Here We Are Again - OKC Bombing Remembered

I've been struggling with my words lately.  As you can see I haven't blogged in quite some time.  It has been one of those seasons, but I can't let today go by without a few words.

I turned 48 this week. A week of destruction, tragedy and memories.

It is hard to believe I was only 30 years old when it happened.  Each year I remember something new about that day and the weeks that followed. This year I remembered the interview of Rebecca Anderson's sister. I can't remember the exact words but her sister said that Rebecca really helped her to get her life on track, just helped her get it together.  Rebecca was the selfless nurse who had her husband drop her off at the site immediately following the incident so she could help.  She was fatally injured from falling debris. She gave her life to help others. Amazing woman.

 

And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 

 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.   Revelations 21:1-5 (KJV)

 

I'm sorry I have no more words for today.

Love,

Territory Mom

 

For more information:

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Previous Posts:

Today Is Oklahoma's 911

We Will Never Forget

I Wonder

Holy Ground 

Windshield Oklahoma - Chasing Eagles

There is nothing more fun than an early morning chase.

Run, kids, run. 

 Where is he?

 

There you are

being chased.

Good morning, eagle.

 

Love,

Territory Mom

Saying Goodbye to Oklahoman John Ingle - General Hospital Style

John Houston Ingle

1928 - 2012

Photo source:  New York Times

 

Oklahoman, John H. Ingle died on September 16, 2012.  He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 7, 1928 to John Cisney Ingle and Myrtle Hoyle Ingle.  You know him as Edward Quartermaine the family patriarch in the long running soap, General Hospital.  I should have written about Mr. Ingle sooner but I was waiting for the soap to pay tribute and now it will.  Today's and Wednesday's episodes will pay tribute to the charachter, Edward Quartermaine.  Another reason I haven't blogged about this is that I have also been a little distraught over Steve Burton leaving the show.  I'll keep my misery to myself for now.

 

Now to Mr. Ingle.  His bio states that he was born in Tulsa.  According to Ancestry.com he was living in Wewoka with his family at age 2.  According to the 1930 census his father, John was a salesman for an oil company.  Remember your Oklahoma history the Seminole area and the entire Seminole County was in a major oil boom at this time.  John was the baby of the family with three older sisters, Mary Agnes, 15, Pansy Edith, 14 and Hattie Marie, 12.

Seminole

 

When John was 11 years old the family was living in Poteau in 1940.   I believe the family was there to be close to his grandmother, Mary Hopkins Hoyle who died in 1941.  While living in Poteau his father was a time keeper for the WPA.  From oil company to the WPA definitely a sign of the times.

When he was a teenager the family moved to Tujunga, California.  John attended Occidental College majoring in theater.  This is where he met his beloved wife, Grace-Lynne Martin. 

 

John and Grace-Lynne Ingle

 

His lovely wife predeceased him in February, 2012.

 

Occidental College yearbook photo from Ancestry.com

 

The above photo is blurry because you can not copy photos from ancestry.com so I took a picture of it.  You do what cha gotta do.  Anyway, Mr. Ingle was a English and drama teacher at Hollywood High before becoming an actor.  His students included, Richard Dreyfuss, Nicholas Cage, Barbara Hershey, David Schwimmer and many others.  Upon his retirement from teaching he became an actor and we are so thankful.  He played an onry character on General Hospital but in a comical and endearing way.  This creative Okie will be missed.

 

Goodbye Mr. Ingle.

Love,

Territory Mom

 

The Dust Bowl - A Film By Ken Burns

Hello fellow Okies!

Please don't forget to watch The Dust Bowl A Film By Ken Burns which begins tonight on PBS.  I know we have heard the stories from our parents, grandparents and others who lived through it, but watch anyway.  Ken Burns should do us justice.

 

Cousin Haskell Vest

 

I don't know about you but it is part of our history that I still love to hear and read about.  There is always a new story to hear.  You can check out the above link for interactive dust bowl, including photos, bios and more videos.

Have a great Sunday.
Love,
Territory Mom

P.S.  I don't mind being called an "Okie".  It is what I am.

Happy Birthday to My Mom

Here she is with Miracol on her face during a slumber party.  Merle Norman was new back then.  That is a roll away bed to the right.  To me they were so comfortable.

 

Here she is with a friend looking pretty as always.

 

On a picnic with her aunt and mom.  I think they stopped to eat on their way to a revival.

