Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 81 "Summer and Fall of 1980"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
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Comment from Rosemary Everson1
History is wonderful to remember. It's great that you can remember what life was like back then....your children will so appreciate your nonfictional facts/writings. I have to catch up on reading some of your prior chapters.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2020
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History is wonderful to remember. It's great that you can remember what life was like back then....your children will so appreciate your nonfictional facts/writings. I have to catch up on reading some of your prior chapters.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. I hope had a good and safe Thanksgiving.
Beth
Comment from amada
I like this family styple story. It's nice to get acquainted to familiar events, kids, grandkids, grandma's, etc. It happens that I have twins in my family as well. That note invited me to read this chapter. My twins are only 9.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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I like this family styple story. It's nice to get acquainted to familiar events, kids, grandkids, grandma's, etc. It happens that I have twins in my family as well. That note invited me to read this chapter. My twins are only 9.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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Twins are fun but they can cause some anxious moments. My twins aren't very much alike being a girl and boy. Thank you for reading my story and comments.
Beth
Comment from Mistydawn
Poor kid having chicken pox and on her birthday too. I'm sure getting the presents she wanted made it a little better. I do hope Carol didn't stumble into a cult. It'll be interesting to see what happens between her and her friend, and what you decide about the van. Your chapter is well-written, very interesting. I look forward to reading more.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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Poor kid having chicken pox and on her birthday too. I'm sure getting the presents she wanted made it a little better. I do hope Carol didn't stumble into a cult. It'll be interesting to see what happens between her and her friend, and what you decide about the van. Your chapter is well-written, very interesting. I look forward to reading more.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the review and comments. I always look forward to reading your reviews.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
Oh, what a heavy burden on Carol to have to dole out the money for the twins. And I was shocked that Don would sell his blood! That's scary especially since he is such an athlete. I hope that Carol didn't get too much into that legalistic type of Christianity. You must have been so worried.
Wartime was horrible in Korea and many children were abandoned. My paternal grandfather started to pick up stray children in the marketplace and bring them home. That's how he started an orphanage. I hope Carol's friend became well adjusted despite being adopted so late.
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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Oh, what a heavy burden on Carol to have to dole out the money for the twins. And I was shocked that Don would sell his blood! That's scary especially since he is such an athlete. I hope that Carol didn't get too much into that legalistic type of Christianity. You must have been so worried.
Wartime was horrible in Korea and many children were abandoned. My paternal grandfather started to pick up stray children in the marketplace and bring them home. That's how he started an orphanage. I hope Carol's friend became well adjusted despite being adopted so late.
Comment Written 25-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
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Thank you Helen. Yes it wasn't fair of us to put that burden on Carol but the twins were lost when it came to money matters. It they had access to any money they used it immediately. At the time, Carol was the only one with any common sense in matters of money. Yes for a while Carol did become very legalistic.
Tommy adjusted nicely. He had some problems but he is a chemist not and has an excellent career. He and Carol talk occasionally but they didn't make it as a couple.
Comment from Sankey
This was another interesting chapter. very informative and I am enjoying going along on the ride with you. Just one very tiny error this time around. Neither[,] his background....Good news. Someone has paid for another year on FS for me.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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This was another interesting chapter. very informative and I am enjoying going along on the ride with you. Just one very tiny error this time around. Neither[,] his background....Good news. Someone has paid for another year on FS for me.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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Thank you for another great review. I'm glad you are going along for the ride. I'm so happy to hear that you will be on FanStory for another years. My membership will be coming up for renewal in January. You are lucky to have friends who pay for yours.
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Been thinking of writing another poem about it. Watch for it.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Beth, this is another great continuation to your story. I love it. Now, bringing up teenagers is difficult enough if you only have one, as I did. But seeing four of them through that rebellious age cannot have been easy. I admire you for that. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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Hi Beth, this is another great continuation to your story. I love it. Now, bringing up teenagers is difficult enough if you only have one, as I did. But seeing four of them through that rebellious age cannot have been easy. I admire you for that. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 24-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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Thank you Ulla. It had its problems but it was fun at time and made life interesting. I don't regret having any of them.
