Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 136 "Life's Not a Fairytale"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
17 total reviews
Comment from MAMONIA
Never a dull moment. That's for sure. With all these children and your mom and dad to worry about, how did you ever find time for yourself and your hubby.
I would like to hear more about Evan. He had to have the patience of Job to get through all these shifts in your children's life. Did you bear it all alone or did he help you with the problem solving.
Very interesting for sure.
Hope everyone is settled by now.
My best
Marie
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2021
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Never a dull moment. That's for sure. With all these children and your mom and dad to worry about, how did you ever find time for yourself and your hubby.
I would like to hear more about Evan. He had to have the patience of Job to get through all these shifts in your children's life. Did you bear it all alone or did he help you with the problem solving.
Very interesting for sure.
Hope everyone is settled by now.
My best
Marie
Comment Written 28-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2021
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Thank you Marie for the review and comments. My husband was very concerned about the children and he was the one they turned to if they needed money. He let their problems bother him more than I did. I really miss him because he helped me so much. We live on nineteen acres of mostly woods. He had a garden and kept everything up ourside. Since he is gone, I can barely take care of the inside. He was a quiet person and very spiritual. He loved his family. We depended on each other.
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Beautiful but such wonderful memories keep us going
Comment from Ric Myworld
It's always nice to tune in to one of your chapters of real life and get a dose of how similar everyone's lives seem to be, at least at times. I could give you a six on every chapter, if they just gave us enough to go around. Wish I had one. Thanks for sharing. :-)
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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It's always nice to tune in to one of your chapters of real life and get a dose of how similar everyone's lives seem to be, at least at times. I could give you a six on every chapter, if they just gave us enough to go around. Wish I had one. Thanks for sharing. :-)
Comment Written 27-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Thank you so much Ric. I really appreciate the review and comments. I'm so glad you like reading this. Elizabeth Emerald reminded me you are one of the best writers on this site, and I remember how much I had enjoyed some of your work so I'm glad we're fans now.
Beth
Comment from Ben Colder
Yes, I feel the same about life. I tell the Lord that I have no complaints. Trials make us. Without them, what could we learn?
The kids are wiser today, and so are you. Good one, Beth.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Yes, I feel the same about life. I tell the Lord that I have no complaints. Trials make us. Without them, what could we learn?
The kids are wiser today, and so are you. Good one, Beth.
Comment Written 26-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Thank you Chuck. I see you still have some sixes left. I appreciate it. Life is full of ups and downs but overall I'm glad to still be here. I feel I've had a good life.
Beth
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Two men in the same cell at a nearby prison. They both looked out the same window but saw two different scenes. Amazing how life presents itself
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Yes,, One saw the bars and one saw the stars. Our glass is half full not half empty.
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
The nest is finally empty! But your heart is still full, and sometimes heavy. I wonder whether Connie followed through with Nursing -- did she need that chemistry class?
Then you learned about her heart problems! That must have been tough. I hope they were eventually resolved.
Your father's bowel problems were another thorny issue -- and paper towels in the toilet? That's what plastic bags are for, even if you have to tie them double or triple, but I guess your mother was at her wits' end.
Errors and suggestions:
in addition to being a girl's counselor.
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in addition to being a girls' counselor.
in order to be certified as a life guard.
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in order to be certified as a lifeguard.
although her daughter (Connie's friend, Lesley), had gone to California for the week.
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although her daughter (Connie's friend, Lesley) had gone to California for the week.
to hold on to a relationship with Denny.
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to hold onto a relationship with Denny.
she still always stuck up for him.
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she still always defended him.
and it was best they both get on with their lives.
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and it was best they both got on with their lives.
Since Kimberly had been pregnant,
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Since Kimberly had become pregnant,
Although, he had graduated,
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Although he had graduated,
With the good, come problems.
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Along with the good, come problems.
She is presently working temporary jobs
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She is presently working temporary jobs.
Lenny is Connie's ex-boyfriend
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Lenny is Connie's ex-boyfriend.
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I wonder whether Connie was allowed to be a camp counselor/rock climbing instructor/lifeguard, despite her heart issues, and how that all worked out.
And I can't imagine sleeping on a cold waterbed!
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2021
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The nest is finally empty! But your heart is still full, and sometimes heavy. I wonder whether Connie followed through with Nursing -- did she need that chemistry class?
Then you learned about her heart problems! That must have been tough. I hope they were eventually resolved.
Your father's bowel problems were another thorny issue -- and paper towels in the toilet? That's what plastic bags are for, even if you have to tie them double or triple, but I guess your mother was at her wits' end.
Errors and suggestions:
in addition to being a girl's counselor.
-->
in addition to being a girls' counselor.
in order to be certified as a life guard.
-->
in order to be certified as a lifeguard.
although her daughter (Connie's friend, Lesley), had gone to California for the week.
-->
although her daughter (Connie's friend, Lesley) had gone to California for the week.
to hold on to a relationship with Denny.
-->
to hold onto a relationship with Denny.
she still always stuck up for him.
-->
she still always defended him.
and it was best they both get on with their lives.
