Our World War I Co-op Speech Day – Part I

I have learned that… morning functions are a bit challenging.(cough, cough) Our World War I speech co-op day was held Saturday with guests arriving at 10:30a.m. so that we could begin at 11a.m., the time the war ended. But because of the challenge of morning functions, 🙂 we officially started about 11:15 with the shooting of our cannon and 30 seconds of silence.

We had a really good day, the event was smaller than some of our others have been but for some reason I enjoyed it so much.

Headquarters was in a canvas wall tent with a wood burning stove to keep us toasty or hot as some probably were. It was a perfect setting. I had a drink station set up outside the tent for everyone to either have tea, hot chocolate or coffee before they entered.

I think my speaking career ended that day. I tried to give an introduction but it was so embarrassingly pathetic. I have a hard time saying I can’t do something because I figure you can always learn, but honestly, I think it may be time to throw the towel in, “Enough is enough!” 🙂  We can’t help but laugh every time we think of my “smooth wording.”

Zachary read a few quotes about WWI from Bro. Branham. So interesting.

Wesley recited “In Flanders Fields”, the most famous poem of World War I in his intense and dramatic way.

Serenity told us about how the war started and the sinking of the Lusitania.

Justus told us about Sgt. Alvin York and the hand of Providence in his life.

There was a speech on the war horses of WWI and one on the donut lassies with fresh homemade donuts passed around for us all to eat.

A little skit was put on about Nurses in WWI, Life in the Trenches, Dogs used in the war and Cher Ami, a little carrier pigeon.

Part II to come…

We’re here in PA having Thanksgiving with my sister and her family and my mom and dad. It’s time to head to the kitchen and get some of those mashed potatoes made for Thanksgiving Day.

I love this holiday!

I’m thankful for all of you!  Happy Thanksgiving!