Living the Elusive Dream
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "At Home in Chattanooga"Home in Chattanooga 3rd book in Elusive Dream set.
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Comment from Spitfire
I got a kick out of the real estate lade trying to arrange a possible marriage between her daughter and Don. It seems you try so hard to keeping the family together at least on holidays.
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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I got a kick out of the real estate lade trying to arrange a possible marriage between her daughter and Don. It seems you try so hard to keeping the family together at least on holidays.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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Thank you for the review. I don't always have them all together but we try. I really appreciate the six stars.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Your family has moved different directions at this point, which, I think is inevitable with large families, or families in general once the kids get to moving about age.
Funny about Christi wanting to go to her grandparents, who were not expecting her. Sounds about right.
Best laid plans of parents do often go astray.
Take care, and best wishes with the book,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023
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Your family has moved different directions at this point, which, I think is inevitable with large families, or families in general once the kids get to moving about age.
Funny about Christi wanting to go to her grandparents, who were not expecting her. Sounds about right.
Best laid plans of parents do often go astray.
Take care, and best wishes with the book,
Rhonda
Comment Written 15-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023
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Thanks again Rhonda. For a while my family did go in different directions but now they are all 20 to 30 minutes away from me anrd I see they all often.
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Oh, how lucky you are! Mine are pretty scattered at present. Sometimes, lol, that?s a good thing.
Comment from lyenochka
But we know that Don and Kimberly got married and you have a lovely granddaughter because of that union. So I guess all it was that was off was the timing. But considering how pushy Jane was, it does raise up some red flags about the family as in-laws!
Fate has it's own agenda. (its)
fate works things out with it's own timing. (its)
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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But we know that Don and Kimberly got married and you have a lovely granddaughter because of that union. So I guess all it was that was off was the timing. But considering how pushy Jane was, it does raise up some red flags about the family as in-laws!
Fate has it's own agenda. (its)
fate works things out with it's own timing. (its)
Comment Written 14-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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You know that because you read the first story. The majority of my fans are new or have poor memories. LOL There are some serious red flags but for my grandchildens sake, I probably shouldn't mention them all. Some very bad stuff had happened to Jane in the last few years.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very interesting.
Parents plans for their grown children usually don't work out as planned/hoped. (in my experience) - Carol and Glen moving to Florida. Don and Kimberly foiling plans.
Too bad about Christi's disappointment.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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Very interesting.
Parents plans for their grown children usually don't work out as planned/hoped. (in my experience) - Carol and Glen moving to Florida. Don and Kimberly foiling plans.
Too bad about Christi's disappointment.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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Thank Wayne. I didn't make plans for my chilldren but things worked out and were often a surprise.
Beth
Comment from Ben Colder
We had an old saying, Let go and let God have His way. Which meas the same as you put it. I think that God has certain people to marry but like you said. We parents sometimes think otherwise.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023
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We had an old saying, Let go and let God have His way. Which meas the same as you put it. I think that God has certain people to marry but like you said. We parents sometimes think otherwise.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2023
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Thank you for the review. We are better off if we wait on God. He always know what is best for us. Thank you for the six stars.
Beth
Comment from jmdg1954
Hmmm. Both Don and the agents daughter told the parents they were invited to an engagement party, which do happens to be when you all were to get together. Interesting.
I'll wait to see if anything pans out.
Good, well written chapter, Beth,
Cheers,
John
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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Hmmm. Both Don and the agents daughter told the parents they were invited to an engagement party, which do happens to be when you all were to get together. Interesting.
I'll wait to see if anything pans out.
Good, well written chapter, Beth,
Cheers,
John
Comment Written 13-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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Thank you, John, I appreciate the review and comments. I'm glad you liked my chapter.
Beth
Comment from barbara.wilkey
You already know I enjoy these trips down memory lane. It's amazing how our children tend to have their own agenda and often different than ours. LOL My boys sure did.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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You already know I enjoy these trips down memory lane. It's amazing how our children tend to have their own agenda and often different than ours. LOL My boys sure did.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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Thank you Barbara. I guess we assume when they are born they will think like we do, but all too soon, they have a whole new direction they want to go.
Comment from Wendyanne
I enjoyed your biographical chapter about having to find temporary accommodation and about the estate agent trying to act as a matchmaker between your son and her daughter. I look forward to the next chapter.
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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I enjoyed your biographical chapter about having to find temporary accommodation and about the estate agent trying to act as a matchmaker between your son and her daughter. I look forward to the next chapter.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2023
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Thank you Wendyanne. I so glad you like this. I need to get busy writing but I'm so far behind in reviewing. I've still got nearly fifty to check and review if they are still active.
Comment from royowen
If my memory serves me right, Don had a girlfriend called Kimberley, and perhaps even married her, oh yes, indeed, fate, or some other hand might have had some ideas of His own, this is beautifully written Beth great post, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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If my memory serves me right, Don had a girlfriend called Kimberley, and perhaps even married her, oh yes, indeed, fate, or some other hand might have had some ideas of His own, this is beautifully written Beth great post, blessings Roy
Comment Written 13-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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Thank you Roy, You are remembering what happened. The stories I've written when I was writing at if I were talking the Evan and the stories in this book to overlap but they different having been written at different times and some additionally memories.
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I can see that Beth
Comment from Ric Myworld
It seems like I've spent most of my life with my plans revolving around kids wants, and I enjoyed most every minute. But now, for me, the kids all grown and with their own lives that don't include me, I can do what I want. Although, there isn't really anything I care to do. LOL. Thanks for sharing another fine chapter.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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It seems like I've spent most of my life with my plans revolving around kids wants, and I enjoyed most every minute. But now, for me, the kids all grown and with their own lives that don't include me, I can do what I want. Although, there isn't really anything I care to do. LOL. Thanks for sharing another fine chapter.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2023
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Thank you, Ric. I'm relieved that my children have their own homes now but I do see them all sometimes during every week.
Beth
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That's awesome that you still get to see your children weekly. Mine are all spread out in different cities, but luckily healthy and happy, which is what matters most to me. :-)
