tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post3101489737107043441..comments2024-03-19T18:17:56.821-04:00Comments on Colonial Quills: Remembering Patriot's DayCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-8969912032256206832016-04-23T10:41:03.815-04:002016-04-23T10:41:03.815-04:00I feel privileged to have discovered the history, ...I feel privileged to have discovered the history, Chris. And God bless you, as well. :) Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-57319352948621402332016-04-23T10:40:16.099-04:002016-04-23T10:40:16.099-04:00So happy you enjoyed the post, Deanna! Thanks so m...So happy you enjoyed the post, Deanna! Thanks so much for commenting.Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-39871400180896849552016-04-22T22:51:35.545-04:002016-04-22T22:51:35.545-04:00Its neat that you got all of the history. Its nea...Its neat that you got all of the history. Its neat that you wrote the book Fields of the Fatherless God bless you<br />Chris Granville<br />granville@frontiernet.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-55613061060241977802016-04-22T15:30:55.892-04:002016-04-22T15:30:55.892-04:00I enjoyed your post today.. very interesting! than...I enjoyed your post today.. very interesting! thank you...<br />dkstevensneAToutlook DOtCo MDeanna Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01589351351698020082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-56252533760887643832016-04-22T11:01:16.636-04:002016-04-22T11:01:16.636-04:00Elaine Marie Cooper, thank you for sharing this. I...Elaine Marie Cooper, thank you for sharing this. I didn't realize there was a Patriot's Day and it was so well remembered. Out here on the Iowa plains we have this American liberty because of those brave men and women who gave so unselfishly for generations to come. Renae B.Vander Schaafnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-28427232091775437572016-04-22T09:33:31.237-04:002016-04-22T09:33:31.237-04:00I am so blessed that you all are sharing this in y...I am so blessed that you all are sharing this in your school. If you ever want to include "Fields of the Fatherless" in your curriculum, I'd be happy to do a Skype with your class. Just email me at elainemariecooper (at) yahoo (dot) com. Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-18645834871529328952016-04-22T09:29:18.639-04:002016-04-22T09:29:18.639-04:00Bonnie, so happy you were swept up in this history...Bonnie, so happy you were swept up in this history! I'll be doing the giveaway shortly after I pick a name. :) Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-90034679716165774932016-04-22T09:28:05.548-04:002016-04-22T09:28:05.548-04:00Caryl, you are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. :)...Caryl, you are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. :) Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-90493645802395051302016-04-22T09:27:22.745-04:002016-04-22T09:27:22.745-04:00Karen, I can so relate to your "wild imaginat...Karen, I can so relate to your "wild imagination" and the stories coming to life in your mind! I used to wonder why I day dreamed so much. I didn't realize it was the mind of a writer taking shape. :) Thanks for commenting! Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-26148307968019746942016-04-22T09:24:39.675-04:002016-04-22T09:24:39.675-04:00Thanks for commenting, Gloria. Sadly, my Dad's...Thanks for commenting, Gloria. Sadly, my Dad's job transferred us to the West Coast when I was 16. I've been back to MA for visits several times but haven't lived there in quite awhile. But the memories of my childhood linger on. :) Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-71903938339121792942016-04-22T07:48:09.203-04:002016-04-22T07:48:09.203-04:00And thank you, Mrs. Ward for sharing this with all...And thank you, Mrs. Ward for sharing this with all the teachers at our school. I learned a great deal reading the article and will be sharing with my family as well.sesp.e.classhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03920490066406086551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-68357112552267061192016-04-22T00:20:30.009-04:002016-04-22T00:20:30.009-04:00Enjoyed your interesting post, pictures, and learn...Enjoyed your interesting post, pictures, and learning more about the history of our country - thank you, Elaine!!<br /><br />Would love to read 'Fields of the Fatherless', Elaine - thanks for the giveaway opportunity!!Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-37334555956337410522016-04-21T21:35:51.112-04:002016-04-21T21:35:51.112-04:00Fascinating post! Thank you so much!Fascinating post! Thank you so much!Caryl Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446868830897710358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-65474144953552051162016-04-21T21:02:09.277-04:002016-04-21T21:02:09.277-04:00My family lived in Virginia for some time and I gr...My family lived in Virginia for some time and I graduated from high school there. My father worked as the art illustrator at the Quarter Master Museum at Fort Lee. We spent many summer vacations visiting battlefields and museums about the history of our land. I love this history, but I haven't delved so deep into it as you have, Elaine. To walk into old houses and forts just sends my mind Karen Campbell Proughhttp://www.karencampbellprough.