-->
and it was best they both got on with their lives.
Since Kimberly had been pregnant,
-->
Since Kimberly had become pregnant,
Although, he had graduated,
-->
Although he had graduated,
With the good, come problems.
-->
Along with the good, come problems.
She is presently working temporary jobs
-->
She is presently working temporary jobs.
Lenny is Connie's ex-boyfriend
-->
Lenny is Connie's ex-boyfriend.
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I wonder whether Connie was allowed to be a camp counselor/rock climbing instructor/lifeguard, despite her heart issues, and how that all worked out.
And I can't imagine sleeping on a cold waterbed!
Comment Written 25-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2021
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Thank you again, Mary Kay. You always know exactly what my work needs. Connie was allowed to work at the camp. Several years later she did have to get a pacemaker. She is on her second one. She needed the chemistry for nursing but she stick with that program. She changed to Interior design. She now works as a kitchen and bath designer.
Beth
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You're so very welcome, dear Beth. I'm happy for Connie, that she had the camp counselor experience, and then found her calling in Interior Design. I'm sorry she's needed the pacemakers, but we can be thankful for this technology -- and I hope it hasn't been too intrusive or awkward to cope with. You're such a good and caring mother, to all your children. God bless you. Love, Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from patcelaw
I do hope you will find that one day you cha have these storied published in a book for your children as a legacy for you to leave them
Patricia
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2021
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I do hope you will find that one day you cha have these storied published in a book for your children as a legacy for you to leave them
Patricia
Comment Written 25-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2021
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Thank you so much Patricia. I will try to self publish it if I every find a stopping place. It is long so it will have to me one that one book. I really appreciate your review.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Beth, again you've engage us in the tale of your family.
As you say, the good always come with the bad. I love to follow along, as you will well aware by now. So what's next? Can't wait to see. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2021
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Hi Beth, again you've engage us in the tale of your family.
As you say, the good always come with the bad. I love to follow along, as you will well aware by now. So what's next? Can't wait to see. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 24-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2021
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Thank you Ulla. I'm so glad you are following along on my story. I never know myself what is next until I spend a little time thinking about it.
Beth
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Life always has it's ups and downs no matter how hard we try to keep the happy times flowing. Relationships come and go and we have to adjust constantly to different situations living throws our way. It is all part of living so we may as well accept the changes. Well done, Beth. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2021
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Life always has it's ups and downs no matter how hard we try to keep the happy times flowing. Relationships come and go and we have to adjust constantly to different situations living throws our way. It is all part of living so we may as well accept the changes. Well done, Beth. Nancy:)
Comment Written 24-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2021
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Thank you so much Nancy. I guess you are notified when I post but it doesn't work the other way. I appreciate your comments.
Beth
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Maybe you should Fan me again. Thanks for seeking me out, Beth. I do appreciate it. Nancy:)
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job with this chapter, Beth. I enjoyed reading it. You always give readers great details about your family members--even if those aren't always positive. It's the way life acts. Your memories are well organized, and the writing of them is smooth. Your family members kept you and your husband hoppin'. I liked the discussion of Kimberly and Don with the upcoming birth of their baby.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2021
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You did a great job with this chapter, Beth. I enjoyed reading it. You always give readers great details about your family members--even if those aren't always positive. It's the way life acts. Your memories are well organized, and the writing of them is smooth. Your family members kept you and your husband hoppin'. I liked the discussion of Kimberly and Don with the upcoming birth of their baby.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 24-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2021
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Thank you Jan. As always I appreciate your reviews and comments. I'm so glad you are continuing to read my story.
Beth
Comment from Begin Again
Excellent, Beth!
I love how smoothly you write about the difficult times and the good ones. Your final paragraph wraps it all up with a beautiful bow. Life isn't a fairy tale and often no matter how much we love people, things happen and we find ourselves in a nightmare, praying we wake up soon.
Sniles and hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2021
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Excellent, Beth!
I love how smoothly you write about the difficult times and the good ones. Your final paragraph wraps it all up with a beautiful bow. Life isn't a fairy tale and often no matter how much we love people, things happen and we find ourselves in a nightmare, praying we wake up soon.
Sniles and hugs, Carol
Comment Written 24-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2021
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Thank you Carol. I really appreciate you comments and I glad you like my story. Thanks so much for the review.
Beth
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
You covered al bases!
Carol's got class. Glen's going on #2 out of 5! Christi's still mooning over Denny the Doughboy. Kimberly's getting witchy. Dad needs Depends.
sugg parentheses for clarity:
they visited my friend, Diane, her daughter (((Connie's friend, Lesley))), had gone to California for the week.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2021
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You covered al bases!
Carol's got class. Glen's going on #2 out of 5! Christi's still mooning over Denny the Doughboy. Kimberly's getting witchy. Dad needs Depends.
sugg parentheses for clarity:
they visited my friend, Diane, her daughter (((Connie's friend, Lesley))), had gone to California for the week.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2021
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Thanks for the great review. I appreciate the comments and suggestion. I did change it as you suggested.
Beth
