Reminiscing
Viewing comments for Chapter 22 "Chapter 21 Youth Group"A collection of short stories
23 total reviews
Comment from Paul McFarland
Very nice story, Barb. Going to funerals can be an uncomfortable ordeal. It was for me for many years, but now I read poems about the deceased at these services.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2025
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Very nice story, Barb. Going to funerals can be an uncomfortable ordeal. It was for me for many years, but now I read poems about the deceased at these services.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2025
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Thank you for the support and understanding.
Comment from Sankey
Yet another joy-to-read family story from you. So glad I caught this in time. I can't remember if you have a novel going maybe the story of the lady stuck at the doctor's house with her broken down or smashed vehicle?
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2025
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Yet another joy-to-read family story from you. So glad I caught this in time. I can't remember if you have a novel going maybe the story of the lady stuck at the doctor's house with her broken down or smashed vehicle?
Comment Written 07-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2025
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I sure do have that novel. Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Mistydawn
I loved this story. It was interesting, very relatable. You're right, about the cleaning. Glad you took the opportunity to pursue your dreams. I'm glad your son was able to connect for a brief time anyway. I'm sure that made the man's day. I wish your son and his wife the best on their kind endeavors. Look forward to reading more.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
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I loved this story. It was interesting, very relatable. You're right, about the cleaning. Glad you took the opportunity to pursue your dreams. I'm glad your son was able to connect for a brief time anyway. I'm sure that made the man's day. I wish your son and his wife the best on their kind endeavors. Look forward to reading more.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
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Thank you for the wonderful support and encouragement.
Comment from Harry Craft
A great story about young people keeping the elderly company during the day. Such an honorable thing to do. I really enjoyed reading this story Barbara. Great photo too! Keep up the great work!
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
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A great story about young people keeping the elderly company during the day. Such an honorable thing to do. I really enjoyed reading this story Barbara. Great photo too! Keep up the great work!
Comment Written 07-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
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Thank you for the support.
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You are so welcome Barbara!
Comment from Mrs Anna Howard
Such a heartfelt story and memory. Thank you for sharing this with us. And congratulations on raising such a fine young man. You must be so proud of him. This story is really inspiring.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
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Such a heartfelt story and memory. Thank you for sharing this with us. And congratulations on raising such a fine young man. You must be so proud of him. This story is really inspiring.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
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Thank you for the support.
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
Barbara,
What a great story. I love the fact that you paired your youth group with the elderly. Some of them have no one else to visit and they get lonely.
I was a caregiver and I absolutely loved it. Spending time with the elderly were great. I felt like I made a difference in their life at the end of the day. They hold a special place in my heart.
Well done
Cecilia
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
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Barbara,
What a great story. I love the fact that you paired your youth group with the elderly. Some of them have no one else to visit and they get lonely.
I was a caregiver and I absolutely loved it. Spending time with the elderly were great. I felt like I made a difference in their life at the end of the day. They hold a special place in my heart.
Well done
Cecilia
Comment Written 06-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2025
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So many of our elderly are forgotten. We need to spend more time with them.
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I totally agree with you.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello, Barbara, thank you for sharing your life story. Your sons sound like extraordinary men. You must be an excellent mother.
I married an airforce officer but when he was retiring so I didn't get to experience living in the base. But I like to hear the stories.
Well done
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2025
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Hello, Barbara, thank you for sharing your life story. Your sons sound like extraordinary men. You must be an excellent mother.
I married an airforce officer but when he was retiring so I didn't get to experience living in the base. But I like to hear the stories.
Well done
Comment Written 06-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2025
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Thank you for the support.
Comment from royowen
What a worthwhile helping others to get from one day to the next, a help and God's assistant in tending others, that was one of the tasks Elaine set heresies when she retired, that of helping young Afghan women with English and adjusting to Australian ways and conditions, beautifully written Barbara
blessings Roy
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2025
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What a worthwhile helping others to get from one day to the next, a help and God's assistant in tending others, that was one of the tasks Elaine set heresies when she retired, that of helping young Afghan women with English and adjusting to Australian ways and conditions, beautifully written Barbara
blessings Roy
Comment Written 06-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2025
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Thank you for the understanding and support.
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Most welcome
Comment from estory
What I got out of this post is how hard it is for us, especially children, to face death for the first time. It really took me back to 1971 when my grandfather died. This was the first time I had to deal with a death of someone in my family, and the realization that people you love won't be here with us forever is a powerful reality check. Showing up at funerals is a tough task, but it is important that children realize that it is a matter of respect for someone and also a support for the family that is left behind. estory
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2025
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What I got out of this post is how hard it is for us, especially children, to face death for the first time. It really took me back to 1971 when my grandfather died. This was the first time I had to deal with a death of someone in my family, and the realization that people you love won't be here with us forever is a powerful reality check. Showing up at funerals is a tough task, but it is important that children realize that it is a matter of respect for someone and also a support for the family that is left behind. estory
Comment Written 06-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2025
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Andrew took this experience that it was important for Alex's wife that he was there. Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Begin Again
How wonderful that regardless what is going on i your life at the time, you always find ways to reach out and help others and it appears that your love has carried on through your children. You should be so proud.
Smiles, Carol
I got set my own
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2025
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How wonderful that regardless what is going on i your life at the time, you always find ways to reach out and help others and it appears that your love has carried on through your children. You should be so proud.
Smiles, Carol
I got set my own
Comment Written 06-Mar-2025
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2025
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Thank you for the understanding.
