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Another soldier is coming home

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Aunt had a ct scan done yesterday, please pray that the knot in her side is not cancer.

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Amazing story

By MAC WYCKOFF

How many of you would try to save a friend knowing it might result in your own death?

Probably some of you would.

How many of you would try to save the life of an enemy knowing it might result in your own death?

Probably very few, if any, of you would take that risk.

Yet, that is exactly what Richard Rowland Kirkland did during the Battle of Fredericksburg. Both who he is and what he did are worth learning about.

Born in August 1843, he was the fifth son of Mary and John Kirkland. They lived in the rural community of Flat Rock in the Kershaw District, South Carolina.

A friend described him as a slender, but well-proportioned muscular man at 5â8", who weighed about 150 pounds. His photograph reveals a handsome young man with a mustache.

A good marksman, Kirkland excelled in riding a horse. His war letters reflect a religious young man of moderate education typical of the thousands of young men who went to war in 1861.

Despite his youth, Kirkland was eager to fight for his country. He enlisted before his older brothers and friends in Company E, 2nd South Carolina. After a year of service as a private, he switched to Company G to be with his friends and was soon promoted to sergeant.

By December of 1862, Kirkland had become a combat veteran, having seen action at 1st Manassas, Savage Station, Maryland Heights and Antietam. He had also witnessed the death of several of his best friends.

During the Battle of Fredericksburg on Dec. 13, 1862, Kirklandâs unit formed behind the Stone Wall at the base of Maryeâs Heights and helped slaughter the Union attackers. After a day of severe fighting, the scene shifted from severe fighting to tremendous suffering.

After dark on the 13th, doctors and soldiers began caring for the injured. The walking wounded made their way to the rear while those with disabling wounds remained on the field.

Daylight on the 14th revealed a ghastly scene to the Confederates behind the Stone Wall. About 8,000 Union soldiers had been shot in front of the wall and many of them remained where they had fallen. As hours went by without food, water or medical treatment, their suffering increased.

Nearby soldiers from both sides listened to the painful cries and pleas for help. While the suffering emotionally moved many, none dared face almost certain death to provide help.

At some point in the day, Kirkland could no longer bear listening to the pleas, so he walked over to the home of Martha Stevens. He went upstairs and told General Joseph Kershaw, his brigade commander, that he would like to try and help the wounded Union soldiers.

The surprised general at first refused the request, but he later relented.

Kirkland gathered all the canteens he could carry and filled them at the near by water well. Then, at extreme risk to himself, he ventured out to help the Federal soldiers. He carried water and warm clothing to the suffering Federal soldiers.

Kershaw anxiously watched Kirkland for 1 ¸ hours on his ãerrand of mercy, Christ-like mercy.ä

Kirkland went on to fight at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. On Sept. 20, 1863, during the Battle of Chickamauga, Kirkland and two buddies got out in front as they charged up Snodgrass Hill.

Realizing their predicament, they turned to rejoin their unit. Kirkland lingered for a fatal moment to fire one more shot and was mortally wounded. His final words were, "Tell my pa, I died right."

His body was returned home for burial. Years later, a friend visited his grave and described the location as "one of the most sequestered, unfrequented, and inaccessible spots I ever saw."

In 1909, his remains were moved to Quaker Cemetery in Camden just a few paces from the grave of Gen. Kershaw.

In 1965, the magnificent statue sculpted by the famous artist Felix DeWeldon was unveiled in front of the Stone Wall in Fredericksburg where he had performed his humanitarian acts.

At a time we sorely need heroes, this young Southern boy set an admirable example of concern for his fellow human beings and extreme courage.

My own creation!

We still need help with getting the van fixed. I thought you all would enjoy this video

Desperate, urgent need!

