Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 125 "Into the Fall of 1991"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
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Comment from MAMONIA
Your life is full and very busy. I remember having so much company
Visiting us when we moved to Florida. Didn't even have a chance to
Shop for furniture when our friends starting coming down.
Sounds like many came to you for advice, as well as companionship.
Your children seem to be very open and honest with you and that's the best job I've seen a parent do. It is not easy being a mother. Most of the troubles fall on her shoulder. You bear it well.
Very interesting.
My best,
Marie
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2021
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Your life is full and very busy. I remember having so much company
Visiting us when we moved to Florida. Didn't even have a chance to
Shop for furniture when our friends starting coming down.
Sounds like many came to you for advice, as well as companionship.
Your children seem to be very open and honest with you and that's the best job I've seen a parent do. It is not easy being a mother. Most of the troubles fall on her shoulder. You bear it well.
Very interesting.
My best,
Marie
Comment Written 14-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2021
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Thank you Marie, Florida is a place everyone wants to go for a vacation. My daughter had way too much company when she lived in Florida. Looking back at my life, i realize there were a lot of minor irritations and problems, and those are the things I tended to mention, but all in all, they were minor compared to things others dealt with. I loved my life and I'm afraid I come across too negative sometimes. I feel God has blessed with more than I deserve.
Beth
Comment from Eunice Amero
A great story. Well written. It's sad when marriages doesn't work out. Things happen and sometimes there isn't anything we can do about it. Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you the best of luck .
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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A great story. Well written. It's sad when marriages doesn't work out. Things happen and sometimes there isn't anything we can do about it. Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you the best of luck .
Comment Written 13-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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Thank you for the nice review and comments. Some people are just too different and life is too short to be miserable.
Beth
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you are most welcome.
Comment from Ben Colder
Years ago, when active in writing Civil War novels, I visited much of what was mentioned. Lookout Mt, etc. I wish to say it was in this fight that Douglas McArthur received the Congressional Medal Of Honor. But, of course, he was Yankee. LOL, It earned the opportunity for a West Point appointment for his famous son. I truly understand the company.
After 3 days some seemed to be like fish. LOL.
Your write always makes me remember the good times with my family.
Best to you Beth.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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Years ago, when active in writing Civil War novels, I visited much of what was mentioned. Lookout Mt, etc. I wish to say it was in this fight that Douglas McArthur received the Congressional Medal Of Honor. But, of course, he was Yankee. LOL, It earned the opportunity for a West Point appointment for his famous son. I truly understand the company.
After 3 days some seemed to be like fish. LOL.
Your write always makes me remember the good times with my family.
Best to you Beth.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and the six stars. I appreciate you reading it today in spite of the fact you are very busy with your novel.
Arthur McArthur was Douglas's father. I didn't know about that. He married a Southern girl he met in New Orleans. I'm glad my story reminds you of good times with your family.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
wow, your family was a hand full at time and this just reminds me that marriage it's a life time commitment and is not easy to keep it afloat. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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wow, your family was a hand full at time and this just reminds me that marriage it's a life time commitment and is not easy to keep it afloat. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
Comment Written 13-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2021
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Thank you Iza. You are right. Marriage is a lifetime commitment and you have to work at it to keep things running smoothly. I really appreciate the six stars.
Beth
Comment from amahra
You say Carol needed a man like your husband. I would go a step further and say that Carol needed to be more like you...not trying to make your man over, and not resenting his being different from you in many respects.
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2021
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You say Carol needed a man like your husband. I would go a step further and say that Carol needed to be more like you...not trying to make your man over, and not resenting his being different from you in many respects.
Comment Written 11-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2021
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Thank you for the review and comments. Yes that is true. It was a mistake both of my daughters made, by believing they could change someone to be more like they wanted them to be. They didn't seem to realize they weren't perfect either. You need to be willing to accept a person as they are before you marry them.
Beth
Comment from Susan Larson
I think what you are doing is wonderful. When my first son died at 16, I wrote to him every day in a journal, then tapered down to weekly, monthly, and then tucked it away. I think writing is the best release from grief. So sorry you lost Evan, but so happy you found such a meaningful way to deal with it.
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2021
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I think what you are doing is wonderful. When my first son died at 16, I wrote to him every day in a journal, then tapered down to weekly, monthly, and then tucked it away. I think writing is the best release from grief. So sorry you lost Evan, but so happy you found such a meaningful way to deal with it.
Comment Written 11-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2021
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Thank you Susan, I appreciate you support. Thanks for reviewing my story and for your lovely comments. I]m sorry you lost your son at sixteen. The baby I lost was only two months. An older child would be so much harder.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
How brave of Carol to share her deepest thoughts in her journals. And how brave of you to read them! I guess she was asking for your support during that very difficult time. Hope she got the spiritual support she needed during that time.
