For Pink Saturday I thought I would use the opportunity to remember Galveston - that beautiful city on the Gulf....and pause to remember the people of Galveston and all the Gulf Coast residents. 
Galveston was home to lush foliage - beautiful pink oleanders and bougainvillas. I know that these will be replanted and it won't take long for them to replace the lost ones. Ahh, but the majetic palms there willtake a much longer time. Growing up in a tropical paradise similar to Galveston
the streets of my hometown were lined with gorgeous palms like these and we lost most of them to disease a few years ago. I'm sure that those trees lost to Ike's fury will be replanted but, like McAllen, they won't be this majestic in my lifetime. What a beautiful memory. 
The Blessing of the Ships - a wonderful tradition.
Beautiful old churches and historical buildings.
Maybe these were spared.One of our online friends, Sarah at Gypsy Mermaid Life, lost her home to the hurricaine and my heart goes out to her. Let's keep all the Gulf Coast folks in our prayers.
And may Our Lady of the Seas watch over them.
Nancy Thanks Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for hosting Pink Saturday.
What a thoughtful, creative, and appropriate post! Happy Pink Saturday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post. Your love for Galveston just emanates from the page. :) It is a very nice grand old city. :) Happy Pink Saturday !!
ReplyDeleteNancy, what a beautiful post!! Thank you for those lovely pictures. We have lived down here for going on our fifth year, of course we were Texans, just panhandle ones and I haven't been to Galveston yet. We have been to Corpus, and Mustang Island, wanted to go with friends this summer, it just didn't work out. I know it was a beautiful city and will be again, my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone!! Especially Sarah!! I am so sorry, I know that is so hard. She will be in my prayers. I am wanting to purchase a couple of your goodies next week after payday. GinGin
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDeleteLove your PINK post and all old postcards.
By the way, your blog banner is "smashing"!
~ Gabriela ~
I love vintage postcards, and yours were just beautiful. It's so poignant to see those scenes and compare them with the devastation on the news. I've only been to Galveston once as a child. My heart goes out to all those who've suffered so much loss.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to the people of Galveston and everyone who suffered damage from Ike!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday to you, Nancy.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these photos and memories of Galveston. I pray that the people find a way to recover and rebuild.
Happy Pink Saturday! My sister Karen from Scrapbookofinspiration.blogspot.com introduced me to Pink Saturday and today is my first day participating.
ReplyDeleteYour pink post today is pretty and your blog is gorgeous!
Susan
Thanks for sharing and remembering the people of Galveston and all those affected by Ike.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers go out to everyone .
Wonderful post.
Blessings, Virginia
Nancy, What beautiful memories you have about Galveston. The post cards and photos are gorgeous. The thing is, the people of that beautiful place have lots of Texas heart. God bless them all in this struggle to rebuild and look to the future. A beautiful post today.
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Hi Nancy,
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of Galveston. I can't even imagine what they are going through. Our prayers are with them as they pick up all the pieces.
Take Care,
Stephanie
Happy Pink Saturday Nancy! What a lovely tribute! We will remember them in our prayers. Hugs, Maryjane
ReplyDeleteHello Nancy, what nice pictures and a lovely tribute to the people of Galveston. So sad all the devastation from Ike.
ReplyDeleteLove, Ann
The Galveston loss is just so sad! I grew up in the Houston area and my parents still live there (they are still without electricity and have been told that Sept. 25th will be the earliest they will get it back) and I hate that so much of what I remember about Galveston is now gone or in shambles. Also, the Kemah area which has been a favorite visiting spot has been demolished. Thanks for posting those lovely pictures. Keep everyone there in your hearts and prayers......
ReplyDeleteI've never been to that part of our country. (I live a shelter life LOL!). I can't imagine losing my home or that which we all take for granted. My thoughts are with all of those who suffered loss. What a nice tribute you shared.
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Dawn
beautiful post!!
ReplyDeletei LOVE your background wtc... darling.
haope you are having a fab weekend.
oxoxox,
jessi
I have never been to Galveston. Thank you for the pictures. What has happened there is so sad. My heart goes out to everyone who has been affected by this disaster.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing thism Nancy! And from what I've heard on the news and from people like you who are closely connected to Galveston, it will be restored to its former beauty!!! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteLisa
Thanks for the beautiful tribute. I lived in the Houston area and spent a lot of time in Galveston for fun and sometimes with business. A dear friend's family owned a historic home that survived the 1900 storm... wonder if it made it through this one. The Galveston Historical society estimates that 1,500 of the 7,000+ historical structures on the island were severely damaged or destroyed. My heart goes out to all the people of Galveston and the Houston area who were hit hard by this storm. I saw news footage of so many places that were my old stomping grounds, and it really is heartbreaking. The restaurant where my husband and I had our first date, as well as the place where we had our rehersal dinner are gutted. It will be a long recovery ahead...
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post!! Things are getting better in the greater Houston area every day... I got electricity last Wednesday, but most of my friends do not yet have it. Galveston has a long road ahead.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your vintage tribute to Galvestone, Nancy! YOU really are creative. I also enjoyed your birthday "memories" shared in an earlier post. I have been so busy lately I haven't had time to visit my favs on a regular basis!! boo-hoo! I also LOVE the new banner and design of your blog--way to go.
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Oh, I LOVE your beautiful tribute to Galveston! It is a special island and, too, am thinking of all the places harmed by Ike.
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet to mention Sarah. She is a darling and I admire her positive attitude so much!
Your blog is lovely!
hugs~dale
My hubby and I had intended all summer long to head down there for a few days...now...too late. Galveston is a magical place in it's own right...I hope they will rebuild stronger and better than ever.
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What a nice blog...just found you,
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