Please help! Mom and aunt's van transmission has gone out. They do not have the money to repair their transmission and aunt has to be at the cancer clinic Tuesday April 21, 2009. The van is their only source of transportation and without it mom has no way to work and she is supporting aunt during this critical time on just $400 a month! Please, this is an urgent need so that aunt can get the medical attention she needs! Any donation even a dollar counts. Our goal is to raise $2000 in order to either repair their transmission or purchase another car.

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Post Cards

I want to start something new. I am going to start selling post cards with recipes on them as a benefit for aunt. If you would like some they will be a quarter a piece! Thanks, some will be family recipes etc.... contact me at 704-221-1983 for more information.

Aunt's Birthday

Yesterday was aunt's birthday!

Little off the subject, but.....

I think anyone who is against Obama and his socialist ideas needs to see the video I just posted to aunt's blog!!! Great video! Tea Party, Tea Party!!!!

Yahoo groups

I have started a yahoo group named Quarters from Heaven. I am going to create a recipe archive etc...at this site. Please come and join our group!

Auntie has the yuks!

Auntie has the yuks possibly the flu. Please pray for her that she will get better soon. She is supposed to be coming to our house for her birthday bash next weekend!

Desperately need riding lawn mower

As of March 25, 2009 we are wanting to raise enough money to replace the floors in mom's and aunt's 30 yr. old single wide trailer. We are also hoping to replace their 1996 Ford Windstar van. Please make these a matter of prayer. Aunt gets cold from the holes in the floor, and the van repeatedly breaks down and is no longer dependable enough to take her to the doctor.

We desperately need a riding lawn mower! If you have one that is reasonable or give away please contact us @: 704-882-8242

Recipes!

I have a recipe that aunt wants to share with everyone.

Hidden Treasure Strawberry Salad

2 (3 oz.) packages strawberry jello
1 c. of boiling water
2 (10 oz.) packages frozen sliced strawberries, partially thawed
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
3 med. bananas, mashed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (10 1/2 oz.) package unbaked cheese cake mix

Directions:
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in fruit and nuts. Pour half of this mixture in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Chill until firm. Store remaining mixture at room temperature. Prepare cheese cake filling according to package directions. Reserve graham crackers for other uses. Spoon cheese cake filling over congealed fruit mixture. Then spoon remaining gelatin mixture over filling and chill until firm.

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I am still working on some new things!

I haven't posted all of this week, but I am working on getting some new stuff to post. I have went to several job interviews and have been very busy. Aunt did go to the doctor Tuesday and he is very pleased with her progress. Just continue with the prayers!

Good Weekend!

Aunt had a wonderful time this weekend! She helped to cook for my young couples party. I will be posting a recipe for sweet sausage balls (which was a hit) soon. We want to start dedicating a part of this blog to recipes and household hints and tips. Aunt is doing much better so far this week, please continue to pray for her. She has a need for a vehicle, and for the floors to be fixed in her's and mom's 30 year old trailer. She says she stays cold most of the time. Please make this a matter of prayer.

Aunt is feeling good!

Aunt is doing much better today. I asked her to start writing stuff for her blog! I think we might do some recipes and etc..keep checking back to see what she puts on! By the way I put some videos from You Tube. She loves Southern gospel music and she also loves to go to Civil War reenactments!

Aunt has gone to the doctor

Aunt is going to the doctor today so we ask that you please pray for her that we get a good report today! I will soon be posting videos to the blog and please take the time to visit our regular website: www.quartersfromheaven.com. I am also requesting original recipes for a recipe book. Aunt loves to cook and I would love to do a benefit recipe book for her. Please include your name and location on any recipes you donate. This will not only benefit her, but some proceeds will be donated to the cancer clinic for McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. This is a clinic for patients with little or no health insurance. I will post an update on aunt's condition later today.

Thank You

My aunt was diagnosed with cancer March 29.2008. It is my intent to help my aunt and many others like her with this blog. I have been to the cancer clinic and I see so much pain and sadness, yet I see hope. In the next few days I hope I will be able to tell the story of some of these people including my aunt. Thank you for your time, Shannon