Snow Treasure ~ Marie McSwigan

 

Book Review

  Snow Treasure 

Based on actual events, this thrilling story of children's bravery in the face of a powerful enemy has been continuously in print since its first publication in 1942. 

During the German occupation of Norway, the children of the small town of Riswyk set out to save the community's gold from the Nazis who have seized control of the area. Using their sleds, the children smuggle thousands of pounds of gold bullion down a mountain to a waiting ship bound for the United States. In doing so they must pass by the Nazi guards. Day after day the children make their dangerous journey, avoiding detection until one final, daring confrontation with the Nazis.  

 

I enjoyed this book. I do not know as much history about how the war raged across the Scandinavian countries. Reading about how using the skill of cross country skiing to outsmart the enemy and the use of snow was very interesting.

 

Thankful November and it is the Hodgepodge

 

Welcome Home 157th ... July 2023 Deployment Djibouti, Africa

Thank you Veterans!!

It is Wednesday and it is time for the Hodgepodge. 

Joyce asks the questions.

We answer the questions.

Click here to join the fun! 

 1. What does patriotism mean to you? 

I grew up with patriotism in my heart. My family has served in the military. Our family history defending our freedoms can be traced back to the Civil War, World War One, World War Two, Korea, Vietnam, War on Terror and today's current conflicts.

We love our country, we love freedom and we will do our best to defend freedom.  

A photo and text "Hi Mom"  from our son during a his month deployment to Fort Polk. 

 2. September-October-November...your favorite fall month? Tell us why. If you live in the southern hemisphere use these months but sub spring for the word fall. 

 October

October in Wisconsin is full of color. The weather is usually very nice for autumn hiking and exploring. The garden harvest is finishing up, it is a month full of good eats.

 3. A song you love with the word thanks (or some form of that word)  in the title or lyrics?

I am on a Gordon Lightfoot kick right now, Thank you for the Promises. 

 

4. November is National Peanut Butter Month. Are you a fan? What's the last peanut butter bite you had? Fill in the blank: peanut butter and _____________________ . 

Oh, and you can't say jelly. 

Oh yes I am a fan.

I love peanut butter and chocolate. 

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. 

  5. This week's gratitude question-What event from this past year are you most grateful for? 

Our oldest son was able to purchase his first house.

 

 6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Thus out of small beginnings greater things have been produced by His hand that made all things of nothing, and gives being to all things that are; and, as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone on many...

William Bradford

  

 

Veteran's Day 2025

 

I found this book several years ago. It is so powerful. I encourage you to read it. 
It is a children's book, it is so well done to bring the meaning of each veteran's gift of freedom to us. 
Thank you, Hero's!

A little - known tradition to the outside civilian world, "the white table" originated during the time of the Vietnam War as a symbol for and remembrance to service members held prisoner of war or missing in action. Solitary and solemn, it is the table where no one will ever sit.

Thank you to all men and women in uniform who dedicated their lives to freedom's cause.

 ♥
Carla
 
Honoring our Veteran's today.

 

 

 Below is one of my favorite photos of the welcome home ceremony for our son and the rest of the 157th.

That daddy holding his two little ones.