1973 ~ 1974

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Our married life began September 11, 1972, in Savannah, GA.
Steve was posted in the Army at Ft. Stewart.
He had made the furniture after hours in the woodshop at Ft. Stewart.
Linda had covered the cushions of the sofa and chairs.
Steve's salvaged hand crank tympani served as end tables.
We had a two-bedroom apartment but no furniture in the second bedroom.

First Christmas ~ 20A Nelson Apartments ~ Savannah, GA ~ 1972

Our first Christmas was bittersweet because Linda returned to Stetson University
right afterwards for student internship required to complete her degree in education.
Steve remained stationed in Ft. Stewert, Georgia.
When Linda graduated we had been married 9 months but had lived together 4.
Steve still has those Craftsman tools!
The swan is one Linda made in ceramics and still graces our home.
The wrapped up presents were gifts for friends and family.

Linda graduates from Stetson University ~ May 27, 1973

In front of Linda's House ~ DeBary, FL ~ 1973

Linda

Linda ~ Trip 2 to Western North Carolina ~ October 6, 1973
It was a distant dream that these beautiful mountains might someday be our home.

U.S.S. Alabama ~ Mobile ~ December 26, 1973

Linda ~ Matron-of-Honor ~ April 5, 1974

Steve Promotion SP5 ~ Savannah, GA ~ 1974

Linda sewing new patches onto uniform ~ Savannah, GA ~ 1974

Linda ~ Six Flags Over Georgia ~ June, 1974

Steve & Linda ~ Savannah, GA ~ 1974
We were so young and full of hopes and dreams.
We still have hopes and dreams.

Linda ~ 206 McClelland St., Murphy, NC ~ 1974
Our dream became a reality!
Steve was hired to be Band Director at Murphy High School.
Linda was hired to be elementary teacher at Murphy Elementary School.
We rented this little "doll house" on steep "Laundry Hill" in Murphy.

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