Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 120 "The End of a Memorable Year"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
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Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
It takes time to heal from hip surgery and I suppose Evan is slowly getting back to normal. The children seem to have settled into their lives nicely, except, it seems that Christi isn't quite sure of what she wants to be. Your life continues to be full and entertaining, these past few years and you write of it well.
Ralf
reply by the author on 14-May-2021
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It takes time to heal from hip surgery and I suppose Evan is slowly getting back to normal. The children seem to have settled into their lives nicely, except, it seems that Christi isn't quite sure of what she wants to be. Your life continues to be full and entertaining, these past few years and you write of it well.
Ralf
Comment Written 14-May-2021
reply by the author on 14-May-2021
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Thank you for reviewing this. I think it gives me the 15 reviews I need to have recognized. I appreciate you continuing to read my story.
Beth
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
This is a very cozy Christmas chapter. I'm glad Evan is finally able to collect his benefits from the SSA, and that you're both able to celebrate the holiday standing on both feet. The family seems fairly well behaved!
Some errors and suggestions:
This was the earliest time at which you could draw social security.
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This was the earliest time at which you could draw Social Security.
Since they'd spent Thanksgiving at Glen's parents home in South Georgia,
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Since they'd spent Thanksgiving at Glen's parents' home in South Georgia,
She seemed to have gone through the troubled teen years ...
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She seemed to have made it through the troubled teen years ...
but was forced to continue to avoid paying the student loan back.
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but was forced to continue attending, to avoid paying the student loan back.
and she enjoyed giving as well as getting gifts.
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and she enjoyed giving as well as receiving gifts.
In addition to turkey we had at least a dozen different dishes and deserts.
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In addition to turkey, we had at least a dozen different dishes and desserts.
I brought out the Christmas village, and manger scene,
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I brought out the Christmas village, the manger scene,
...and gotten gifts and stockings at his mom's and his dad's houses'
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...and received gifts and stockings at his mom's and his dad's houses,
The night before they had gone to a midnight mass ...
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The night before they had gone to a Midnight Mass ...
Bush had sent many troops into the area.
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President Bush had sent many troops into the area.
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I trust that Christi eventually settled down with money matters, jobs and boyfriends!
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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This is a very cozy Christmas chapter. I'm glad Evan is finally able to collect his benefits from the SSA, and that you're both able to celebrate the holiday standing on both feet. The family seems fairly well behaved!
Some errors and suggestions:
This was the earliest time at which you could draw social security.
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This was the earliest time at which you could draw Social Security.
Since they'd spent Thanksgiving at Glen's parents home in South Georgia,
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Since they'd spent Thanksgiving at Glen's parents' home in South Georgia,
She seemed to have gone through the troubled teen years ...
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She seemed to have made it through the troubled teen years ...
but was forced to continue to avoid paying the student loan back.
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but was forced to continue attending, to avoid paying the student loan back.
and she enjoyed giving as well as getting gifts.
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and she enjoyed giving as well as receiving gifts.
In addition to turkey we had at least a dozen different dishes and deserts.
-->
In addition to turkey, we had at least a dozen different dishes and desserts.
I brought out the Christmas village, and manger scene,
-->
I brought out the Christmas village, the manger scene,
...and gotten gifts and stockings at his mom's and his dad's houses'
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...and received gifts and stockings at his mom's and his dad's houses,
The night before they had gone to a midnight mass ...
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The night before they had gone to a Midnight Mass ...
Bush had sent many troops into the area.
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President Bush had sent many troops into the area.
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I trust that Christi eventually settled down with money matters, jobs and boyfriends!
Comment Written 13-May-2021
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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Thank you again. I always feel better about my chapters after you've shown me what I've missed correcting. I didn't realize that Midnight Mass was the name of a celebration and needed to be capsulized but I don't know a lot about the Catholic church. I really wish I could say Christi will get everything straightened out with money and boy friends. Unfortunately, she will continue to have problems. I still wish I knew how to make her life smoother but she is own worst enemy. She has many good points but her flaws seem to outweigh them. I pray for her and love her, but she is hard to deal with sometimes. I will be posting another story tonight or early tomorrow. Maybe it will on till Saturday or Sunday.
