Reminiscing
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Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Barbara,
I took basic training at Fort Jackson many years ago.
What a lovely recount of your sons, coming closer to God. Your story is clear, and very well-written.
Have a nice weekend, Barbara.
Best wishes,
Blessings,
Cindy
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Barbara,
I took basic training at Fort Jackson many years ago.
What a lovely recount of your sons, coming closer to God. Your story is clear, and very well-written.
Have a nice weekend, Barbara.
Best wishes,
Blessings,
Cindy
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Thank you for the kind review. Our oldest son, Greg, took basic there too, not while we were stationed there, a few years before.
Comment from patcelaw
This is a marvelous story, and I very much enjoyed listening to it. There have been a many youth who have gone to church camp, grudgingly and come back different people. I enjoyed your story about how Andrew through this experience and how he has become the father and the man that you are so proud of today. Have a good day and a good weekend.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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This is a marvelous story, and I very much enjoyed listening to it. There have been a many youth who have gone to church camp, grudgingly and come back different people. I enjoyed your story about how Andrew through this experience and how he has become the father and the man that you are so proud of today. Have a good day and a good weekend.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Thank you for understanding. I am very proud of who Andrew is today.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I also taught classes in our church which my kids were in - Sunday school teacher, alternating children each year, and vacation Bible school in some capacity each year. As my kids got older, they became my "helpers" instead of my students. I believe parents should practice what they preach.
"I wish could have" - add another "I", I wish I could have
"As we ate lunch one day, sandwiches." - make the period a comma.
"Only a few were strong enough to carry the bundle of shingles up a ladder." I know it's intended to mean that Andrew did, but I would add, "Andrew was one of those people." Or something similar.
"His coached blessed off and supported Andrew attending this program." This is a little confusing.
Thanks, Barbara, for sharing this. Our kids often learn by doing things they don't want to. I would also be very proud of my child for not only going back, but allowing the lessons to seep into his heart.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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I also taught classes in our church which my kids were in - Sunday school teacher, alternating children each year, and vacation Bible school in some capacity each year. As my kids got older, they became my "helpers" instead of my students. I believe parents should practice what they preach.
"I wish could have" - add another "I", I wish I could have
"As we ate lunch one day, sandwiches." - make the period a comma.
"Only a few were strong enough to carry the bundle of shingles up a ladder." I know it's intended to mean that Andrew did, but I would add, "Andrew was one of those people." Or something similar.
"His coached blessed off and supported Andrew attending this program." This is a little confusing.
Thanks, Barbara, for sharing this. Our kids often learn by doing things they don't want to. I would also be very proud of my child for not only going back, but allowing the lessons to seep into his heart.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Thank you for the help. I edit a few times but not nearly as much as I do my novels and it shows.
Comment from Wendy G
Thanks for sharing this super story. At the school where I taught there was a winter holiday program for the Year Elevens to go outback to work in remote towns and help the locals and their church. They repaired fences and homes and painted the church etc. It was a wonderful experience for all of them. And yes, it does kids good to see how the other half lives.
Wendy
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Thanks for sharing this super story. At the school where I taught there was a winter holiday program for the Year Elevens to go outback to work in remote towns and help the locals and their church. They repaired fences and homes and painted the church etc. It was a wonderful experience for all of them. And yes, it does kids good to see how the other half lives.
Wendy
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Those experiences stick with kids forever. Thank you for the kind review and sharing.
Comment from lyenochka
How wonderful that Andrew did that summer mission program! I wish we required all teenagers to do a volunteer program as part of their education! It could stop all the sense of entitlement in today's youth!
The waters cool and I'm not hot anymore. (water's)
This family got their get new water pipes. (got to get?)
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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How wonderful that Andrew did that summer mission program! I wish we required all teenagers to do a volunteer program as part of their education! It could stop all the sense of entitlement in today's youth!
The waters cool and I'm not hot anymore. (water's)
This family got their get new water pipes. (got to get?)
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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I appreciate the help. I changed that second sentence as I posted and left the world in. Thank you.
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Barbara.
This is a good chapter regarding Andrew and what he learned in one year. It's always important to read about how youngsters are in a situation and how they grow from that. You did very well in this story. He sounds like a fine young man
Robert
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Hello Barbara.
This is a good chapter regarding Andrew and what he learned in one year. It's always important to read about how youngsters are in a situation and how they grow from that. You did very well in this story. He sounds like a fine young man
Robert
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Thank you for the understanding.
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You're welcome
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
I can understand why these stories are so vivid to you. With your husband away in Iraq and you holding the fort your focus would have been very much on the two youngest still at home. Looking back, you see the character emerging of a young man growing into adulthood with strong emotions and opinions that will serve him well. Thanks for sharing. Debbie
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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I can understand why these stories are so vivid to you. With your husband away in Iraq and you holding the fort your focus would have been very much on the two youngest still at home. Looking back, you see the character emerging of a young man growing into adulthood with strong emotions and opinions that will serve him well. Thanks for sharing. Debbie
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Thank you for the support. Andrew and I still discuss these summers.
Comment from marilyn quillen
It's so nice to hear about people doing good and helping one another out, wish the whole world could read and learn from this. Very well written and very inspiring. Great job
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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It's so nice to hear about people doing good and helping one another out, wish the whole world could read and learn from this. Very well written and very inspiring. Great job
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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I wish all teens would be required to do this type of volunteer work. Thank you for understanding.
Comment from jim vecchio
This was a beautiful testimony to what God can do in all circumstances. You had the right idea about bringing up children. God will greatly bless you for that. My daughter had some problems but never reneged on her Christianity. Isn't it great to feel God working in your family?
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
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This was a beautiful testimony to what God can do in all circumstances. You had the right idea about bringing up children. God will greatly bless you for that. My daughter had some problems but never reneged on her Christianity. Isn't it great to feel God working in your family?
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
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It sure is. God is so awesome and will always bless us. We just need to believe. Thank you for understanding.
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I'd be dead now were it not for The Lord.
Comment from Begin Again
Wonderful post, Barbara. That's how our young people should learn and experience how difficult life can be for those who aren't as fortunate. He did an awesome job and you must be so proud. Well done!
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
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Wonderful post, Barbara. That's how our young people should learn and experience how difficult life can be for those who aren't as fortunate. He did an awesome job and you must be so proud. Well done!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 30-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2024
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I am proud of Andrew. He's carried that experience with him. Thank for the kind review.