I just gave out the trophies for a junior golf tournament in memory of my brother George, who died in 1967 on a road trip to see the first snow fall on Mt. Mitchell in North Carolina, located off the famous Blue Ridge Highway.
For the first time in my life since my brother died, I enjoyed talking about him without tears and giving out the trophies to the young golfers he has inspired. I was only 12 when he died. Why does it take so long to get over or through or be able to live with the death of someone you loved? All I know is today was a freeing moment.
My brother George is a huge part of why I am writing The South I Knew: Love Letters to My Children. Now I know he is okay with this. I have received e-mails from people related to us, or who otherwise have knowledge of Galivants Ferry, S.C. It is so exciting to hear new stories about my relatives, stories that carry the flavor of The South I Knew.
If you have heard stories about Galivants Ferry and surrounding areas or have comments, please contact me. My e-mail address is christydouglas@hollidayassociates.com. All information will remain private unless you tell me it’s okay to talk about it. This book is not only about my family; it’s about the community of people who supported each other, loved each other, had differences with each other, but were still a member and a huge part of a community knitted with different yarns of many colors… with many dropped stitches.
We are not perfect at all, but we need each other — and today was a testament to that. Seeing those young golfers playing in a tournament in memory of my brother and excited about their life. That was a blessing I did not expect to receive. Today I am thankful for the life God has given me and the windows he opens for us everyday. Jump in!
The South I Knew 
hello ,I was raised on a Holiday farm in Galivants Ferry,a sharecroppers daughter.Joseph Holiday was a good man to work with.Still remember loving visiting the 2 stores they owened,the Galivants Ferry one and the one @ Jordanville.Had everything that a big department store had,name brands and all.My best to the family been awhile since I have seen them.
Mattie, Thank you for the kind comments. I would love to meet you and reminisce. My tel number is 843-358-3411… Leave a message and I will call you back.. Your family is kinfolk to me and I want to remember as many families as possible and mention them in my book because without them I would not be here today and they are part of the fabric that makes Galivants Ferry speccial. Christy
I know I e mailed you but I never believe people get them. I guess I am part of the old South for sure. Lets get together and share memories. If you live in Jordanville we are definately kinfolks.. please , please call me at 843-358-3411. I bet we will have fun and laugh. Take care, Christy
I thought I had replied long ago and as it turns out i do not think i did… just learning all these new areas on the computer… Thank you so much for your comment and I would love to pick your brain for memories so i can tell more about Galivants Ferry in my recollections. Plus, I really want to make a point that you and your family are the only reason I truly have a book to write… I want all to be recognized . Our families are all Kinfolks… love, christy
Mattie, I thought I had responded to this but these computers are truly new to me in this realm. I would love to call you and get together by phone of otherwise. Finding “kinfolk” from the Ferry has made this project so much more special than i ever imagined. I would love to hear some stories. My e mail address is 125 west highway 501. I feel I have emailed you already and printed it out but the word press says I have not responded to you. No matter, the main thing is that I want you to know I would love to get in contact with you and learn more about The South I Knew so with your permission I can write them down or better yet … you write them down in your own words.. Take Care..Christian Holliday Douglas…. everyone calls me Christy