GRATEFUL TO GRANDPA
It is with a sense of gratefulness and blessing to display this Bible at RBR during the Birthday in the Barn Celebration...
On the front cover is written in cursive: W.C.Bangert. He is my grandfather. The date is 1919. What is even more heartwarming is that Walter (W.C) married Nora "Onney" Hughes of County Mayo, Ireland in New York City on December 24, 1918, A Christian Heritage and a biblical presence for a century. This Bible has some of the family history in it as well.
The night that they were married found Walter leaving the marriage ceremony to go back to his ship as he was in the US Navy and WWI was still in progress. Nora went back to work for the wealthy homeowners for whom she employed. Their honeymoon probably did not take place until this Dakota farm boy brought his new bride to Bon Homme County , South Dakota. She never went back to Ireland.
Scripture was not written to only be displayed on special occasion. But rather Scripture is the Word of God that should alive in our hearts. I am so grateful that Grandpa and Grandma Bangert lived out their love for the Lord. It was an example to my Mother and and also to me. This photo in the glow of the lamp and candlelight brings to mind the Bible verse..."Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and light unto my path...
Thank You Grandpa Bangert...
Your Grandson,
Larry