 

Here she is with her grandma, Mama Baker, her aunts and cousins.  Someone got in trouble for scribbling on this photo.  Did your grandma have a cloth picture of the Last Supper on her wall?

 

Here she is with her mom on Easter Sunday.  So pretty.

 

My mom shares her birthday with her great grandma, Mary Florence Webb Friels and her brother's first grandchild.  My uncle shares his birthday with my mother's first grandchild.  I know, so cool!  This is also the anniversary of her great grandparents, Charlie Dunn and Maggie Brashear Dunn. 

 

Family. 

 

Happy Birthday Mom!

Have a great day.

Love,

Me

 

For fun Check out my beautiful sister

Sister Baker Went To Heaven

Mamie Marie Barham Baker

May 21, 1921 - August 14, 2012

She entered Heaven's gates at 1:30 am this morning. 

 She was born Mamie Marie Barham in Comanche, OK.  She went by Marie or Sister Baker but to 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren she was "Ma".

  She was 4th daughter of John Jackson Barham and Nancy Pearl Emily Dunn Barham.  She had four sisters and two brothers.  On a Sunday morning in October of 1938 she married her beloved husband, Harold Jeff Baker.  They got married right after Sunday School class then went to the regular Sunday morning service.  They had three children, two daughters and a son.

Her husband preceeded her in death on April 20, 1998.  Her daughter Haroline Baker preceded her in death on October 2, 1940.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Oleta, Johnnie, Ruth, Faye and her brother, Z.T. Barham.  She is survived by her brother, Donald Barham of Oregon.  She is survived by her daughter and son, 7 grandchildren, 12 grandchildren, many cousins, nephews, nieces and in-laws. 

Most importantly she is survived by the many children that she led to Christ through her ministry.  She was a pastor's wife.  A job she cherished.  She helped her husband through evangelism.  They held many revivals together.  She was a Sunday school teacher, children's church leader, a Missionette leader, a Women's Ministries leader, a song leader and church camp leader.  The most fun a child could have was attending Vacation Bible School with my grandparents.  They loved children and they loved it when a child accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

"This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine"

Brother and Sister Baker

Valentine's Banquet

First Assembly of God Church, Prague, OK

Yes, she will be missed but she was so ready to go home.  I wrote this post about her a couple of years ago.

She only knew two homes, Oklahoma and now Heaven.  Some might think they are the same, oh but they are not.

Goodbye Ma.  I'll talk to you soon.

Happy Grandma's Day.

Love,

Territory Mom

Ancestry Day In Oklahoma Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3rd and 4th, 2012

The following is from an email I received from Ancestry.com some time ago.  We have been a little out of sync here in Oklahoma so I am so sorry I did not get this posted sooner.  The event for Friday, August 3, 2012 was scheduled as a "Who Do You Think You Are" program and free to the public.  However, if you click on any of the links it appears as "sold out".  Not sure how a "free" event can be sold out.  It appears that you had to register for it and they may have exceeded the limit.  The register for the event was closed sometime ago.  No surprise.  Hopefully I can find someone that is going to attend and let us know how it goes, not a reporter but a blogger.

Ancestry.com is coming to Oklahoma!

The Oklahoma Genealogical Society and Oklahoma Historical Society Research Library
      are excited to announce their joint sponsorship of:

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        Get out of the summer heat and learn about the
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        Lisa Arnold, Sr. Content Strategist, Global Content Team
        Crista Cowan, the ‘Barefoot Genealogist’
When:
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Where:
Biltmore Hotel (plenty of free parking)
        401 S. Meridian
        Oklahoma City, OK
Time:
9:00am–4:00pm (doors open 8:30am)
Presentations:
        Getting the Most from Your Ancestry.com Subscription
Ancestry.com Online Trees: Navigating the Waters
        Panel of experts answer your questions about Ancestry.com and Oklahoma research
        Special Luncheon Speaker
        Please join us for an exciting day. Limited seating—register now.       

Friday (Free) Event at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City
“Who Do You Think You Are?” for Beginners
        Friday Speakers from the Oklahoma Genealogical Society and the Oklahoma Historical Society

Cost:
      $35 pre-registration ($40 at the door)
      Additional $20 for Saturday luncheon speaker—buffet lunch
      You are welcome to bring your own lunch or find lunch on your own.
      To post your question for the experts, and to register online, go to okgensoc.org.
      More information about both events available on the society website.

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Have a great day.
Love,
Territory Mom

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