Thank you again for your excellent help
Beth
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You're very welcome, dear Beth. I often seem to miss your promotions, but I've been in and out of FanStory like the wind, so hopefully I'll catch it next time.
I was raised RC, so I thought I would look up the Mass capitalization (later I joined the Church of the Nazarene, long story). "Mass" is always capitalized, and I wasn't 100% sure about "Midnight" but it seemed to go together that way, in the references I looked up.
Like your daughter Christi, I have had some issues that have followed me into adulthood, and which I'm still working on -- I've kind of made my own Mom a little crazy, myself. Fortunately I'm happily married, with no terrible addictions, but my Mom has come to accept me the way I am, although both of us would be happier, if certain things were resolved. (She also has her own troubles to deal with, which we are praying for.)
So your daughter Christi isn't the only one with problems! We can always keep praying for help; God is abundant in grace and mercy, and His ear is attentive to our cry. Thanks for sharing and God bless you!
Love, Mary Kay xoxo
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I love Christi dearly and she has a good heart and claims to love God but I'm afraid she she isn't happy because she feel life is passing her by and she now has a weight problem that she can't accept. By the way, There is another chapter that I think is still active but may go off today.
Beth
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I'm sure you love her enormously! You and my Mom, you were raised differently and have different backgrounds, but I can tell that you're very similar, as awesome mothers.
My weight is one of the issues I've struggled with, but I have it under control much better than I have in the past... I know it's a very difficult thing to struggle with. Some things have gone well in my life, others not as much, so I understand, very much, how Christi feels. The best thing she can do is trust in Christ completely... but of course, you already know that. It's easier to do in some areas, than in others. I still have trouble with my emotions. I will check on your latest chapter!
Comment from Audra J Perez
great work, no complaints this is honestly such a moving poem and id love to read more everyone on here is so talented, im truly moved by this, im not sure what more to add to be honest, keep it up!
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reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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great work, no complaints this is honestly such a moving poem and id love to read more everyone on here is so talented, im truly moved by this, im not sure what more to add to be honest, keep it up!
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Comment Written 13-May-2021
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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Thank you for stopping and reading my chapter. I see you are new on FanStory. Welcome to the site. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I have. I look forward to reading some of your work. You will find that most people will expect to get five stars unless you can suggest ways in which to improve their work regardless of what the instructions say about ratings. The six stars are from really outstanding work. I hope you will stop by again. i'm posting one or two chapters a week.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
What a busy time that was! I feel sorry for your mom, who found joy in a work that she was gifted for and yet your dad made it impossible for her to enjoy working. What a hard life for her.
So is Lenny and Connie not getting married? It seemed they were meant for each other.
Thanks for noting the historical context. I hope Christi finds something that gives her sense of purpose and joy.
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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What a busy time that was! I feel sorry for your mom, who found joy in a work that she was gifted for and yet your dad made it impossible for her to enjoy working. What a hard life for her.
So is Lenny and Connie not getting married? It seemed they were meant for each other.
Thanks for noting the historical context. I hope Christi finds something that gives her sense of purpose and joy.
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Thank you for the review and comments. At this time, everyone believes that Connie and Lenny will eventually marry. The year coming up will determine what will happen with that romance.
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Beth, this chapter, is indeed well Named. It was in deed, a most memorable year. I am particularly glad that no disasters happened, and that every one in the family were getting along well. I sincerely hope that the new year found Christy with a new job. One that she really liked.
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Dear Beth, this chapter, is indeed well Named. It was in deed, a most memorable year. I am particularly glad that no disasters happened, and that every one in the family were getting along well. I sincerely hope that the new year found Christy with a new job. One that she really liked.
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Thank you for the review and yes, things slacked off a bit in order that we had a good Christmas. There was a song called "If we make it though December" That is the way I usually looked at it. I always relaxed a litttle after December passed.
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Dear Beth, I bet you did. I can?t believe how much work you put out setting up your Christmas villages, not to mention all the other things you probably did, to celebrate the holidays.
