Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 100 "Living Like Gypsies"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
20 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Your new home sounded gorgeous, Beth, I'm so glad you were able to afford it. I'd have wanted it too. It goes to show that anything is possible if you want it bad enough. I can just imagine your worry when Connie went missing, and Christi was worried too. Anyway, off to read about your move into that wonderful house! :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2021
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Your new home sounded gorgeous, Beth, I'm so glad you were able to afford it. I'd have wanted it too. It goes to show that anything is possible if you want it bad enough. I can just imagine your worry when Connie went missing, and Christi was worried too. Anyway, off to read about your move into that wonderful house! :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 10-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2021
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Thank you Sandra. Moves aren't easy. I hope I don't have to move anymore, but you never know what may happen.
Beth
Comment from Lyn Peters
Another stellar submission, Bethshelby. You continue to provide such honest and open detail about your family life as well as historical references that help ground the story in a unique and meaningful way. Thank you for continuing to share your work with your readers. Be well.
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2021
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Another stellar submission, Bethshelby. You continue to provide such honest and open detail about your family life as well as historical references that help ground the story in a unique and meaningful way. Thank you for continuing to share your work with your readers. Be well.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2021
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Thank you Lyn, I really appreciate your review and lovely comments. I so glad you like this.
Beth
Comment from Gert sherwood
.Hello Beth your chapter in the book Remembering Yesterday
Living Like Gypsies. I found enjoyable to read, Cause it reminded so much when Stan and I were were selling our home, and building a new home that you described was like the one we were building
Thank you for sharing your memories
Gert
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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.Hello Beth your chapter in the book Remembering Yesterday
Living Like Gypsies. I found enjoyable to read, Cause it reminded so much when Stan and I were were selling our home, and building a new home that you described was like the one we were building
Thank you for sharing your memories
Gert
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Thank you much for the review and comments. I've never found but one house slightly similar but it was reversed and the inside was different. I really appreciate ;you continuing to read my story.
Beth
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You are so welcome Beth
Gert
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Wow!! What a wonderful chapter here, Beth -- but I gotta tell ya, that Connie was definitely a handful, yeah? ;) :) And what a great ending for today: yes, there's always something for which to be grateful! ;) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Wow!! What a wonderful chapter here, Beth -- but I gotta tell ya, that Connie was definitely a handful, yeah? ;) :) And what a great ending for today: yes, there's always something for which to be grateful! ;) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Thanks for the review and comments. Yep, she was a handful as a teenager. If they all been like her I don't know if we'd made it or not.
Beth
Comment from RetroStarfish
What great stories - how you found such a wonderful house, right when you needed it, and your husband's ingenuity in making a table by unhinging a door. You know they say when God closes one door, he opens another - you and your family have travelled, door to door.
And Connie must be a handful if she took off to Six Flags without telling you!
Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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What great stories - how you found such a wonderful house, right when you needed it, and your husband's ingenuity in making a table by unhinging a door. You know they say when God closes one door, he opens another - you and your family have travelled, door to door.
And Connie must be a handful if she took off to Six Flags without telling you!
Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and the lovely comments. I do appreciate you reading my stories. God did open some amazing door for us. Yes my youngest child was definitely a handful as a teenagers.
Beth
Comment from Begin Again
Beautiful memory, Beth. Reminders that regardless of our struggles and difficult times, if we truly look we can find our blessings are right there for us to see. How wonderful that your husband did such a wonderful thing for his wife and family - went that extra mile especially with the door. Smiles to you!
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Beautiful memory, Beth. Reminders that regardless of our struggles and difficult times, if we truly look we can find our blessings are right there for us to see. How wonderful that your husband did such a wonderful thing for his wife and family - went that extra mile especially with the door. Smiles to you!
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. He had retired so he had nothing else to do but was great.
Beth
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
Yet another lively chapter in your family life, and with a husband who could cook! What a wonderful Thanksgiving it must have been. And what a handful your Connie was, until she grew up!
As usual, I'm full of suggestions:
It was September and Connie had started her year as a Freshman at the Collegedale Academy.
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It was September, and Connie had started her year as a freshman at the Collegedale Academy.
Carol and Glen were still packing to make their move to Florida so you had nowhere to stay.
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Carol and Glen were still packing to make their move to Florida, so you had nowhere to stay.
You had barely gotten back home when we got a call from Christi saying Connie had not shown up after school.
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You had barely gotten back home when we got a call from Christi, saying Connie had not shown up after school.
Fortunately, Christi called us back in the middle of the night saying that Connie had just gotten in.
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Fortunately, Christi called us back in the middle of the night, saying that Connie had just gotten in.
...we contacted the College and learned that there was guest lodging in one of the campus buildings ...
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...we contacted the college and learned that there was guest lodging in one of the campus buildings ...
For the next month, they allowed us to rent a room and bath and pay for it weekly.
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For the next month, they allowed us to rent a room and bath, and pay for it weekly.
Jane, our Realtor, knew a man who had an empty house he would allow us to rent until December when our house would close.
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Jane, our Realtor, knew a man who had an empty house he would allow us to rent until December, when our house would close.
...a couple of chairs, a TV and a a piece of our sectional, which converted into a bed.
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...a couple of chairs, a TV and a piece of our sectional, which converted into a bed.
...and a 27-foot cathedral ceiling. which featured a stone fireplace ...
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...and a 27-foot cathedral ceiling, which featured a stone fireplace ...
The large foyer and dining and kitchen were connected ...
