Chasing the Elusive Dream
Viewing comments for Chapter 36 "When It Rains, It Pours"A southern couple's journey in the 60's,70's & 80'
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Comment from nancy_e_davis
Oh, Dear God! That is Terrible! Sometimes I wonder how we survive some of the things that happen in our lives as we raise our children and muddle through each day. Great job telling the story. I sat here with my mouth ajar while reading it. Well done, Beth. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
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Oh, Dear God! That is Terrible! Sometimes I wonder how we survive some of the things that happen in our lives as we raise our children and muddle through each day. Great job telling the story. I sat here with my mouth ajar while reading it. Well done, Beth. Nancy:)
Comment Written 26-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
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I think this might have been one of the worst of the many crazy episodes in my life. I was so weak during the time before the surgery I really believed I would probably die. I guess we're stronger than we think we are. I know life isn't going well for you right now but I pray things will get better. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth
Comment from Annmuma
The scenes were set well; the characters well defined and I'm tired just reading what you went through! I trust life has calmed down for you now and a more peaceful existence is enjoyed! lol. I saw no spag and I enjoyed the read. ann
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
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The scenes were set well; the characters well defined and I'm tired just reading what you went through! I trust life has calmed down for you now and a more peaceful existence is enjoyed! lol. I saw no spag and I enjoyed the read. ann
Comment Written 26-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2022
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My life still gets a little crazy at times, but I do live alone now and I can't cause too much trouble all by myself. Most of the time, things are managable. LOL Thank you for the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from AlvinTEthington
Truth is indeed stranger than fiction. What a horrible time you went through. It is amusing in a dark kind of way. Thank God you made it through it all. The story flows well and keeps my interest throughout. The transition betweeen paragraphs is particularly good; one segues into another easily with enough of a thread to show the connection. Fine work.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2009
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Truth is indeed stranger than fiction. What a horrible time you went through. It is amusing in a dark kind of way. Thank God you made it through it all. The story flows well and keeps my interest throughout. The transition betweeen paragraphs is particularly good; one segues into another easily with enough of a thread to show the connection. Fine work.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2009
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2009
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Thank you Alvin, I appreciate you reviewing this and also your nice comments.
Beth
Comment from Belinda Amy Pantyboy
Oh my god, no wonder you will never forget this time in your life. It started slow with one major problem then turned into complete chaos. This was very well written and wont say that I enjoyed it because of the subject matter. I am out of breath reading it.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2009
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Oh my god, no wonder you will never forget this time in your life. It started slow with one major problem then turned into complete chaos. This was very well written and wont say that I enjoyed it because of the subject matter. I am out of breath reading it.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2009
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2009
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Thank you Belinda, I appreciate your review and comments.'
Beth
Comment from Treesaw
This was good to read, even if I cried, frowned, smiled and laughed all in one short piece. Broke my leg and just spent a week in hospital and am currently at sister's beach house--where it happened. I will be unable to do much even on-line. So, reading your stuff will help a lot.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2009
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This was good to read, even if I cried, frowned, smiled and laughed all in one short piece. Broke my leg and just spent a week in hospital and am currently at sister's beach house--where it happened. I will be unable to do much even on-line. So, reading your stuff will help a lot.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2009
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I wondered where you were. I missed having you read my posts. I'm so sorry about your leg. It must have been an awful break. Here we are lucky if we even get to stay overnight with a broken leg. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Beth
Comment from gatoron
That what I call edge of the seat intensity from this side of the story. It is very nicely written and kept my interest. You were not kidding in you title! Wow, that's enough "life" to last for years. I love the "What's the number to 911" I cracked up laughing. I wish you best of luck in everything in the future.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2009
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That what I call edge of the seat intensity from this side of the story. It is very nicely written and kept my interest. You were not kidding in you title! Wow, that's enough "life" to last for years. I love the "What's the number to 911" I cracked up laughing. I wish you best of luck in everything in the future.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2009
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Thanks for the review and comments. Yep, That was quite enough of that. Life's not boring.
Beth
Comment from pixiemillie
Well, Beth- -your title sure says it all- -what a situation or should I say situations you've written about her- -and all when you are feeling like a rag and hank of hair, needing surgery, feeling weak from blood loss, the firecracker burning the leg, your responsible twins, your youngest and her friend's carelessness, the fire which did considerable damage, the wrecked car in what sounds like a matter of a couple of weeks.- -But look what came out of it- -this write- -and well done. Your last line says it all--how boring life would be without a 'little'(?) excitement- -this was more like over the top excitement.
Thank you.
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2009
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Well, Beth- -your title sure says it all- -what a situation or should I say situations you've written about her- -and all when you are feeling like a rag and hank of hair, needing surgery, feeling weak from blood loss, the firecracker burning the leg, your responsible twins, your youngest and her friend's carelessness, the fire which did considerable damage, the wrecked car in what sounds like a matter of a couple of weeks.- -But look what came out of it- -this write- -and well done. Your last line says it all--how boring life would be without a 'little'(?) excitement- -this was more like over the top excitement.
Thank you.
Comment Written 08-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2009
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Thank you for the review and comments. Yes, it was a bit over the top but we can laugh about it now.
Beth
Comment from mermaids
I worked with a nurse who stated she liked all her problems at once so she could get them over with. I think I swore at her, at the time I was going through several life issues. Writing is therapeutic and helpful when looking back at stuff we go through. This is a well written piece that many can relate to.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2009
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I worked with a nurse who stated she liked all her problems at once so she could get them over with. I think I swore at her, at the time I was going through several life issues. Writing is therapeutic and helpful when looking back at stuff we go through. This is a well written piece that many can relate to.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2009
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Thanks for the review and comments. It seems mine often come in bunches but I've never had all my ducks in a row as my husband is fond of saying. That's life.
Comment from Zaphod
Great job, horrible story. At least you can find the humor in it now. The story of the tent made with chairs was perfect. I think evey child has made one of those.
I only saw one thing on my read.
take a bath and cool off(.)[,] " she told Don.
Keep up the good work,
Z
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2009
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Great job, horrible story. At least you can find the humor in it now. The story of the tent made with chairs was perfect. I think evey child has made one of those.
I only saw one thing on my read.
take a bath and cool off(.)[,] " she told Don.
Keep up the good work,
Z
Comment Written 05-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2009
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Thanks for the review and comments. I appreciate you telling me about the misplaced period. This story is something that is more amusing now that it was at the time.
Comment from adewpearl
problems I was experiencing heath-wise typo health-wise
Usually your family stories of things gone wrong are hysterically funny while this one is tragic in tone - how trying this year must have been for all of you! You show an excellent range in your writing by having this story so different in tone from what I am used to, using the same cast of characters. Your detail, as always, is exquisite and your dialogue spot on. Brooke
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2009
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problems I was experiencing heath-wise typo health-wise
Usually your family stories of things gone wrong are hysterically funny while this one is tragic in tone - how trying this year must have been for all of you! You show an excellent range in your writing by having this story so different in tone from what I am used to, using the same cast of characters. Your detail, as always, is exquisite and your dialogue spot on. Brooke
Comment Written 05-Jul-2009
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2009
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Thanks Brooke, I didn't mean for this to be tragic, but so much of it was painful. We do laugh about it now. Especially about Christi not knowing the number for 911. She'll never live that down. Sorry I couldn't make you laugh this time. Thanks for catching the spag.
Beth
