The Sweet Baby
A living memoir34 total reviews
Comment from Jay Squires
You may not have intended it to be sad, Bud, but when you've loved a beautiful woman like Zoe for as long as you had and you've latched onto what made your marriage essentially blessed ... and you have the uncanny ability to express the core of your love with your reader ... this reader can't help but wipe away a tear. It's a binding tear, though. And cleansing.
Jay
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2023
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You may not have intended it to be sad, Bud, but when you've loved a beautiful woman like Zoe for as long as you had and you've latched onto what made your marriage essentially blessed ... and you have the uncanny ability to express the core of your love with your reader ... this reader can't help but wipe away a tear. It's a binding tear, though. And cleansing.
Jay
Comment Written 26-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2023
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Jay, thank you very much for the kind words and nice review. Terry.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A fine tribute to your wife of 49 years Terry and I am so sorry for your loss. Glad to hear dementia has not set in yet and to prove it you have written a fine post for us to read here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2023
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A fine tribute to your wife of 49 years Terry and I am so sorry for your loss. Glad to hear dementia has not set in yet and to prove it you have written a fine post for us to read here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 25-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 26-Jul-2023
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Dolly, thank you for reading and reviewing my story. Terry.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
Zoe will forever provide you with writing material. She was so vibrant in her life that she lives on in what you write and how we other writers admire your humor and other thoughts.
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2023
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Zoe will forever provide you with writing material. She was so vibrant in her life that she lives on in what you write and how we other writers admire your humor and other thoughts.
Comment Written 25-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2023
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Thanks, Carol. Much appreciated. Terry
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
Beautiful! Every word you wrote is authentic. I watch, "Murder She Wrote," episodes imaging my mom is helping me figure out ,'who done it.' I watch 'The Jeffersons' reruns and imagine my dad laughing every time their maid calls George Jefferson a shrimp. At my dad's wake I couldn't find the right words for comments like I did at my mom's wake so I made changes to The Jeffersons theme song and told my dad, before he was buried, "Daddy, You're movin on up to the big time, to a deluxe Heaven-cloud, in the sky. You loved fish fryin in the kitchen, you loved lamb spinning on a grill; it took a lot of pain and dedication to move the white fence up and down that hill Now, like your Mets, your big-league, getting your turn at bat With Mommy and others, celebrating you, there aint nothing wrong with that. You're movin on up to the big time, to a deluxe Heaven-cloud, in the sky; You're movin on up to the big time, you finally have your wife, Panicky back by your side!
Part of the reason your story reminded me of this is that my dad had several endearing nicknames for my mom. She would be busy cooking, washing dishes, and he'd be trying to get her attention, with every nickname he had, "Pinick" "Beba" "Baee" "Koukla" etc etc. Each time, when she was hustling around the kitchen, busy, trying to her "thing" catering to all their kids as adults, making their favorite foods, feeding them ten helpings AFTER they first said they're full So, he'd me around her, speaking all the loving nicknames to her, and she would keep hustling, just saying, "get off my ass!" It was sweet and sad and pathetic too watching my poor dad. But when their weren't around, she'd be feeding his sweet tooth face withall her Greek honey and farina treats and other foods.
The eternal love you describe for Zoe is so obvious to see. My dad was older than Mt non and he never thought she would die before him and when she did, he was lost. He lived to see his 100th year, and he called for "Beba" or "Bae" whenever he felt lonely and missed her, but I'm sure they are now together just happy and feeling love and when I pray I feel my mom is listening, helping me through this life I still have to live and as she's helping me he's trying to call her sweet nicknames and she's saying "Get off my ass," because wherever she is, even in Heaven, if she is helping her kids, she just can't be interrupted.
My dad lost his mom at 5 years old and his wife my mom when he was in his late 90s, and I do imagine that my dad now is back with my mom , and also with his mom again, finally.
Zoe is with you every single day and night and when you watch the movies she would have loved, she is definitely with you became Love never dies and she was full of love for you, so her love is fully with you every day just as it ever was. Love never ever dies.
Have a good day with Zoe!
