Remembering Yesterday
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Comment from estory
What comes through in this narrative is the way life events shape the direction of life in the future. Example: your son's injury while practicing gymnastics leads him into exploring sport's medicine. Then there is the indecision of the younger daughter, who can't seem to decide on a career, and we have to wonder what that will lead to. The incident with the cop in the opening doesn't seem to have much to do with the rest of the chapter, but it does throw in one of those tense moments in life that kind of unsettle you as you are going along the road on the journey of life. estory
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2020
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What comes through in this narrative is the way life events shape the direction of life in the future. Example: your son's injury while practicing gymnastics leads him into exploring sport's medicine. Then there is the indecision of the younger daughter, who can't seem to decide on a career, and we have to wonder what that will lead to. The incident with the cop in the opening doesn't seem to have much to do with the rest of the chapter, but it does throw in one of those tense moments in life that kind of unsettle you as you are going along the road on the journey of life. estory
Comment Written 09-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and you excellent comments. You will find in this story many time things that don't actually match. They are various things I remember from certain time periods in my family life. It is sort of like going back and doing a diary from memories. I do appreciate you reading this.
Beth
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Well a lot happened in this part, Beth. I would have been frightened to death by that miserable policeman. It's awkward when you live in one state that has certain laws, then travel to another which have different ones. Must be very confusing. I had a chuckle about the reems of paper, lol. The Lord blessing him with stolen goods?? LOL. I'm sure it was your words that prompted the serman he gave the thief. The children all seem settled, apart from that one time with that new teacher. Another really interesting part of your story, Beth, I really enjoyed it. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2020
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Well a lot happened in this part, Beth. I would have been frightened to death by that miserable policeman. It's awkward when you live in one state that has certain laws, then travel to another which have different ones. Must be very confusing. I had a chuckle about the reems of paper, lol. The Lord blessing him with stolen goods?? LOL. I'm sure it was your words that prompted the serman he gave the thief. The children all seem settled, apart from that one time with that new teacher. Another really interesting part of your story, Beth, I really enjoyed it. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 09-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2020
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Thank you, Sandra. I really appreciate you reviewing my story. I'm so glad you find it interestings.
Beth
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
You write such interesting accounts of life, back in those days. And you have such a great memory for details! Sometimes when I look back at all the wonderful holidays I spent with family (even though I never raised my own), it makes me wish I had a photographic memory of all the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, all the birthday parties, all the New Year's Day and Easter Sunday celebrations. Actually I was often somewhat self-conscious at the larger gatherings and had some social anxiety, but now I wish I could have it all back (minus the anxiety). I would like to have a videotape of my youth -- well, maybe not everything in my youth, but quite a few things. Maybe if I'd have had children, many things would be indelibly imprinted on my memory, as it seems to be for you. It must be amazing because they're a part of you, and yet there they are, walking around on their own!
Here are the revisions I suggest:
The older children to a Tennessee College.
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The older children change to a Tennessee College.
Other incidences involve Connie's school and my job at a printing company.
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Other incidents involved Connie's school and my job at a printing company.
...and I pulled an old one out by mistake. [close up extra space after "pulled"]
A few weeks later, we drove them to SAU in Tennessee. [It would be good to spell out the name of SAU; I'm not familiar with colleges in Tennessee -- maybe my husband, a football fan, would be!]
...so we didn't go into the boys dorm at all.
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...so we didn't go into the boys' dorm at all.
He was inspired by the Olympic gymnasts, Curt Thomas, from Indiana, and by Bart Conner, from Illinois.
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He was inspired by the Olympic gymnasts: Curt Thomas, from Indiana, and Bart Conner, from Illinois.
with no paper work involved.
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with no paperwork involved.
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You had courage to tell your boss that it was wrong to deal in stolen goods. I can understand why the incident was amusing (considering the Lord had shown him all this using someone wearing a dress, that someone being you), but it must have taken some courage on his part, to confront a guy who was selling the stolen paper. What if he'd had a short fuse, or was a violent thug? I guess he was just a regular guy with compromised morals, and wasn't mean enough to assault a guy who reminded him, perhaps, of his Sunday School teacher in his youth.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2020
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You write such interesting accounts of life, back in those days. And you have such a great memory for details! Sometimes when I look back at all the wonderful holidays I spent with family (even though I never raised my own), it makes me wish I had a photographic memory of all the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, all the birthday parties, all the New Year's Day and Easter Sunday celebrations. Actually I was often somewhat self-conscious at the larger gatherings and had some social anxiety, but now I wish I could have it all back (minus the anxiety). I would like to have a videotape of my youth -- well, maybe not everything in my youth, but quite a few things. Maybe if I'd have had children, many things would be indelibly imprinted on my memory, as it seems to be for you. It must be amazing because they're a part of you, and yet there they are, walking around on their own!
Here are the revisions I suggest:
The older children to a Tennessee College.
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The older children change to a Tennessee College.
Other incidences involve Connie's school and my job at a printing company.
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Other incidents involved Connie's school and my job at a printing company.
...and I pulled an old one out by mistake. [close up extra space after "pulled"]
A few weeks later, we drove them to SAU in Tennessee. [It would be good to spell out the name of SAU; I'm not familiar with colleges in Tennessee -- maybe my husband, a football fan, would be!]
...so we didn't go into the boys dorm at all.
-->
...so we didn't go into the boys' dorm at all.
He was inspired by the Olympic gymnasts, Curt Thomas, from Indiana, and by Bart Conner, from Illinois.
