Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 160 "A Wedding On The Horizon"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
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Comment from Brett Matthew West
-To use someone who can save money is good planning.
-Seems like marital problems and arguments were happening even before the wedding. Could be seen as red flags against the ceremony.
-Blaming others for your own self-caused problems as Carol did a sign of a need for 12-Step programs.
-Caving in and doing her college work, while she spent time partying, not a good combination.
-Always seems like there is nothing but one issue after another when planning something as important as a wedding.
Ending leads to interest in what problems arose.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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-To use someone who can save money is good planning.
-Seems like marital problems and arguments were happening even before the wedding. Could be seen as red flags against the ceremony.
-Blaming others for your own self-caused problems as Carol did a sign of a need for 12-Step programs.
-Caving in and doing her college work, while she spent time partying, not a good combination.
-Always seems like there is nothing but one issue after another when planning something as important as a wedding.
Ending leads to interest in what problems arose.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2022
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Thank you so much for the nice review. I'll try to get follow up written soon.
Beth
Comment from Judy Lawless
Thanks for sharing another interesting chapter in the life of the Shelbys, Beth. I think I might have missed one while I was away, but I'm glad Connie and Charlie have decided to get married. I understand your concerns though. Well done.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2022
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Thanks for sharing another interesting chapter in the life of the Shelbys, Beth. I think I might have missed one while I was away, but I'm glad Connie and Charlie have decided to get married. I understand your concerns though. Well done.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2022
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Thank you Judy, I appreciate the review. Connie had been wanting to get married for a while. When Charlie made up his mind, she was definitely.
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You're very welcome, Beth.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Being a reader, I do understand your purpose of narration and objective of remembering the past course of living, remembering this piece of memory to help your children the essence of living and remembering yesterday is now appearing live and interesting; well said, well done, post god speed more, share post not 4 self-joy-pride but 4 God and readers worldwide Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2022
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Being a reader, I do understand your purpose of narration and objective of remembering the past course of living, remembering this piece of memory to help your children the essence of living and remembering yesterday is now appearing live and interesting; well said, well done, post god speed more, share post not 4 self-joy-pride but 4 God and readers worldwide Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)
Comment Written 03-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2022
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Thank you again DR. You are a faithful reviewer and I'm always pleased when you read and comment on my stories.
Beth
Comment from Ulla
Oh, Beth, thank you so much for drawing my attention to this. I have fallen desperately behind because of all the difficult things happening in my family.
This is so well written and I can't wait to read about the upcoming wedding. It sounds as as if something is going to happen. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2022
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Oh, Beth, thank you so much for drawing my attention to this. I have fallen desperately behind because of all the difficult things happening in my family.
This is so well written and I can't wait to read about the upcoming wedding. It sounds as as if something is going to happen. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 03-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2022
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Thank you for reviewing this Ulla. I hope everyone in your family is able to come to terms with this terrible thing that has happened. I know it won't be easy to get past this, but the grieving process won't last forever.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
It seems as though things were a little smoother during this time,
Beth. I'm still amazed how Carol put so much blame on you and
hubby after going to therapy. It was interesting for you to share
about the written work you had published. So, wedding preparations
ware made. I hope it all worked out. You ended this part with a great
cliff hanger to entice readers to return.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2022
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It seems as though things were a little smoother during this time,
Beth. I'm still amazed how Carol put so much blame on you and
hubby after going to therapy. It was interesting for you to share
about the written work you had published. So, wedding preparations
ware made. I hope it all worked out. You ended this part with a great
cliff hanger to entice readers to return.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 02-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2022
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Thank you Jan, I always appreciate your nice reviews and comments.
Beth
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Poignant episode--it must have been hard at the time to profess to be happy about a wedding when you didn't think the marriage would last. Distressing as to Carol's unfounded resentment and the prospect of contending with Christi. Excellent narration.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2022
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Poignant episode--it must have been hard at the time to profess to be happy about a wedding when you didn't think the marriage would last. Distressing as to Carol's unfounded resentment and the prospect of contending with Christi. Excellent narration.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2022
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Thank you for the review. Charlie and I got along good. He was an interesting person. It disturbed that he and Connie were always arguing. Lenny tried harder to please her but she was terrible teenager and she had some growing up to do.