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The large foyer and dining room and kitchen were connected ...
The house had four bedrooms and three full baths and a large pantry and separate laundry room.
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The house had four bedrooms, three full baths, a large pantry and a separate laundry room.
The upstairs master suite also had a fireplace and deck and two closets.
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The upstairs master suite also had a fireplace, a deck and two closets.
The house was nicely landscaped and on an acre lot.
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The house was nicely landscaped, on a one-acre lot.
I'm happy for you, that you found your proverbial dream house. I'm still waiting for the other shoe to drop, with that Realtor who thought you were wealthy and was eyeing Don as a husband for her daughter! I hope it wasn't too troublesome for anyone.
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Yet another lively chapter in your family life, and with a husband who could cook! What a wonderful Thanksgiving it must have been. And what a handful your Connie was, until she grew up!
As usual, I'm full of suggestions:
It was September and Connie had started her year as a Freshman at the Collegedale Academy.
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It was September, and Connie had started her year as a freshman at the Collegedale Academy.
Carol and Glen were still packing to make their move to Florida so you had nowhere to stay.
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Carol and Glen were still packing to make their move to Florida, so you had nowhere to stay.
You had barely gotten back home when we got a call from Christi saying Connie had not shown up after school.
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You had barely gotten back home when we got a call from Christi, saying Connie had not shown up after school.
Fortunately, Christi called us back in the middle of the night saying that Connie had just gotten in.
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Fortunately, Christi called us back in the middle of the night, saying that Connie had just gotten in.
...we contacted the College and learned that there was guest lodging in one of the campus buildings ...
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...we contacted the college and learned that there was guest lodging in one of the campus buildings ...
For the next month, they allowed us to rent a room and bath and pay for it weekly.
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For the next month, they allowed us to rent a room and bath, and pay for it weekly.
Jane, our Realtor, knew a man who had an empty house he would allow us to rent until December when our house would close.
-->
Jane, our Realtor, knew a man who had an empty house he would allow us to rent until December, when our house would close.
...a couple of chairs, a TV and a a piece of our sectional, which converted into a bed.
-->
...a couple of chairs, a TV and a piece of our sectional, which converted into a bed.
...and a 27-foot cathedral ceiling. which featured a stone fireplace ...
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...and a 27-foot cathedral ceiling, which featured a stone fireplace ...
The large foyer and dining and kitchen were connected ...
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The large foyer and dining room and kitchen were connected ...
The house had four bedrooms and three full baths and a large pantry and separate laundry room.
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The house had four bedrooms, three full baths, a large pantry and a separate laundry room.
The upstairs master suite also had a fireplace and deck and two closets.
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The upstairs master suite also had a fireplace, a deck and two closets.
The house was nicely landscaped and on an acre lot.
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The house was nicely landscaped, on a one-acre lot.
I'm happy for you, that you found your proverbial dream house. I'm still waiting for the other shoe to drop, with that Realtor who thought you were wealthy and was eyeing Don as a husband for her daughter! I hope it wasn't too troublesome for anyone.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and great comment and you know you're so blessing to me with all you expertise in editing. I wish they were let me nominate you again ever week. I'll be letting you know more about the Jane, the real-estate, agent soon.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
Wow! The Lord does miracles. When you described the house, I knew you would get it despite all the counter-offers that the owner put you through. I am now concerned about the realtor getting too interested in Don because she thinks you are rich. Thanks for sharing and also including about the political scene about Reagan.
One suggestion:
"window like openings into the great room" (window-like)
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Wow! The Lord does miracles. When you described the house, I knew you would get it despite all the counter-offers that the owner put you through. I am now concerned about the realtor getting too interested in Don because she thinks you are rich. Thanks for sharing and also including about the political scene about Reagan.
One suggestion:
"window like openings into the great room" (window-like)
Comment Written 07-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 08-Feb-2021
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Than you much, Helen. Yes, the Lord blessed us so many times, more than we deserved, but we were so thankful. You will soon be learning more about the real-estate lady and her daughter.
Thank so much for the six stars.
Beth
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Yes, you had a lot to be thankful for. The house sounds like everyone's dream home. You were so fortunate to find it. You did a lot of moving and changing jobs, but you both handled it well. Well done, Beth. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
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Yes, you had a lot to be thankful for. The house sounds like everyone's dream home. You were so fortunate to find it. You did a lot of moving and changing jobs, but you both handled it well. Well done, Beth. Nancy:)
Comment Written 07-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the review and the comments. I had lived in the house in Metairie for sixteen years and I've been in two houses in Tennessee for Thirty-four years. I don't feel like I do a an lot of moving, but have had a lot of jobs. I would be bored if I stayed with one for long.
Beth
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I guess in a story it felt like you moved a lot. LOL I hear you about getting bored, LOL
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is well-written and interesting to read. I'm so impressed you are doing this for you kids. I had a friend who talked about doing the same thing as she'd had a very interesting life, but I didn't know I had convinced her to do it until her funeral after she was killed by an impaired driver and she had left a copy for each of her children and I was their hero.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
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This is well-written and interesting to read. I'm so impressed you are doing this for you kids. I had a friend who talked about doing the same thing as she'd had a very interesting life, but I didn't know I had convinced her to do it until her funeral after she was killed by an impaired driver and she had left a copy for each of her children and I was their hero.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. My children are very pleased that I'm doing this. I glad you convinced your friend. I think it is something everyone should, especially those who like to write.
BEth
