Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

I would say all the bad things had been forgotten with the good news about the cash settlement. Wow! Things were definitely looking up from that point. Well done, Beth. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2022

Thank you, Nancy. It was good to have something positive to say in one of my chapters. My kids had been conspiring to drive me nuts so it was a relief to have something good to report.
Beth

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Beth, I'm so glad you're back with the story. I have been missing it. No, I can see that the year of 1996 was a mixed bag, but also some very good news.
but she they needed the money more. = a word is missing in this sentence.
I'm looking forward to reading on. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2022

Thank Ulla, It is good to know you look forward to reading my story. I hate so much of it sounds negative because I don't remember being unhappy during those years. I've often said I'd like to do it all again, but actually I think I'd want to skip 1995. That was a bad year all around. Thanks for pointing out the spag.
Beth

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Again, thank you for sharing your memoirs. I know I said it before, but I enjoyed reading and I know your family will appreciate you writing them down. Good news about the settlement.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2022

Thank you Barbara, I appreciate the review and comments as always. You are a faithful reviewer of my stories.
Beth

Comment from Goodadvicechan

Excellent

I find it is easy to follow the story you did a good job in telling all the events and at times I feel like reading a daily journal.

The settlement came in handy. It certainly can change one's life.

God bless the family.

Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2022

Thank you for the review and comments. It is a bit like a daily journal. I did keep one back then for a while and I refer to it for notes.
Beth

Comment from prettybluebirds

Excellent

I think what you are doing is a wonderful idea. I bet your children will appreciate reading about your life when you are gone. I'm finding this very interesting an intend to keep reading as you write. Nicely done.

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 Comment Written 10-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2022

Thank you so much for continuing to read. I really appreciate the reviews.
Beth

Comment from Scott Rhodie

Excellent

Only one grammar point, Para 8 or 7 if not including your note - line 1 - more earlier = earlier. We all, if we're honest, look at the bleak side a lot. The circumstances you are describing are factual, and is difficult other than to let your heart go out. Memories written are pathways to the future for others. Keep writing.

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 Comment Written 10-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2022

Thank you for a great review. I think a lot of things I've written lately did have been a bit on the negative side. 1995 was an especially bad year for me because my mom died and I had to give up my job and become a full time care giver for my crippled dad.
Beth

reply by Scott Rhodie on 11-Jul-2022

We can only use writing as an escape , and enjoy. Stay well.

Comment from Theodore McDowell

Exceptional

Beth, I'm so sorry to learn that you lost a daughter when she was 2-months old. How heartbreaking to learn that it was from a vaccine. It relieved my stress somewhat to learn that you were awarded some money, but I know that no amount of money could make up for the loss of your baby girl. A very poignant read.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2022

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2022

Thank you Ted. It was our first child and terrible at the time, but we had four more, and it was so long ago. It is lingering sadness, but you work through what you have to. It never occurred to us to sue at the time, but years later we learned many more children had died and the vaccine company acknowledge responsibility.