I didn't pay a lot of attention to what Carol and Christi thought of us. I has some resentment when I grew up too, but we all still loved each other in spite of our differences.
Beth
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Hi Beth,
I'm glad to see that you're still posting on this book. I've dropped in on it from time to time. Your style is still very informative and makes us feel as though we are a part of your life. I'm glad you've chosen this way to leave a legacy to your children, and still keep your husband a part of your life.
Take care,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2022
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Hi Beth,
I'm glad to see that you're still posting on this book. I've dropped in on it from time to time. Your style is still very informative and makes us feel as though we are a part of your life. I'm glad you've chosen this way to leave a legacy to your children, and still keep your husband a part of your life.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment Written 01-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2022
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Thank you Rhonda. I so glad you drop in from time to time. I don't post this story quite as often as I once did. I'm glad when people tell me they still like reading it.
Beth
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It?s bittersweet, and I?m glad you?re doing it. I think it?s probably as good for the soul as it is the record of your journey together.
Comment from lyenochka
Congratulations on the publications and contest wins!! That's wonderful that you achieved so much while doing so much for your family!!
I think parents are often blamed for unhappiness because we are safe targets. Also, sometimes a happy marriage in the parents may create unrealistic expectations in the kids' expectations of marriages.
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apartment in Chattanoogs, (Chattanooga)
trouble telling my family no when ('no')
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2022
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Congratulations on the publications and contest wins!! That's wonderful that you achieved so much while doing so much for your family!!
I think parents are often blamed for unhappiness because we are safe targets. Also, sometimes a happy marriage in the parents may create unrealistic expectations in the kids' expectations of marriages.
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apartment in Chattanoogs, (Chattanooga)
trouble telling my family no when ('no')
Comment Written 01-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2022
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Thank you Helen, I think we can all think of times when things in our childhood weren't ideal. There were some wonderful things in my own childhood. but also some things I remember that really affected me deeply at the time. My husband could say the same about his childhood, so Carol's complaints were likely justified from her perspective. We all see things from a slightly different vantage point. By writing this and letting them see things through my eyes is allowing my children to realize things weren't always like they thought.
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I hope it will open their eyes. I'm glad you have a great relationships with them now. I know families where they are not in touch with each other and that's so sad.
Comment from royowen
If nothing else you had an interesting time with your kids, they aren't boring, each child is unique within themselves, blaming things is the normal human nature it seems, we think it gets us off the hook, but of course it doesn't. You've written a fascinating biography of your family, it should be interesting for the generations to come, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2022
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If nothing else you had an interesting time with your kids, they aren't boring, each child is unique within themselves, blaming things is the normal human nature it seems, we think it gets us off the hook, but of course it doesn't. You've written a fascinating biography of your family, it should be interesting for the generations to come, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 01-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2022
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Thank you Roy, I appreciate your comments and reviews. My children are interesting and make sure we were never bored. Although they seem to bring a lot of problems on themselves, they always brought us a lot of pleasure as well. Maybe I focus to much on to much on the problems rather than the happy times. It just seems the problems are more interesting.
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I?m sure there good times
Comment from Ric Myworld
Wedding are supposed to be fun and blessed times, but for some crazy reason, they seldom if ever turn out that way, or at least not in the ease of how they go. Two people who lover each other so much they could eat each other up. Six months later, they wish they had. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2022
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Wedding are supposed to be fun and blessed times, but for some crazy reason, they seldom if ever turn out that way, or at least not in the ease of how they go. Two people who lover each other so much they could eat each other up. Six months later, they wish they had. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 01-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2022
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Thank you Ric I appreciate the review and comments. I've never been involved with a wedding where everything went smoothly, For that matter few other occasions run smoothly either. It would likely be boring if they did.
