Remembering Yesterday
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Comment from nomi338
Now I feel that I kind of know you guys, your friends and family as well. No need to worry, I will not come calling. I will be happy to enjoy the association from afar. Good story. I like your style of story telling, nice and relaxed. It sort of feels like just sitting down and having a conversation with an old friend.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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Now I feel that I kind of know you guys, your friends and family as well. No need to worry, I will not come calling. I will be happy to enjoy the association from afar. Good story. I like your style of story telling, nice and relaxed. It sort of feels like just sitting down and having a conversation with an old friend.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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Thank you so much for the review. It is nice to have you drop by and read my story. I'm glad you feel you know us and the story has a relaxed feel to it. I hope you stop again.
Beth
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Without question o doubt, I will be checking in to see what you are up to. :))
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
It seems that your family continued to keep you very busy! Christi, especially, was a "high-maintenance" daughter. And then there was the $200 to repair Connie's car. You guys were very devoted to your family, but I'm sure you did it for as long as you could, just as my mother did. You're a very loving family.
Here are my suggested revisions:
they would still have to drive 32 mile north of Atlanta.
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they would still have to drive 32 miles north of Atlanta.
From Don, I learned they didn't get to his house until two a.m.
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From Don, I learned they didn't get to his house until two a.m.,
The repairs were over $200.,which you and I had to pay for.
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The repairs were over $200, which you and I had to pay for.
She told us her group was the worse kids at the camp,
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She told us her group was the worst kids at the camp,
I told him we had talked to her once after she returned from Atlanta.
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I told him we had talked to her once, after she returned from Atlanta.
She had more boyfriends than she knew what do with,
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She had more boyfriends than she knew what to do with,
At least, some the guys were keeping our house filled with fresh flowers.
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At least, some of the guys were keeping our house filled with fresh flowers.
and digging on the storm shelter you were in the process of building,
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and digging on the storm shelter you were in the process of building.
and the mountain towering over it.
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and a mountain towering over it.
but she never been to Chicago, and she decided to go.
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but she had never been to Chicago, and she decided to go.
...with a younger better-looking guy.
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...with a younger, better-looking guy.
He had just completed a project involving finishing out the interior of a basement in a house ...
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He had just completed a project, involving finishing out the interior of a basement in a house, ...
people should start living like they were already a millionaires,
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people should start living like they were already millionaires,
and they going deeper and deeper into debt.
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and they were going deeper and deeper into debt.
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The part about "living like you're already millionaires" made me want to laugh. You're so right! It's a great way to get into debt.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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It seems that your family continued to keep you very busy! Christi, especially, was a "high-maintenance" daughter. And then there was the $200 to repair Connie's car. You guys were very devoted to your family, but I'm sure you did it for as long as you could, just as my mother did. You're a very loving family.
Here are my suggested revisions:
they would still have to drive 32 mile north of Atlanta.
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they would still have to drive 32 miles north of Atlanta.
From Don, I learned they didn't get to his house until two a.m.
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From Don, I learned they didn't get to his house until two a.m.,
The repairs were over $200.,which you and I had to pay for.
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The repairs were over $200, which you and I had to pay for.
She told us her group was the worse kids at the camp,
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She told us her group was the worst kids at the camp,
I told him we had talked to her once after she returned from Atlanta.
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I told him we had talked to her once, after she returned from Atlanta.
She had more boyfriends than she knew what do with,
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She had more boyfriends than she knew what to do with,
At least, some the guys were keeping our house filled with fresh flowers.
-->
At least, some of the guys were keeping our house filled with fresh flowers.
and digging on the storm shelter you were in the process of building,
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and digging on the storm shelter you were in the process of building.
and the mountain towering over it.
-->
and a mountain towering over it.
but she never been to Chicago, and she decided to go.
-->
but she had never been to Chicago, and she decided to go.
...with a younger better-looking guy.
-->
...with a younger, better-looking guy.
He had just completed a project involving finishing out the interior of a basement in a house ...
-->
He had just completed a project, involving finishing out the interior of a basement in a house, ...
people should start living like they were already a millionaires,
-->
people should start living like they were already millionaires,
and they going deeper and deeper into debt.
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and they were going deeper and deeper into debt.
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The part about "living like you're already millionaires" made me want to laugh. You're so right! It's a great way to get into debt.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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Thank you so much, Mary Kay. I don't know what I would do without you. You are the best. That book about the millionaire idea got Don and Kimberly into more trouble. They took seriously but it sure didn't work for them.
Beth
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You're very welcome, as always, Beth. I imagine the only one who made money from that guy's book, was the guy who wrote it.
Blessings and love, Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from Ulla
Hi Beth, this is again a very good chapter about the coming and going of your big family. I so enjoy it. I always look out for a new chapter.
I found two small things:
At least, some (of) the guys were keeping our house filled with fresh flowers.
in the process of building [,](.)
Now I wonder what will happen next. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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Hi Beth, this is again a very good chapter about the coming and going of your big family. I so enjoy it. I always look out for a new chapter.
I found two small things:
At least, some (of) the guys were keeping our house filled with fresh flowers.
in the process of building [,](.)
Now I wonder what will happen next. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 25-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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Thank you Ulla. Thanks also for finding to two spags for me. I'm always so pleased to hear you say you look forward to reading my chapters.
Beth
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Because I am. It's wonderful to be able to follow some of your life😊😊
Comment from Ben Colder
The storm cellar but I am familiar with. Don learned the back-breaking experience too. My mother law was scared to death of storms. Good one Beth. Your kids certainly kept you and Evan on your toes.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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The storm cellar but I am familiar with. Don learned the back-breaking experience too. My mother law was scared to death of storms. Good one Beth. Your kids certainly kept you and Evan on your toes.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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Thank you so much Chuck. I miss seeing your story when you were posting often. I look forward to reading the book once it is out. I really appreciate the six stars. I'm glad when I seen you on this site.
