Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 61 "Life With a Family of Six"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
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Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Life never takes a rest, thank God. You had a very full agenda as your family grew in size and age. The vines on the fence was a great idea.
Your job at the printing shop must have been interesting. I mention that because my husband and I owned a Printing and Direct Mail company, so I am familiar with the different types of customers. We had a cultish group come in and I didn't accept their business.
You sound like you really had a good sense in the way you dealt with all the different happeninga. You write well.
Ralf
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2020
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Life never takes a rest, thank God. You had a very full agenda as your family grew in size and age. The vines on the fence was a great idea.
Your job at the printing shop must have been interesting. I mention that because my husband and I owned a Printing and Direct Mail company, so I am familiar with the different types of customers. We had a cultish group come in and I didn't accept their business.
You sound like you really had a good sense in the way you dealt with all the different happeninga. You write well.
Ralf
Comment Written 18-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 18-Oct-2020
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Wow! You went way back. I'm sorry it wasn't still paying. The cult thing is something I will that company had turned down but turn anything down. Thank you so much for the great review. I looking forward to more of your story.
Beth
Comment from Sankey
Unfortunately you missed 3 SIXES as I missed three chapters. I was not notified. I am reading them through non reviewed. Unless I see a lot of errors to point out.This was good. Only a few spags.Our church organist[,]
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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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Unfortunately you missed 3 SIXES as I missed three chapters. I was not notified. I am reading them through non reviewed. Unless I see a lot of errors to point out.This was good. Only a few spags.Our church organist[,]
His was (a)lakefront lot
Comment Written 09-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much. I notified you three times on the first two you missed and when you didn't read them, I decided you didn't want to read them any more so I didn't notify you on the last one. I don't know why you are seeing my notices. I even told you about them on the bottom of the last thing I reviewed of yours. Anyway I'm delighted you are reading them still and I'm thrilled with the six stars.
Beth
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No, always interested in your stuff just get busy sometimes.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Good memories in this story Beth, and interesting author notes. I write in my journal every night, or day if I'm upset, to my husband as though in conversation and it helps me emotionally, I really feel as though we are sill able to talk, and I'm thinking it helps you too. Thanks for sharing,
cheers.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Good memories in this story Beth, and interesting author notes. I write in my journal every night, or day if I'm upset, to my husband as though in conversation and it helps me emotionally, I really feel as though we are sill able to talk, and I'm thinking it helps you too. Thanks for sharing,
cheers.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. It is therapeutic to be able to put my memories on paper and since I live alone now It is nice to still talk to my husband even though he is no longer here. Our children seem to like reading things we didn't discuss with them when they were younger.
Beth
Comment from LisaMay
I enjoyed your domestic narration. It's written in an accessibly engaging manner and the reader is drawn into your activities and impressions of the characters involved. It is a wonderful slice of social history as well, documenting a family's lifestyle and interactions through the years, from growing vegetables, to illness, music lessons, work, religion, braces, having a late baby etc.
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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I enjoyed your domestic narration. It's written in an accessibly engaging manner and the reader is drawn into your activities and impressions of the characters involved. It is a wonderful slice of social history as well, documenting a family's lifestyle and interactions through the years, from growing vegetables, to illness, music lessons, work, religion, braces, having a late baby etc.
Comment Written 09-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020
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Thank ;you so much for the review and comments. It is a little bit of everything that makes up life in the seventies. I putting down a lot of memories and it a little like reliving it. I'm enjoying writing it down and my children are enjoying reading it.
Beth
Comment from barbara.wilkey
My heart goes out to Carol in this post. I enjoy reading these memoirs. They are like taking a fast glance back at history. I am pretty sure this cult is something people should stay away from. LOL
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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My heart goes out to Carol in this post. I enjoy reading these memoirs. They are like taking a fast glance back at history. I am pretty sure this cult is something people should stay away from. LOL
Comment Written 07-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the review and comments. The cult is still around. They've changed their their name to The Family International. Ther leader has been accused of raping children.
Beth
Comment from Dick Waters
Interesting story and being an only child, I missed out on all the fun. I always wanted a sister, but my mother couldn't have any more children after I was born. Something about destroying the mold. Not because it was perfect, but it had many defects.
Thanks for the story on how children grow up and enjoy many different things. I took accordion lessons, not because I wanted to, but because my parents fell in love with an accordion player at the local pub. I would like to be able to play the piano though.
Thanks again,
Dick
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Interesting story and being an only child, I missed out on all the fun. I always wanted a sister, but my mother couldn't have any more children after I was born. Something about destroying the mold. Not because it was perfect, but it had many defects.
Thanks for the story on how children grow up and enjoy many different things. I took accordion lessons, not because I wanted to, but because my parents fell in love with an accordion player at the local pub. I would like to be able to play the piano though.
Thanks again,
Dick
Comment Written 07-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the review and comments. We have something else in common. I too am an only child. My dad didn't plan me and didn't want more, even though he claimed he was glad he had me. I took piano not because I wanted to but Mom wanted me to play. I also too according for a little while.I took speech lessons because Mom decided I couldn't sing. I wanted siblings but I learned to be happy playing alone and reading books.
Beth
Comment from nancy_e_davis
This was an interesting chapter, Beth. I'm sure your children are going to love reading this book about the past. They will recall even more as they read. Well done, dear. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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This was an interesting chapter, Beth. I'm sure your children are going to love reading this book about the past. They will recall even more as they read. Well done, dear. Nancy:)
Comment Written 07-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much Nancy. I appreciate your comments. I have three who are reading it as I write and also a couple of friends. They seem to like and want to have a copy in print.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
I thoroughly enjoy this slice of life and I get to watch the children grow. I have gotten to see your reaction to your work places and the new places you have lived in. Interesting!
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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I thoroughly enjoy this slice of life and I get to watch the children grow. I have gotten to see your reaction to your work places and the new places you have lived in. Interesting!
Comment Written 06-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. The readers on FanStory know more about me than my acquaintances and people I interact with every day.
Beth
Comment from Mary Furlong
I really enjoyed reading this even though I was confused, at first, by your references to your.' Big families are becoming so rare that it is a joy to read about yours. I'm sure the last little one led a charmed life. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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I really enjoyed reading this even though I was confused, at first, by your references to your.' Big families are becoming so rare that it is a joy to read about yours. I'm sure the last little one led a charmed life. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Thank you for the review and comments. I'm sure it is a big confusing to people reading this for the first time. I'm so glad you enjoy it.
Beth
Comment from forestport12
Beth, I really sense you are not just committed to writing about your family and including the hardships with blessings to leave with your children, but also it must be medicinal to your soul. Its not easy. It takes good deal of emotion to pen. I love your family, as if I've known them my whole life. Blessings.
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Beth, I really sense you are not just committed to writing about your family and including the hardships with blessings to leave with your children, but also it must be medicinal to your soul. Its not easy. It takes good deal of emotion to pen. I love your family, as if I've known them my whole life. Blessings.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much. I love your comments. What a great thing to say that you feel you know my family. I'm so pleased you feel that way. From you writing, I feel I know what you are like as well.
Beth
