Pioneers of My People
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "A Simple Hero"Vignettes of my ancestors who made me who I am.
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Comment from Brett Matthew West
Attention can be much more important to a youngster than material things especially if it is given by someone they are fond of.
With his father fighting for the Confederacy, no doubt he thought little of Lincoln. Many people never considered Lincoln a "friend of the South."
"smoke house" should be smokehouse.
"the in woods" should probably be in the woods.
Able to do what needed doing best describes him. A lesson many others could well learn these days You simply do not find many people like him anymore.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2022
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Attention can be much more important to a youngster than material things especially if it is given by someone they are fond of.
With his father fighting for the Confederacy, no doubt he thought little of Lincoln. Many people never considered Lincoln a "friend of the South."
"smoke house" should be smokehouse.
"the in woods" should probably be in the woods.
Able to do what needed doing best describes him. A lesson many others could well learn these days You simply do not find many people like him anymore.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2022
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It is nice to know you don't necessarily read for the reward. I appreciate you pointing out those spags in this older one. Yes, I agree me grandpa was special and you don't fine people like him these days.
Beth
Beth
Comment from Gert sherwood
I adored the man who was my grandpa.
A Simple Hero
BethShelby,
Amazing story of your Grandfather. I enjoyed reading of all the various project he did. Beth I like how you kept me wanting to keep reading your
true story about your grand father ( Ebenezer Lloyd Weir )
I wish I had a six to give you.
Thank you for sharing.
Gert
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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I adored the man who was my grandpa.
A Simple Hero
BethShelby,
Amazing story of your Grandfather. I enjoyed reading of all the various project he did. Beth I like how you kept me wanting to keep reading your
true story about your grand father ( Ebenezer Lloyd Weir )
I wish I had a six to give you.
Thank you for sharing.
Gert
Comment Written 14-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thank you Gert. I'm so glad you enjoyed by story. I think I'm going to write about my grandmother. She was an interesting woman too.
Beth
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You are most welcome Beth
Gert
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Beth you are welcome
Gert
Comment from Annmuma
Beautiful story! Grandparents have an opportunity to share love and wisdom and, often, time in a way parents cannot. Conversely, grandchildren have the opportunity to learn from watching grandparents and your grandfather's character and determination had positive effects on many lives. Good story. ann
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Beautiful story! Grandparents have an opportunity to share love and wisdom and, often, time in a way parents cannot. Conversely, grandchildren have the opportunity to learn from watching grandparents and your grandfather's character and determination had positive effects on many lives. Good story. ann
Comment Written 13-May-2022
reply by the author on 15-May-2022
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Thank you so much for the excellent review. I'm glad you like my story. I going to post another story about my grandmothers, his wife.
Beth
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Nice story. Good work.
It's funny how we live in cycles, where we disdain old things and old ways, and then come back around to them. It sounds like a place half the people would love, and the other half wouldn't even visit. I'm in the lovin' half.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 12-May-2022
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Nice story. Good work.
It's funny how we live in cycles, where we disdain old things and old ways, and then come back around to them. It sounds like a place half the people would love, and the other half wouldn't even visit. I'm in the lovin' half.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 11-May-2022
reply by the author on 12-May-2022
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Thank for a nice review. I love to able to go back again but all traces of that lifestyle in my family vanished in the late fifties.
Beth
Comment from Ben Colder
Oh, Beth, you were so blessed knowing such good hard working people who lived such a simple life. I also remember those times as well with my grandparents. Sorry not have been active more. Just not feeling like something alive. No doubt prayers for my friend did the trick.
reply by the author on 10-May-2022
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Oh, Beth, you were so blessed knowing such good hard working people who lived such a simple life. I also remember those times as well with my grandparents. Sorry not have been active more. Just not feeling like something alive. No doubt prayers for my friend did the trick.
Comment Written 10-May-2022
reply by the author on 10-May-2022
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Thank you Chuck, It is good to see you. I was concerned and will still keep the prayers going. Yes, those were the days and the I miss those people from my past. Writing about them make me feel like they are still around. I appreciate the six stars.
Beth
Comment from Bill Schott
This is quite a history to account for this personal hero and grandfather. We sometimes forget as we become specialists in some skills and hire out the others, that there were generations of men and women who had to do it all and could.
reply by the author on 10-May-2022
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This is quite a history to account for this personal hero and grandfather. We sometimes forget as we become specialists in some skills and hire out the others, that there were generations of men and women who had to do it all and could.
Comment Written 10-May-2022
reply by the author on 10-May-2022
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Thank you Bill, I'm glad you considered this worth six stars. I really appreciate it. I wish more of those people were still around today.
Beth
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
I enjoyed reading this post as it is very well written, well composed and presented. Your writing grabbed me straight away and engaged me throughout. The love you have for your grandpa came pouring thorough your words . Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 10-May-2022
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I enjoyed reading this post as it is very well written, well composed and presented. Your writing grabbed me straight away and engaged me throughout. The love you have for your grandpa came pouring thorough your words . Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 10-May-2022
reply by the author on 10-May-2022
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Thank you so much for an excellent review and comments.
Beth
Comment from Judy Lawless
This is a wonderful story of memories and love, Beth. You're grandpa sounds like an amazing, yet humble man. I can understand your deep connection with him. It's very well written, too.
Just two little things: "...settlement around a(an) area..."
"At the end of (the) hall was..."
reply by the author on 09-May-2022
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This is a wonderful story of memories and love, Beth. You're grandpa sounds like an amazing, yet humble man. I can understand your deep connection with him. It's very well written, too.
Just two little things: "...settlement around a(an) area..."
"At the end of (the) hall was..."
Comment Written 09-May-2022
reply by the author on 09-May-2022
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Thank you so much of an excellent review. I appreciate you catching the spags.
Beth
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You?re welcome, Beth.
Comment from Ulla
I'm so glad I have a six to give you for this wonderful piece of history, but more importantly the story about the mutual love between you and your grandfather.
We have something in common, Beth, your grandfather was born in 1874, mine was born in 1875. Good luck in the contest. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 09-May-2022
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I'm so glad I have a six to give you for this wonderful piece of history, but more importantly the story about the mutual love between you and your grandfather.
We have something in common, Beth, your grandfather was born in 1874, mine was born in 1875. Good luck in the contest. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 09-May-2022
reply by the author on 09-May-2022
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Thank you so Ulla. How interesting that our grandfather's are so close to the same age. I really appreciate the six stars.
Beth
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
I enjoyed reading this story. Those were some hard working people. They appreciated life. The things they distribute today would be put to shame. People did not care about brand named items. Kids today are spoiled rotten. They have no clue what real work is either. I relate to this story. My grandparents worked so hard. And they never said a word about being tired. When they were exhausted. I bet the moment their bodies hit the feather mattress, they fell asleep. May they all rest in peace. Thank you.
reply by the author on 09-May-2022
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I enjoyed reading this story. Those were some hard working people. They appreciated life. The things they distribute today would be put to shame. People did not care about brand named items. Kids today are spoiled rotten. They have no clue what real work is either. I relate to this story. My grandparents worked so hard. And they never said a word about being tired. When they were exhausted. I bet the moment their bodies hit the feather mattress, they fell asleep. May they all rest in peace. Thank you.
Comment Written 09-May-2022
reply by the author on 09-May-2022
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Thank you Carolyn, I'm glad you liked my story. I'm glad you mentioned the feather mattress. I guess all of our grandparents had them. I use to love to sink into them myself.
Beth.
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Yes. They were great. You are welcome.