Beth
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I am blessed to have a friend like you.
Comment from Gert sherwood
Beth your true story of what happened in the
Summer of 1994. I found very well written of what you and your family did. The story I most enjoyed was reading about your
23rd of June was your 38th wedding anniversary.
Gert
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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Beth your true story of what happened in the
Summer of 1994. I found very well written of what you and your family did. The story I most enjoyed was reading about your
23rd of June was your 38th wedding anniversary.
Gert
Comment Written 24-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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Thank you Gert. I'm so glad you continue to enjoy my story. The years flew by too quickly. Although it wasn't all smooth sailing, I was happy with my life and still am.
Beth
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Beth
You are most welcome
Gert
Comment from Judy Lawless
You say your wrote a journal "for a while" Beth, so that means a lot of this must be from memory. I'm impressed with how much detail you can remember about the lives of your kids. Another interesting chapter.
A few little spags:
"but she (had) never been to Chicago"
"already (a) millionaires,"
"Don and Kimberly had been spending money like they were millionaires ever since they'd been married, and they (were)going deeper and deeper into debt."
"toward life as an(a) responsible adult."
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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You say your wrote a journal "for a while" Beth, so that means a lot of this must be from memory. I'm impressed with how much detail you can remember about the lives of your kids. Another interesting chapter.
A few little spags:
"but she (had) never been to Chicago"
"already (a) millionaires,"
"Don and Kimberly had been spending money like they were millionaires ever since they'd been married, and they (were)going deeper and deeper into debt."
"toward life as an(a) responsible adult."
Comment Written 24-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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Thank you so much, Judy, for the great review and for telling me about those errors. I do have a good memory but occasionally I get something in the wrong time frame. I think I mentioned Evan building the storm shelter in an earlier chapter.
Beth
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Yes, it is harder to keep track of the time than the memories, for sure.
Comment from knowledge
There is nothing wrong with this. You did an excellent job.
My first wife passed on just before the Two Towers were destroyed. We were married for 32 great years. My second wife just passed on this Feb 24 after 20 great years of marriage. Both by sickness. My kids want me to get married again because they don't want me to be alone . . .
I still talk to both of them also.
May Our Heavenly Family Bless You and Yours.
Your Friend, Danny
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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There is nothing wrong with this. You did an excellent job.
My first wife passed on just before the Two Towers were destroyed. We were married for 32 great years. My second wife just passed on this Feb 24 after 20 great years of marriage. Both by sickness. My kids want me to get married again because they don't want me to be alone . . .
I still talk to both of them also.
May Our Heavenly Family Bless You and Yours.
Your Friend, Danny
Comment Written 24-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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Thank you Danny, I really appreciate your interest in my story and I enjoyed reading your comments. We we biring children into to he most of the time they remain a part of our lives forever. I lost Evan to cancer in 2017 after 61 years.
Beth
Comment from Sherry Asbury
To speak to your dear husband is wonderful. It must make you feel less sad and alone. It is a wonderful idea for other children t have that knowledge of the two of you as a couple. There is something very sweet and special about this!!
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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To speak to your dear husband is wonderful. It must make you feel less sad and alone. It is a wonderful idea for other children t have that knowledge of the two of you as a couple. There is something very sweet and special about this!!
Comment Written 24-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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Thank you so much Sherry. My children all live near enough the we see and talk a lot. I live alone but I don't feel alone or lonely. It is a pleasure to talk to him as though he is still with me.
Beth
Such beautiful love, my dear Poet.
Comment from lyenochka
Whew! Another busy time. I was worried about that trip that Connie took. It was good that Don was understanding about Connie and her friends invading his home but I'm sure Kimberly wasn't happy.
I liked your calm way of saying that you were "not impressed" with Carol's friend, with Don's get rich scheme, and with Christi's many boyfriends especially Denny.
She told us her group was the worse kids at the camp (worst)
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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Whew! Another busy time. I was worried about that trip that Connie took. It was good that Don was understanding about Connie and her friends invading his home but I'm sure Kimberly wasn't happy.
I liked your calm way of saying that you were "not impressed" with Carol's friend, with Don's get rich scheme, and with Christi's many boyfriends especially Denny.
She told us her group was the worse kids at the camp (worst)
Comment Written 24-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2021
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Thank you Helen. As new parents. Evan and I never realized what an impact those four would continue to make on our lives as long as we lived. I'm sure my own parents always remained concerned about me but I didn't feel their constant presence in my life after I moved away. Maybe we didn't raise them to be as independent as we should have.
Beth
Comment from royowen
Your kids were sure active, and lived all over the place, if my son in law's work hadn't taken him interstate I'm sure they would living here nearby. I love your posts, and how your kids were still costing you money heh, the apron strings are very stretchy. Beautifully written Beth. Blessings Roy
Typo : seemed to be count(r)y 2: Only (envolved) involved? 3: soon they would (soon)
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reply by the author on 24-Sep-2021
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Your kids were sure active, and lived all over the place, if my son in law's work hadn't taken him interstate I'm sure they would living here nearby. I love your posts, and how your kids were still costing you money heh, the apron strings are very stretchy. Beautifully written Beth. Blessings Roy
Typo : seemed to be count(r)y 2: Only (envolved) involved? 3: soon they would (soon)
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Comment Written 24-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2021
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Thank you so much for the review. I'm so glad when someone like you is able to spot my spags, before someone who counts off for them reads it.
Beth
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My pleasure Beth, we are all in the boat.