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-81437546335185480062016-04-21T20:30:49.368-04:002016-04-21T20:30:49.368-04:00I'm just beginning to study the Revolution in ...I'm just beginning to study the Revolution in depth, and your description adds a poignant undertone to what I'm reading. How fortunate you are to live so near that historical site. Thanks! Gloria Repphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351432822497997562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-61082538394317809122016-04-21T17:53:11.675-04:002016-04-21T17:53:11.675-04:00Thank you so much, Janet. It was a blessing to wri...Thank you so much, Janet. It was a blessing to write this book and I pray it will help many understand the gratitude that we owe to our forefathers. Thanks for commenting! Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-3688134409507603802016-04-21T15:16:43.177-04:002016-04-21T15:16:43.177-04:00Your story, Fields of the Fatherless, was so movin...Your story, Fields of the Fatherless, was so moving. It takes the reader right back to those incredible days that birthed our nation.Janet Grunsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635290708361600803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-8617748426714625712016-04-21T10:53:13.098-04:002016-04-21T10:53:13.098-04:00Amen to that, Gene. We should never forget the sac...Amen to that, Gene. We should never forget the sacrifice of so many to whom we owe our thanks. Thanks so much for commenting! Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-84588465731500345242016-04-21T10:51:36.382-04:002016-04-21T10:51:36.382-04:00I know what you mean about the emotion felt when v...I know what you mean about the emotion felt when visiting the sites of our country's heritage. It definitely stirs one's heart. And as a military mom, I am deeply touched that you would minister to our brave men and women in uniform. Thank you!!Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-83477659741695964992016-04-21T10:48:27.985-04:002016-04-21T10:48:27.985-04:00I'm so excited you'll be including Patriot...I'm so excited you'll be including Patriot's Day in your curriculum! It's such a blessing when teachers keep relevant history alive. Thanks for commenting. Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-30294151059921751992016-04-21T10:45:55.611-04:002016-04-21T10:45:55.611-04:00I am a history lover as well, Kay! And the beginni...I am a history lover as well, Kay! And the beginnings of our country is a particular favorite of mine as well. Thanks for your kind words about the cover. And the title comes from Proverbs 23:10. Thanks for entering the drawing!Elaine Marie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149168097740663299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-70395591758315919872016-04-21T08:40:42.260-04:002016-04-21T08:40:42.260-04:00Thank you for keeping our history alive.
Let us ho...Thank you for keeping our history alive.<br />Let us hope that the bravery and fortitude of first patriots are never forgottenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789106988947641061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-3274965100010814812016-04-21T07:09:35.831-04:002016-04-21T07:09:35.831-04:00Such rich history! My husband and I went to Philad...Such rich history! My husband and I went to Philadelphia a few years ago and I cried when I stepped onto the cobblestone area surrounding Independence Hall. It was a moving experience to stand where so many fought for our freedom. I would love to read your book! And the cards would be a perfect addition to my card ministry for USAF Airman.Anne Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-70150757380831381292016-04-21T06:30:43.825-04:002016-04-21T06:30:43.825-04:00Thank you so much, Elaine. How sad for the young ...Thank you so much, Elaine. How sad for the young people of our great country that Patriot Day is not a part of their education (It wasn't part of mine, either!). As a teacher I am going to include Patriot Day as a classroom celebration each April! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139112422565969072.post-1741775231079630462016-04-20T22:16:07.070-04:002016-04-20T22:16:07.070-04:00This is really interesting. I've never heard o...This is really interesting. I've never heard of Patriots' Day. I love history and particularly the early history of our country. Your book sounds great! I love the cover and the title.<br />may_dayzee(at)yahoo(dot)comKayMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972922396306756344noreply@blogger.com