Comment from 4theloveoftrees
It's becoming difficult to find new things to say, but I really do enjoy your words to your deceased husband as you recount memorable events in your lives. I'm certain this will be such a treasure for your children and grandchildren in the future. Nice job as always, Beth.
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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It's becoming difficult to find new things to say, but I really do enjoy your words to your deceased husband as you recount memorable events in your lives. I'm certain this will be such a treasure for your children and grandchildren in the future. Nice job as always, Beth.
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Don't worry about what you say. I appreciate the fact that you read my posts. I don't no why fanStory insists that you write a certain number of words before it goes through.
Beth
Comment from Ben Colder
She confessed and promised to pay us later, but we realized that we weren't likely ever to see that money--a critical moment in her life.
Your life story is an interesting concept of many typical lives of the middle class, as some say. I find it interesting and similar to ours in some aspects.
Well done, Beth. Evan was a good man. I know you miss him.
Out of sixes
reply by the author on 11-May-2021
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She confessed and promised to pay us later, but we realized that we weren't likely ever to see that money--a critical moment in her life.
Your life story is an interesting concept of many typical lives of the middle class, as some say. I find it interesting and similar to ours in some aspects.
Well done, Beth. Evan was a good man. I know you miss him.
Out of sixes
Comment Written 11-May-2021
reply by the author on 11-May-2021
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Thank you for the review. She always meant to pay us back the money she borrowed. but she somehow never learned how to manage her finances. Evan could never say no to her, but I could. He was a very good man, and I do miss him but I know he was right with the Lord. I didn't want him to suffer, so I'm glad he went when he did. He had cancer, but it didn't get so bad he was in pain.
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I totally understand. My Mary suffered as well but of another ailment. They both are in a better place then we.
My lessings to you
Comment from nancy_e_davis
That sounded like a nice Christmas, Beth. Since Jim passed away we have not enjoyed family get-to gathers at Christmas. Just Thanksgiving. It is just to difficult to do at our age. All the decorations are hard to put up and harder to take down. LOL Good job, Dear. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 11-May-2021
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That sounded like a nice Christmas, Beth. Since Jim passed away we have not enjoyed family get-to gathers at Christmas. Just Thanksgiving. It is just to difficult to do at our age. All the decorations are hard to put up and harder to take down. LOL Good job, Dear. Nancy:)
Comment Written 11-May-2021
reply by the author on 11-May-2021
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Thank you Nancy. I haven't had Christmas at my house since 2016. I always had both Thanksgiving and Christmas here when Evan was alive. My son keeps begging me to do it again and might try Thanksgiving this year, but I'm not up to decorating for Christmas.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
As always, masterful narration and richly evocative--a tour de force of feasting--I'm referring not only to your XMAS spread but to the figurative feasting by this enthralled reader! Wonderful chapter.
reply by the author on 11-May-2021
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As always, masterful narration and richly evocative--a tour de force of feasting--I'm referring not only to your XMAS spread but to the figurative feasting by this enthralled reader! Wonderful chapter.
Comment Written 10-May-2021
reply by the author on 11-May-2021
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Thanks you again for the review and all the lovely adjectives you use in your remarks.
Beth
Comment from Sankey
Well done and look what I still have! This was a good read. Surprise surprise NO SPAGS! Keep it coming always enjoy reading your story. Hope you are doing ok.
reply by the author on 10-May-2021
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Well done and look what I still have! This was a good read. Surprise surprise NO SPAGS! Keep it coming always enjoy reading your story. Hope you are doing ok.
Comment Written 10-May-2021
reply by the author on 10-May-2021
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Thank you so much for reading and commenting on this. I'm glad I don't have spags this time. I 'm glad you had six stars for me. Thank you.
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I know Dr Martin the Psycchiatrist was SDA but not sure if Mr Grant the Neurosurgeon was. He also practised at the Government Royal North Shore Hospital.
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There are a lot of Adventist hospital all over the world. They are big into health. I 6hink we joined that church in 1965.
