A Paper Time Capsule
Viewing comments for Chapter 6 "Letter 6"Letters to my granddaughters
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Comment from BethShelby
This was a very good idea and I know your granddaughters will be happy you did this in years to come. Believing in yourself it a good thing to remind them of as they grow older.
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This was a very good idea and I know your granddaughters will be happy you did this in years to come. Believing in yourself it a good thing to remind them of as they grow older.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2023
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Comment from Paul Manton
Hello again Barbara. I always love reading your stuff.
Well, if I had granddaughters, I hope this is what I would write to them - and for the thousands of Primary School kids whose lives I blighted, the same.
I hope they realize how lucky they are - usually grandmas don't suffer as much from the 'teenage angst' that parents are prone to - let's hope that pertains. There is no doubt, as the poster suggests, that the relationship that skips a generation is really profound and indissoluble - so I wish you many more years of joy and laughter with these two.
The way you give the girls a chronological resumee of your observing them from age -9months is charming - each paragraph a new experience - and your projection of their destiny is wise and positive - and optimistic.
I join you in wishing them a safe and joyful journey to maturity.
Paul
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Hello again Barbara. I always love reading your stuff.
Well, if I had granddaughters, I hope this is what I would write to them - and for the thousands of Primary School kids whose lives I blighted, the same.
I hope they realize how lucky they are - usually grandmas don't suffer as much from the 'teenage angst' that parents are prone to - let's hope that pertains. There is no doubt, as the poster suggests, that the relationship that skips a generation is really profound and indissoluble - so I wish you many more years of joy and laughter with these two.
The way you give the girls a chronological resumee of your observing them from age -9months is charming - each paragraph a new experience - and your projection of their destiny is wise and positive - and optimistic.
I join you in wishing them a safe and joyful journey to maturity.
Paul
Comment Written 07-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the kind support.
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You're welcome, Barbara
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a sweet and endearing letter Barbara and Grandma's have the time to devote as they take on the childcare part-time and enjoy their Grandkids, I feel the same, a loving write, love Dolly x x x
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This is a sweet and endearing letter Barbara and Grandma's have the time to devote as they take on the childcare part-time and enjoy their Grandkids, I feel the same, a loving write, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 07-Jul-2023
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Comment from Douglas Goff
Yes, both of my grandmas are gone. I wish I had some letters like these, but the memories are still grand.
Once again, the lessons are solid and important, yet understandable to even young minds.
Good job, Barbara!
D
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Yes, both of my grandmas are gone. I wish I had some letters like these, but the memories are still grand.
Once again, the lessons are solid and important, yet understandable to even young minds.
Good job, Barbara!
D
Comment Written 06-Jul-2023
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Comment from Tom Horonzy
The thoughts you shared are good ones for the children to have; however,
as I read this I felt you were talking to them in the presence, until your note explained you are saving it until their twenties.
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The thoughts you shared are good ones for the children to have; however,
as I read this I felt you were talking to them in the presence, until your note explained you are saving it until their twenties.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2023
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Comment from nomi338
I have no doubt these young women will be thrilled beyond measure. To receive such a positive message from someone whose love needs no verification is a treasure that cannot be valued high enough.
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I have no doubt these young women will be thrilled beyond measure. To receive such a positive message from someone whose love needs no verification is a treasure that cannot be valued high enough.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2023
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Comment from Wendy G
A good choice of image. Lovely words for the girls to know and live by. I think it's a great idea for you to add your own fuller letters later on. Well done. The girls will love getting their letters.
Wendy
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A good choice of image. Lovely words for the girls to know and live by. I think it's a great idea for you to add your own fuller letters later on. Well done. The girls will love getting their letters.
Wendy
Comment Written 06-Jul-2023
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Comment from judiverse
This is such a great idea. Your words of advice should resonate at any stage. Good advice to stay true to who you are. I think many teenagers are tempted to copy other teenagers' behavior, even if it is not the greatest. You address both Charlotte and Eleanor, but in the last two paragraphs, it sounds like you're speaking to just one girl. jusi
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This is such a great idea. Your words of advice should resonate at any stage. Good advice to stay true to who you are. I think many teenagers are tempted to copy other teenagers' behavior, even if it is not the greatest. You address both Charlotte and Eleanor, but in the last two paragraphs, it sounds like you're speaking to just one girl. jusi
Comment Written 06-Jul-2023
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You're very welcome. Your words to your granddaughters are excellent. judi
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Barbara, that last paragraph sounds like you are speaking to one person, when I know you're speaking to two. Maybe "From the beginning you were both intelligent, independent girls. I'm curious to see how you both continue to develop into the strong independent young women I'm positive you are meant to be."
I really liked the theme of this one - women being strong and independent is always something I love reading about.
xo
Pam
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Barbara, that last paragraph sounds like you are speaking to one person, when I know you're speaking to two. Maybe "From the beginning you were both intelligent, independent girls. I'm curious to see how you both continue to develop into the strong independent young women I'm positive you are meant to be."
I really liked the theme of this one - women being strong and independent is always something I love reading about.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 06-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the kind support. I am struggling with how to handle the two girls. I envision them reading them one at a time. I need to figure that out.
Comment from Sankey
Such lovely writing. We feel like we are coming to know your Granddaughters more and more as you write to them. Can't wait to see where this is all going. No spags, today.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Such lovely writing. We feel like we are coming to know your Granddaughters more and more as you write to them. Can't wait to see where this is all going. No spags, today.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the kind support.