-->
He was inspired by the Olympic gymnasts: Curt Thomas, from Indiana, and Bart Conner, from Illinois.
with no paper work involved.
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with no paperwork involved.
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You had courage to tell your boss that it was wrong to deal in stolen goods. I can understand why the incident was amusing (considering the Lord had shown him all this using someone wearing a dress, that someone being you), but it must have taken some courage on his part, to confront a guy who was selling the stolen paper. What if he'd had a short fuse, or was a violent thug? I guess he was just a regular guy with compromised morals, and wasn't mean enough to assault a guy who reminded him, perhaps, of his Sunday School teacher in his youth.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much for the great review and the help you give so willingly. I don't have a photography memory but I actually remember things better before the children were in the picture. Sometimes they correct me on the timing of some events but for the most part I remember more than they do. I enjoyed reading all of your comment and really appreciate the six stars.
Beth
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You're very welcome, Beth, as always. I don't know your age, but you seem to be in my parents' generation, judging from the timing of events in your autobiography etc. My Mom is sharp, like you are. God bless you! There's a lot to be said for clean living, and God's grace too.
Comment from Sankey
Definitely in need of a SIX. A very good story and the moral element, on stealing was a good inclusion as well. Just a couple of spags for you on this round. cypress trees live(d) that long.
met people who would be going to coll[a](e)ge with them
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
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Definitely in need of a SIX. A very good story and the moral element, on stealing was a good inclusion as well. Just a couple of spags for you on this round. cypress trees live(d) that long.
met people who would be going to coll[a](e)ge with them
Comment Written 06-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comment and for all those lovely stars.
Beth
Comment from Mistydawn
It sounds like the twins had an enjoyable summer. Your tour sounds oo. Poor Don, hurt again. I'll be interesting to see if he goes into sports medicine. Hopefully, Christi will figure out her path. Your story is well-written, interesting. I look forward to reading more.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
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It sounds like the twins had an enjoyable summer. Your tour sounds oo. Poor Don, hurt again. I'll be interesting to see if he goes into sports medicine. Hopefully, Christi will figure out her path. Your story is well-written, interesting. I look forward to reading more.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. I'm so glad you still like reading my story.
Beth
Comment from Ben Colder
The Lord used you to open the man's spiritual mind and was able to minister truth to the situation. Very well done. Had you not been in the place the Lord could use He would have done something different. We all learn, sometimes the hard way.
Amazing how you can remember all of this.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
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The Lord used you to open the man's spiritual mind and was able to minister truth to the situation. Very well done. Had you not been in the place the Lord could use He would have done something different. We all learn, sometimes the hard way.
Amazing how you can remember all of this.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2020
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Thank you Chuck, I really appreciate the nice review and the six stars.
I'm having to think harder now to remember than about things when I was younger. I kids can't remember as well as I can.
Beth
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It get worse. LOL. But really enjoy it.
Comment from zanya
A chapter with lots of interesting tales about life as the young adults continue to work out their own life choices -interesting discovery about the cypress trees
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2020
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A chapter with lots of interesting tales about life as the young adults continue to work out their own life choices -interesting discovery about the cypress trees
Comment Written 05-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2020
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Thank you for reading and commenting on this. I knew the redwood in California lived to be very old and sequoia trees but I didn't know about the cypress.
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
These chapters are very well written and depict a loving couple who cherish their children and keep them in their sights. I know you are addressing your husband and laying out the interpersonal concerns between you and your husband for the children to understand how and why you decided on various actions. How have they responded to your book? Are they enjoying it?
Ralf
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2020
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These chapters are very well written and depict a loving couple who cherish their children and keep them in their sights. I know you are addressing your husband and laying out the interpersonal concerns between you and your husband for the children to understand how and why you decided on various actions. How have they responded to your book? Are they enjoying it?
Ralf
Comment Written 05-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2020
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They love my book. They like seeing life from my perspective. They are all reading it as I write it except Christi. She never has the time and she only read the first couple of chapters. She says she will read it. Thank you so much for the review. Other people are reading it like cousins and friends. I'm surprised so many people want to read it.
Beth
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My original book was for my four boys, because someone mistakenly told them I had an affair. I then felt I had to reveal the way it really was. Now I am adding imagery, etc and am fictionalizing the story. I had the same experience with the original biography. They loved it and wanted others to read it. Mine does have some very personal things in it.
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I love the book you are writing now. I'm always excited when I see another chapter posted.
Beth
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I love the book you are writing now. I'm always excited when I see another chapter posted.
Beth
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
I can see all these children in their various activities, and I feel for them as they struggle to find something that interests them as a possible career.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2020
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I can see all these children in their various activities, and I feel for them as they struggle to find something that interests them as a possible career.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2020
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Thank you for your continuing interest. I really appreciate your reviews and comments.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
What a busy time for you! I hope Christi found just the right major. Sounds like Don went into sports medicine. (What a flashback to remember those gymnasts names!) What a scary experience with that policeman in FL!!
So glad that you were able to gently direct your boss into thinking about godly conduct in business!
who would be going to collage (college)
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2020
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What a busy time for you! I hope Christi found just the right major. Sounds like Don went into sports medicine. (What a flashback to remember those gymnasts names!) What a scary experience with that policeman in FL!!
So glad that you were able to gently direct your boss into thinking about godly conduct in business!
who would be going to collage (college)
Comment Written 05-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2020
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Thank you for the review and comments. Don didn't exactly go into sports medicine but he did come close. He was able to use what he learned from the doctor.
Beth
