tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post6630748314986351260..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: THE WIDOW OF THE SOUTH by CHERYL PIERSONCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-67703270919242780592016-11-30T13:20:16.140-06:002016-11-30T13:20:16.140-06:00Thanks, Sarah. I do understand why they don't ...Thanks, Sarah. I do understand why they don't allow photos inside. But oh, how I wished I could have taken even a couple! LOL <br /><br />Yes, Carrie was definitely devoted to her cause and I think she was one of those people that lived on the fringes of "the spirit world"--although in the book, Hicks makes it clear it was her friend Mariah that communed with the dead. <br /><br />I will never forget that place--and I did get a few pictures of the mansion from the outside and the cemetery. The inside was just splendid, with so many actual pieces that belonged to the family --I was surprised there was so much that was gathered back up and we were able to see it. They also matched the wall paper with some that was made special to replicate what was actually on those walls...It really was amazing.Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-63355366094722502632016-11-30T07:16:20.874-06:002016-11-30T07:16:20.874-06:00I had never thought about the importance of a dign...I had never thought about the importance of a dignified burial of the dead Confederate soldiers until I read The Widow of the South. It's an amazing story about this woman and her dedication to give Confederate soldiers a respectful and dignified burial. <br />This was a lovely article that brought to our attention the devastating aftermath of the Civil War, Cheryl. I can't imagine how Carrie could carry on the way she did, wearing black all those years and her memories of the smell of blood. The mansion looks just beautiful and I have no doubt it was quite something to tour it and the grounds. Loved the pictures you posted. Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-41790097199144891072016-11-29T16:32:26.836-06:002016-11-29T16:32:26.836-06:00You're welcome, Caroline. I hope you'll re...You're welcome, Caroline. I hope you'll read THE WIDOW OF THE SOUTH if you ever get a chance. It's a book I would recommend to everyone--so thought provoking.Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-51185914243145367692016-11-29T16:31:09.560-06:002016-11-29T16:31:09.560-06:00Celia, that was quite the experience. Just being I...Celia, that was quite the experience. Just being IN that home was so touching. There was another family who had bought it and lived in it--maybe it had changed hands several times, I can't remember, but they said the last family that had owned it privately just didn't have the money for the upkeep--and I can see why. It is so beautiful, but so haunting. <br /><br />Yes, thank God for Carrie--she had her own lifetime of hardships--losing three young children--I believe it was three. The house was a sad place for the other two children that survived, I'm sure. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Celia. I hope you all will get to see Carnton. It's well worth the trip.Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-6044983481827978632016-11-29T07:31:32.313-06:002016-11-29T07:31:32.313-06:00Yes, I have always thought it was a very touching ...Yes, I have always thought it was a very touching and haunting song sung so well by Kevin Costner. Cheri Kay Cliftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035609961825622472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-50181885980315574322016-11-28T22:48:57.871-06:002016-11-28T22:48:57.871-06:00I listened to Kevin Costner singing And The Angels...I listened to Kevin Costner singing And The Angels Came Down. I agree that it certainly fits this post.Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-74138642845338999372016-11-28T22:28:35.019-06:002016-11-28T22:28:35.019-06:00Thank you so much for sharing this remarkable woma...Thank you so much for sharing this remarkable woman's story. I had not heard of her until your blog post.Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-22757071290785603042016-11-28T21:36:50.769-06:002016-11-28T21:36:50.769-06:00Cheri, you know when that book came out I saw it o...Cheri, you know when that book came out I saw it on tv--the author was talking about it--this has been years and years ago. I hate to admit it, but I LOVED THE COVER and that's what stuck with me, along with the title. I picked one up in Barnes and Noble when it was still new and really wanted to buy it, but at that time, it was out of my price range--for a paperback book. I finally waited long enough to buy a copy at a used bookstore, and then I bought a 2nd copy for my sister--I just knew she'd want to read it. But she was not that interested in it! I couldn't believe it--but different strokes for different folks. It is not "light" reading, but is absorbing. I loved this song you gave the link for. I had not heard it before. I hope someday you'll get to go visit Carnton. That's one place I will never forget. Thanks so much for stopping by, Cheri!Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-17708317152431637502016-11-28T19:42:04.397-06:002016-11-28T19:42:04.397-06:00$5 per soldier. A bargain, indeed. But, oh, so sad...$5 per soldier. A bargain, indeed. But, oh, so sad.<br />I would love to see that mansion. How wonderful the group renovated and maintained it over the years. That is a treasure.<br />There are few women in the world like Carrie, but thank God there was one.<br />The wars aftermath always make me feel sad and angry, too. I've read enough about the Argonne Forest in France at the end of WWI, and it is just chilling. Well, any war is, but something like the Civil War cannot be matched as to horror and catastrophe.<br />I can see why you admire The Widow of the South. Thanks for sharing her story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-65702038646885710252016-11-28T09:47:45.995-06:002016-11-28T09:47:45.995-06:00Cheryl, what an amazing story of a battle I'd ...Cheryl, what an amazing story of a battle I'd never read about before and a woman so dedicated to the care of the thousands of fallen soldiers. I, too would like to visit their mansion and the cemetery some day. When I read your post, I couldn't help but think of the beautiful song, And the Angels Came Down, sung by Kevin Costner. I hope you'll listen to it on you tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dyOHPJAk68 Thank you for the great article.Cheri Kay Cliftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035609961825622472noreply@blogger.com