Typo:
becommng a professional singing star. (becoming)
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2021
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How brave of Carol to share her deepest thoughts in her journals. And how brave of you to read them! I guess she was asking for your support during that very difficult time. Hope she got the spiritual support she needed during that time.
Typo:
becommng a professional singing star. (becoming)
Comment Written 11-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2021
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Thank you, Helen. I tried to help her at the time. I realized how this relationship would never work unless something changed. She had spiritual support from several sources but Glen resented those she went to for help. He needed help too and I'm not sure he got it.
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
I'm always happy to read that despite the family issues you had to deal with, you frequently managed to carve out some family time to enjoy life together. What you wrote after describing the issues Connie's friends had struggled with sums up a lot: "I began to think maybe our dramas were less serious than most."
Errors and suggestions:
and up on Lookout mountain.
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and up on Lookout Mountain.
and we took them around site-seeing as well.
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and we took them around sightseeing as well.
but they now had a two year old son.
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but they now had a two-year-old son.
He would become worried about her and agree not to break up.
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He would become worried about her, and agree not to break up.
She still had dreams of becommng a professional singing star.
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She still had dreams of becoming a professional singing star.
Carol had finally gotten to the point she was willing to accept ...
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Carol had finally gotten to the point where she was willing to accept ...
You told me then you didn't think they would stay together.
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You told me then, you didn't think they would stay together.
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I guess we're seeing Carol and Glen's marriage starting to crumble, which is sad. Everyone else seems to be coming along okay, except for Christi, whose stormy relationship with Denny was clearly going downhill as well. I do hope she will have some good years in life, maybe even now. ð???
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2021
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I'm always happy to read that despite the family issues you had to deal with, you frequently managed to carve out some family time to enjoy life together. What you wrote after describing the issues Connie's friends had struggled with sums up a lot: "I began to think maybe our dramas were less serious than most."
Errors and suggestions:
and up on Lookout mountain.
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and up on Lookout Mountain.
and we took them around site-seeing as well.
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and we took them around sightseeing as well.
but they now had a two year old son.
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but they now had a two-year-old son.
He would become worried about her and agree not to break up.
-->
He would become worried about her, and agree not to break up.
She still had dreams of becommng a professional singing star.
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She still had dreams of becoming a professional singing star.
Carol had finally gotten to the point she was willing to accept ...
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Carol had finally gotten to the point where she was willing to accept ...
You told me then you didn't think they would stay together.
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You told me then, you didn't think they would stay together.
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I guess we're seeing Carol and Glen's marriage starting to crumble, which is sad. Everyone else seems to be coming along okay, except for Christi, whose stormy relationship with Denny was clearly going downhill as well. I do hope she will have some good years in life, maybe even now. ð???
Comment Written 10-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2021
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Mary Kay, thank you so much for your valuable help. Christi still has her share of problems. A lot of them or financial problems. Her way of thinking doesn't mesh with mine, but she doesn't seem to be totally unhappy. I will keep praying for her, as I do all my children. I think only God can reach them and make a real difference in their lives.
Beth
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You're very welcome, Beth. I can imagine that you're praying for your children... all good moms like you, who believe in the Lord, are doing exactly that, like my mother prays for me (as I also pray for her). I can relate so much to Christi, because I also have some problems that have followed me through life -- yet I do keep hoping, believing, trusting in God. I will pray for her, too. I've been reading Psalm 27, a lot.
Blessings, Mary Kay
Comment from elchupakabra
I really like the idea of writing from the viewpoint of a memoir, there is certainly a healing factor in being able to remember a loved one by imagining a shared conversation. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing. Later daze.
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2021
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I really like the idea of writing from the viewpoint of a memoir, there is certainly a healing factor in being able to remember a loved one by imagining a shared conversation. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing. Later daze.
Comment Written 10-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2021
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Thank you for the review and for continuing to read my story. I'm glad you like it.
Beth
Comment from lancellot
Very interesting adult themes in this writing, important lessons. First, you never know what kind of problems people have behind closed doors. You can not judge by money or color.
Also, sometimes opposites attract, other times they don't. Marriage isn't always easy. It takes more than some have.
Notes:
She didn't get to come this time, but they (now) had a two year old son.
- recommend removing this word. Not needed.
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2021
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Very interesting adult themes in this writing, important lessons. First, you never know what kind of problems people have behind closed doors. You can not judge by money or color.
Also, sometimes opposites attract, other times they don't. Marriage isn't always easy. It takes more than some have.
Notes:
She didn't get to come this time, but they (now) had a two year old son.
- recommend removing this word. Not needed.
Comment Written 10-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2021
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Thank you so much for reviewing this. I appreciate you well thought out comments. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll rework that sentence.
Beth
