a link party) to your blog! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-72715389010536420092018-11-15T20:38:48.983-07:002018-11-15T20:38:48.983-07:00Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for sharing this hea...Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for sharing this heartfelt story of your parents. A reminder to always be thankful for our many blessings. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368871799946468921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-70907390151755933892018-11-15T14:56:54.944-07:002018-11-15T14:56:54.944-07:00Get the Kleenex! It is a beautiful story.Get the Kleenex! It is a beautiful story.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-92203947253569764412018-11-14T15:55:53.700-07:002018-11-14T15:55:53.700-07:00This is so sweet....thank you for sharing! Thankfu...This is so sweet....thank you for sharing! Thankful for your postings....Blessings & Happy Thanksgiving.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02382599378784163883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-84601410230646055342018-11-14T14:30:29.527-07:002018-11-14T14:30:29.527-07:00Your post today was very touching, and reminded me...Your post today was very touching, and reminded me to always remember that all of us are only one step away from being a hobo. A person can have much material goods and feel secure and sometimes superior to others, but as a retired person from the Real Estate field, I can attest to seeing people lose everything in a very short time frame from unforeseen circumstances, some from job layoffs, others from a major illness or other such unthinkable thing.<br />I can remember my grandparents and even my dad helping hobo's with a meal, sometimes even a clean change of clothes, or a couple of bucks.<br />The sad thing today is that we have all seen the beggars on street corners, and unfortunately have no way of knowing if they are truly trying to cope with a major upheaval in their life or if they are simply scamming us because they don't have any desire to work for their living.<br /><br />But the bottom line is most of us have so much to be thankful for.CleanLivingGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14386287508291162600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-67781443696502337692018-11-14T14:24:25.031-07:002018-11-14T14:24:25.031-07:00What a wonderful story! It brings to mind many sit...What a wonderful story! It brings to mind many situations others may be in that may need a bit of help. Your parents were giving, thoughtful and gracious! And that is what Thanksgiving is all about. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your familySweet Tea N ' Salty Airhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976096133975594473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-42803162986946425992018-11-14T13:24:26.036-07:002018-11-14T13:24:26.036-07:00Your first photo told me that this was from my &qu...Your first photo told me that this was from my "neck of the woods" being from Pittsburgh. Loved the story and other photos. Much appreciation for sharing.fm4rehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214935075810000150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-73874896080090665452018-11-14T13:19:56.855-07:002018-11-14T13:19:56.855-07:00What a great story it was a wonderful memory and e...What a great story it was a wonderful memory and enjoyed you sharing it, have a Happy Thanksgiving. I have a memory of when i was a child a few of us neighborhood would go across the fields and walk up and down the tracks and play those were wonderful days mom never had to worry about us we were always home before dark.Marlene Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06750174613467519158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-18154397078421386932018-11-14T13:19:41.514-07:002018-11-14T13:19:41.514-07:00What a great story it was a wonderful memory and e...What a great story it was a wonderful memory and enjoyed you sharing it, have a Happy Thanksgiving. I have a memory of when i was a child a few of us neighborhood would go across the fields and walk up and down the tracks and play those were wonderful days mom never had to worry about us we were always home before dark.Marlene Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06750174613467519158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-33433354044794617022017-11-26T18:46:40.357-07:002017-11-26T18:46:40.357-07:00What a sweet memory! Thanks for sharing at Vintage...What a sweet memory! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! My thrift store addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158685096212282319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-19937841505319241522017-11-24T20:03:02.361-07:002017-11-24T20:03:02.361-07:00Pat, I remember this story and it so heartwarming....Pat, I remember this story and it so heartwarming. Until I read your story hobo only meant men riding the rails from place to place. Now knowing it meant homeward bound puts a completely different thought about the term hobo. Thank you for sharing your story at Snickerdoodle.Sharon @ Blue Willow Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12171466785015458506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-43380192280021282872017-11-20T20:50:24.652-07:002017-11-20T20:50:24.652-07:00Loved reading this story again Pat! We all need t...Loved reading this story again Pat! We all need to help those in need and I do feel so very blessed! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Thanks for sharing with SYC.<br />hugs,<br />JannHave a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446091501170762899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700324863982616242.post-11597942293496604662016-11-30T09:22:36.459-07:002016-11-30T09:22:36.459-07:00Great story! A time so many have forgotten. Many...Great story! A time so many have forgotten. Many lessons to be learned here! Thanks for sharing at HSH!The Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.com