Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 87 "One Down And Three To Go"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
15 total reviews
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is good news hearing that Carol has her nursing degree and is now pretty much on her own. I hope Don survives and finds the perfect girl for him.
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2020
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This is good news hearing that Carol has her nursing degree and is now pretty much on her own. I hope Don survives and finds the perfect girl for him.
Comment Written 21-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2020
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Thank you Rebecca. Yes, we were relieved when Carol got her nursing degree. The others took longer to come around. The didn't always act smart when it came to love.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
Whew! That is really hard when you were paying tuition for three children all at once. Too bad that Don wasn't doing well. But hooray for Carol's graduation!
Oh, another difficult dog experience!
I'm sure you and your husband survived well.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Whew! That is really hard when you were paying tuition for three children all at once. Too bad that Don wasn't doing well. But hooray for Carol's graduation!
Oh, another difficult dog experience!
I'm sure you and your husband survived well.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and the comments. We were very disappointed in Don's problem. It as temporary except for the car. That problem lasted a long time. We were happy to have one out of school.
Beth
Comment from Sankey
Another excellent chapter. I still enjoy reading about yours and your family's lives. I hope other reviewers are enjoying it as much as I am. no spags today.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Another excellent chapter. I still enjoy reading about yours and your family's lives. I hope other reviewers are enjoying it as much as I am. no spags today.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Thank you for the great review. I do have quite a few who claim they are enjoying. I hope they really are. I'm thrilled with the stars.
Beth
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Glad to hear I am in good company.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
So, Evan was ready to be done with the 'kids' phase of the marriage at this point... ;) :) But y'all've done such a wonderful job so far, looking forward to what comes next! ;) Thanx for sharing, my lady! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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So, Evan was ready to be done with the 'kids' phase of the marriage at this point... ;) :) But y'all've done such a wonderful job so far, looking forward to what comes next! ;) Thanx for sharing, my lady! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Than you so much, Yvette. He wanted his kids to have an education but he also had always hoped to be able to retire early. He hung in there as long as he could.
Beth
Comment from royowen
Ah the manifold problems of raising a family, I think when the kids are growing from adolescence into adulthood, and choosing a suitable marriage partner is a tough time, I remember my adolescence too well, my eldest grandchild is getting there now. An excellent post, great writing Beth, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Ah the manifold problems of raising a family, I think when the kids are growing from adolescence into adulthood, and choosing a suitable marriage partner is a tough time, I remember my adolescence too well, my eldest grandchild is getting there now. An excellent post, great writing Beth, blessings Roy
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Thank you Roy. I really appreciate the review and nice comments. Yes, adolescence is a tough time for young people. I can be rough on the parents too.
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Comment from Ulla
Wow, Beth, so thinks are happening here. Don is not doing too well, and he takes a job with a construction where he seems to thrive. And then he takes on a dog. So Carol had her graduation and now there's three more to go. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Wow, Beth, so thinks are happening here. Don is not doing too well, and he takes a job with a construction where he seems to thrive. And then he takes on a dog. So Carol had her graduation and now there's three more to go. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Thank you Ulla, This is the way my life was going in 1983. Some things to be happy about and some thigs to go wrong. That is pretty much the way life is now.
Beth
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So very true!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I do understand the difficulty in getting children through college. I still enjoy reading these memoirs. I am wondering what Don will end up doing. I am wondering about construction.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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I do understand the difficulty in getting children through college. I still enjoy reading these memoirs. I am wondering what Don will end up doing. I am wondering about construction.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. Don does excellent construction work but he ended up becoming a Chiropractor.
Comment from Mistydawn
Poor Don, so heartbroken. I do hope he can move on soon. I have a dog just like Nick, a two year old lab. I love her to death, but she can be quite a handful. I'm glad Carl was able to graduate. I didn't come across Jekle Island in my research, I'll have to look it up. Your chapter is well-written, interesting. I look forward to reading more.
PS. They have a beautiful show of lights. I found it at http://www.jekyllisland.com/signatureevents/holly-jolly-jekyll/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=home-feature&utm_campaign=holly-jolly
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Poor Don, so heartbroken. I do hope he can move on soon. I have a dog just like Nick, a two year old lab. I love her to death, but she can be quite a handful. I'm glad Carl was able to graduate. I didn't come across Jekle Island in my research, I'll have to look it up. Your chapter is well-written, interesting. I look forward to reading more.
PS. They have a beautiful show of lights. I found it at http://www.jekyllisland.com/signatureevents/holly-jolly-jekyll/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=home-feature&utm_campaign=holly-jolly
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Thanks for the review and comments. Yes, Don is having a hard time in his life at the moment. It was good to have one child finished with her education. If you are interesting in Jekyll Island look up barrier islands off the coast of Georgia.
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All of the Islands are fascinating. St. Simmons and Jekle Island have an interesting history behind them. Sea Island looks like something from a fairy tale. Average cost of homes 3 million, most under 10. Only in my dreams.
Comment from RetroStarfish
This is a lovely chapter. I really like the way you built up to Nick's true nature by pointing out the difference between St. Nicholas and Ole Nick. Nicely done.
I really like reading your memories, although I do have one small suggestions. Watch out for repetition.
For example, the following two sentences are back to back and begin the same way:
"Nick was huge, and ... Nick was about two years old and ..."
Also, the word island is repeated in this section: "Jekyll Island, which is a barrier Island off the coast of Georgia, and we spent a couple of days. Jekyll Island is a 240-acre island..."
Otherwise, great stuff. Look forward to reading more.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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This is a lovely chapter. I really like the way you built up to Nick's true nature by pointing out the difference between St. Nicholas and Ole Nick. Nicely done.
I really like reading your memories, although I do have one small suggestions. Watch out for repetition.
For example, the following two sentences are back to back and begin the same way:
"Nick was huge, and ... Nick was about two years old and ..."
Also, the word island is repeated in this section: "Jekyll Island, which is a barrier Island off the coast of Georgia, and we spent a couple of days. Jekyll Island is a 240-acre island..."
Otherwise, great stuff. Look forward to reading more.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. You suggestions are good. I will go back and see if I can fix those repetitions.
Beth
Comment from Ben Colder
Believe me I know the routine of cost. You and the hubby seemed to have a done a good job raising your bunch. Don, Miss Wright had not happened yet. My Mary and I called them growing pains.
Well done again. You had a good man who cared and that's a good thing.
Merry Christmas Beth
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Believe me I know the routine of cost. You and the hubby seemed to have a done a good job raising your bunch. Don, Miss Wright had not happened yet. My Mary and I called them growing pains.
Well done again. You had a good man who cared and that's a good thing.
Merry Christmas Beth
Comment Written 20-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2020
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Thank so much for the review and comment and for waiting until you had six stars. I appreciate it. Mary Kay has found ten things that need fixing. She gave me six stars anyway.
Beth
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I get lost in the story and never pay attention to mistakes. It runs parallel many times and many ways of my family and life. That is what draws me to the read. I admire you and your husband for being there for your children.
I think sometimes people read it the way they want it to read for them and when that fails they look for things to pick it apart.
