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Winnie

Winnie's life

16 total reviews 
Comment from amada
Exceptional
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This is such a beautiful and enduring story. Winnie reminds me of my grandmother...very clean in house cleaning, body and soul. She prayed the rosary as well every night...She has picture of the Sacred Heart. She raised med, in my heart she will always be my mother. This story brought such delightful memories.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2020
    Thank you for the review and kind comments. I am glad it brought back memories for you.
    Thank you for the stars!!!!!!
Comment from lyenochka
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Thanks for sharing about your very strong and energetic grandmother. Wow, at 68, to come and help raise four kids! I laughed about your brother being the "oldest altar boy." I still remember about the All Saints' Day and imagine the makeup still on him.

One verb seems to be omitted here:
"Winnie [was] born in Fogo Island, Newfoundland"

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 09-Oct-2020
    Thank you for your review and comments. I will fix
Comment from royowen
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They bred them tough in those, and they tended to be "very" religious. But I know they had a tough life, and clung to their home grown philosophies and ways. I loved this biographical account of your life Mary. I could listen to them all day, or rather read them, as I am now. Well done, a great write, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020
    Thank you Roy, I always appreciate your input and reviews. Thank you for your kind comments.
reply by royowen on 08-Oct-2020
    Most welcome
Comment from Raul1
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This is an interesting story of your family I have read. I think that nana is an interesting character. I have enjoyed reading your post. Excellent work! No mistakes. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020
    Thank you for your review and kind comments.
reply by Raul1 on 08-Oct-2020
    You're welcome, my friend! :)
Comment from roof35
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This is a lovely tribute to your grandmother. It is well written and interesting. It sounds like she was a no-nonsense yet caring lady. Nicely done.

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 Comment Written 08-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020
    Thank you I appreciate your review and kind comments.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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You did a great job describing Winnie. I enjoyed reading your account of her. I could see everything you mentioned, Mary. Nana was a strong-willed woman in a time when women didn't assert themselves. The picture is a great reminder of this dear woman who taught you and your family so much about perseverance in her life and yours. The foreign language line was funny as French is foreign to many.
Respectfully, Jan

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 Comment Written 08-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020
    Thank you Jan for the kind words and review. I think it was her being a Newfoundlander during a time when you had to be self-reliant.