At Home in Mississippi
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Crisis with the Mortgage Money"Growing up in the 40 and 50 in MIssissippi
21 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
Wow, I wish I still had a six for this amazing story, Beth. Not only is it flawless technically, but it is also a compelling and poignant tale with characters so real that the reader becomes immersed, praying for the young couple's fortune to change when the money is found to be ruined.
Exceptional descriptions and pacing, too, in addition to dialogue that anyone can imagine saying.
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2024
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Wow, I wish I still had a six for this amazing story, Beth. Not only is it flawless technically, but it is also a compelling and poignant tale with characters so real that the reader becomes immersed, praying for the young couple's fortune to change when the money is found to be ruined.
Exceptional descriptions and pacing, too, in addition to dialogue that anyone can imagine saying.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2024
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Thank you, Dawn. I appreciate the thought. I'm glad you liked the story. I remember it from being told about it from my mother.
Beth
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Thesis
Hi Beth, that was a very nail-biting story. The way you described the couple and what they had to go through to save that money showed their desire to better their lives and to own their own piece of land. How you detailed their disappointment in what should have been their joyous moment was heartbreaking. I'm glad this finally worked out well 0 many non-fiction moments like this do not.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Hi Beth, that was a very nail-biting story. The way you described the couple and what they had to go through to save that money showed their desire to better their lives and to own their own piece of land. How you detailed their disappointment in what should have been their joyous moment was heartbreaking. I'm glad this finally worked out well 0 many non-fiction moments like this do not.
Comment Written 31-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much Thesis. These two became my parents when I arrived on the scene. I'm telling this story as my mom related it ot me.
Beth
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Where there is a will there is a way, and God helped them to find it. I am so happy that Lucille found a solution. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings and the next chapter.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Where there is a will there is a way, and God helped them to find it. I am so happy that Lucille found a solution. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings and the next chapter.
Comment Written 31-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Thank you Iza. I'm glad you like this. I appreciat the review.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
This is very interesting and the situation and dialogues appear authentic. We bought our first house last year and it would feel like a nightmare, should something happen to the funds put aside for our mortgage. Many readers will relate to the scenario. I'm so glad the sun got rid of the white mold. Sounds like a miracle. Excellent writing!
Just one note
fine white pow(d)er
Best wishes,
Alex
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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This is very interesting and the situation and dialogues appear authentic. We bought our first house last year and it would feel like a nightmare, should something happen to the funds put aside for our mortgage. Many readers will relate to the scenario. I'm so glad the sun got rid of the white mold. Sounds like a miracle. Excellent writing!
Just one note
fine white pow(d)er
Best wishes,
Alex
Comment Written 31-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Thank you so Alex. I appreciate the review. This is the story as my mom told it to me. So I believe it to authentic. The dialogue may not be exact but probably close.
Beth
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I bet it is. I understand because I heard stories from my mom too. The funny thing is, whether or not it was, my mom would add "it's true," at the end, so who would question that. It made people laughed when I recalled that with other cute things. at her wake. My mom was born in 1931. I was her youngest, and boy could she tell stories. I do empathize with you.
Alex :)
Comment from Ben Colder
An excellent story. I can see this happening and I know the feeling of being cold and hugging a pot belly stove. I bet they trusted banks after this experience.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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An excellent story. I can see this happening and I know the feeling of being cold and hugging a pot belly stove. I bet they trusted banks after this experience.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Thank you for a great review and the six stars. Those days weren't all bad but I like the convenious of today.
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You, batcha
Comment from lyenochka
Yes, I remember your story of your parents and what a heart-stopping thing to have all their hard-earned, carefully saved money appearing worthless until the mold came off. Well told!
You probably already fixed:
we have left for ggs. (eggs)
I don't ever want to own anyone (owe)
ajoining Glover' father land, (Glover's father's)
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Yes, I remember your story of your parents and what a heart-stopping thing to have all their hard-earned, carefully saved money appearing worthless until the mold came off. Well told!
You probably already fixed:
we have left for ggs. (eggs)
I don't ever want to own anyone (owe)
ajoining Glover' father land, (Glover's father's)
Comment Written 30-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Thanks you Helen. I knew you would remember. I'm starting to think you have total recall. I wrote it first as fiction and the names were different among many other things. I have made those corrections but thank you for notivcing
Comment from Ric Myworld
As I've said many times, I'm a big sucker for happy endings, and this chapter left me with a big smile on my face. It also got me to thinking about cornbread and a big ol' pot of beans with onions, a ham hock or smoked jowl bacon, or both. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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As I've said many times, I'm a big sucker for happy endings, and this chapter left me with a big smile on my face. It also got me to thinking about cornbread and a big ol' pot of beans with onions, a ham hock or smoked jowl bacon, or both. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Thank you RIc. Now you've got me thinking about cornbread, beans and onions. My daughter told me yesterdau she was craving blackeyes and cornbread. Either would work for me but I definitely want the onions.
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I'm with you. I want onions and garlic on everything. :-)
Comment from Brett Matthew West
"Glover's father land" should Glover's father's land.
Seems all is well that turned out well, getting rid of that mold.
The old coot would have taken their home no doubt.
Drying that money out in the sun wise idea.
Burn the mortgage note and the old man too.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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"Glover's father land" should Glover's father's land.
Seems all is well that turned out well, getting rid of that mold.
The old coot would have taken their home no doubt.
Drying that money out in the sun wise idea.
Burn the mortgage note and the old man too.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Thank you Brett. I appreciate the review and comments. Five twenties doesn't seem like much now but I sure it did back then.
Beth
Comment from Begin Again
Good morning, Beth....What a wonderful blessing for Lucille and Andrew. I fear I would have fainted on the spot in misery. Her quick thinking and the proverbial clothesline saved the day. A truly wonderful rendering of their efforts to survive and move forward. Well done!
Carol
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Good morning, Beth....What a wonderful blessing for Lucille and Andrew. I fear I would have fainted on the spot in misery. Her quick thinking and the proverbial clothesline saved the day. A truly wonderful rendering of their efforts to survive and move forward. Well done!
Carol
Comment Written 30-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2024
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Thank you Carol, I really appreciate the review and comments. I'm glad you liked it.
Beth
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I thought of that too. I was so glad when they found it dry. I get so invested sometimes in your stories. I can breath a little easier now. You wrote this with a lot of feeling. Good work. Karen
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2024
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I thought of that too. I was so glad when they found it dry. I get so invested sometimes in your stories. I can breath a little easier now. You wrote this with a lot of feeling. Good work. Karen
Comment Written 30-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2024
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Thank you Karen. I 'm glad you found this one more interesting than the beginning.
Beth
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Beginnings can be difficult. So much stuff in our heads and it all wants to come out at once sometimes. We aren't always in charge I find. :-)