Beth
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Of course not. I so enjoy reading this. :)))
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Gripping--rich with detail; skillfully incorporated historical context. What's the deal with the cult--I'm fascinated! I have a Christian colleague who believes in long skirts, head-covering, no makeup.
(title typo: thre s/b three)
She let us know she was ready to [come home s/b go back].
The week we had taken Carol to Newton [omit comma] was the week prior to Connie's seventh birthday.
Your sister, Nan [period s/b comma] happened to be visiting your mother that weekend.
However [comma] having served in the Korean War, you were concerned about what he might have gone through while living on the streets.
I didn't pass judgement. [spelled judgment in USA]
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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Gripping--rich with detail; skillfully incorporated historical context. What's the deal with the cult--I'm fascinated! I have a Christian colleague who believes in long skirts, head-covering, no makeup.
(title typo: thre s/b three)
She let us know she was ready to [come home s/b go back].
The week we had taken Carol to Newton [omit comma] was the week prior to Connie's seventh birthday.
Your sister, Nan [period s/b comma] happened to be visiting your mother that weekend.
However [comma] having served in the Korean War, you were concerned about what he might have gone through while living on the streets.
I didn't pass judgement. [spelled judgment in USA]
Comment Written 24-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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Thank you Liz, I always love you reviews. comments, and help. You colleague sound like she might be Amish. Some people think very simple dress is more what God would approve of. In Carol's case, this man she was listening too had a lot of ideas, that I'm sure he didn't have scripture to back them up. If people starts to follow some human and take every word they say for gospel. it starts be a cult.
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She's not Amish--she had always considered herself a devout Christian, then ten years ago she came to think she wasn't sufficiently devout given that she cared about her appearance. She and her like-minded group have their own "Church" of sorts.
So, when/how did Carol transition from there to where she is today?
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After a divorce she went to a place that was supposed to help with grieving. They convinced her that the church had made her emotionally dependents. I think they might have gone too far in turning her away from the church. She went too far one way and then too far back the other way. Now she's into some other crazy belief. She believes in time travel and multiple dimensions and that we're in a matrix. It's too wild for me.
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Beth, this chapter of your story reveals quite a lot about the kind of the people your children were becoming. I was very happy to notice that they still came home from time to time and never did walk out on you.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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Dear Beth, this chapter of your story reveals quite a lot about the kind of the people your children were becoming. I was very happy to notice that they still came home from time to time and never did walk out on you.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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Thank you Suzanne, It is true my children are developing their own personalities. Yes, they also came back home. At the time, they weren't in a position of being able to support themselves so they sort of had to come home.
Beth
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I remember those years well. College is always an adventure when it involves our children. LOL I really enjoy reading your memoirs. I know you children and many others will enjoy them.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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I remember those years well. College is always an adventure when it involves our children. LOL I really enjoy reading your memoirs. I know you children and many others will enjoy them.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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Thank you Barbara. I do appreciate the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
This time in our world was a time of superficial peace. We were not at war but the Cold War was always threatening Meanwhile it appears your life picked up the pace with your children becoming more educated and more independent. The action wasn't the problem, it was the thinking that begins to take over. I won't say worrying, just wondering and holding your breath as they meander through new experiences. The cult thing was a big worry in those days. I believe Ronald Reagan was one of the best Statesmen of our time.
Ralf
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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This time in our world was a time of superficial peace. We were not at war but the Cold War was always threatening Meanwhile it appears your life picked up the pace with your children becoming more educated and more independent. The action wasn't the problem, it was the thinking that begins to take over. I won't say worrying, just wondering and holding your breath as they meander through new experiences. The cult thing was a big worry in those days. I believe Ronald Reagan was one of the best Statesmen of our time.
Ralf
Comment Written 24-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2020
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Than you for the review and comments. Yes, the children were growing up the point they could take care of themselves but that didn't keep us from worrying about what they might do.
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LOL. Having been there, done that!
Right?