Your friend,
Alex. :))
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2023
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Beautiful! Every word you wrote is authentic. I watch, "Murder She Wrote," episodes imaging my mom is helping me figure out ,'who done it.' I watch 'The Jeffersons' reruns and imagine my dad laughing every time their maid calls George Jefferson a shrimp. At my dad's wake I couldn't find the right words for comments like I did at my mom's wake so I made changes to The Jeffersons theme song and told my dad, before he was buried, "Daddy, You're movin on up to the big time, to a deluxe Heaven-cloud, in the sky. You loved fish fryin in the kitchen, you loved lamb spinning on a grill; it took a lot of pain and dedication to move the white fence up and down that hill Now, like your Mets, your big-league, getting your turn at bat With Mommy and others, celebrating you, there aint nothing wrong with that. You're movin on up to the big time, to a deluxe Heaven-cloud, in the sky; You're movin on up to the big time, you finally have your wife, Panicky back by your side!
Part of the reason your story reminded me of this is that my dad had several endearing nicknames for my mom. She would be busy cooking, washing dishes, and he'd be trying to get her attention, with every nickname he had, "Pinick" "Beba" "Baee" "Koukla" etc etc. Each time, when she was hustling around the kitchen, busy, trying to her "thing" catering to all their kids as adults, making their favorite foods, feeding them ten helpings AFTER they first said they're full So, he'd me around her, speaking all the loving nicknames to her, and she would keep hustling, just saying, "get off my ass!" It was sweet and sad and pathetic too watching my poor dad. But when their weren't around, she'd be feeding his sweet tooth face withall her Greek honey and farina treats and other foods.
The eternal love you describe for Zoe is so obvious to see. My dad was older than Mt non and he never thought she would die before him and when she did, he was lost. He lived to see his 100th year, and he called for "Beba" or "Bae" whenever he felt lonely and missed her, but I'm sure they are now together just happy and feeling love and when I pray I feel my mom is listening, helping me through this life I still have to live and as she's helping me he's trying to call her sweet nicknames and she's saying "Get off my ass," because wherever she is, even in Heaven, if she is helping her kids, she just can't be interrupted.
My dad lost his mom at 5 years old and his wife my mom when he was in his late 90s, and I do imagine that my dad now is back with my mom , and also with his mom again, finally.
Zoe is with you every single day and night and when you watch the movies she would have loved, she is definitely with you became Love never dies and she was full of love for you, so her love is fully with you every day just as it ever was. Love never ever dies.
Have a good day with Zoe!
Your friend,
Alex. :))
Comment Written 25-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2023
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Alex, thank you for the six-star review, and your wonderful comments. I you ever want to write a post about your mom and dad, you can pull many elements of this review and use them, I think it would be tremendous. Terry.
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Thank you, Terry!
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This is beautifully expressed, Terry! Not full of sentimental slush but a story told with honesty, humour and an inspirational magic. If I had a 6 left, you would have it. Lovely video too. Perfect! Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2023
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This is beautifully expressed, Terry! Not full of sentimental slush but a story told with honesty, humour and an inspirational magic. If I had a 6 left, you would have it. Lovely video too. Perfect! Take care Debbie
Comment Written 25-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2023
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Debbie, thank you for your wonderful review. The song was played and sang by my younger brother at out wedding, at Zoe's request. Terry.
Comment from Douglas Goff
You are far from dementia or psychosis my friend. You are merely human like the rest of us.
My wife loves those "ladies getting married to the wrong man, meets right man, has last minute altar save, rides of in the sunset" wedding movies.
You were very blessed. But you know that, my friend.
Always remember the great words of Emilio Esteves in Young Guns. "I shall finish the game, Sir. I shall finish the game."
Try the ice cream.
D
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2023
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You are far from dementia or psychosis my friend. You are merely human like the rest of us.
My wife loves those "ladies getting married to the wrong man, meets right man, has last minute altar save, rides of in the sunset" wedding movies.
You were very blessed. But you know that, my friend.
Always remember the great words of Emilio Esteves in Young Guns. "I shall finish the game, Sir. I shall finish the game."
Try the ice cream.
D
Comment Written 25-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2023
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LOL, Douglas thank you very much for the six-star review, the great words of Emilio, and the advice about the ice cream. Terry.
Comment from prettybluebirds
Your story is touching. My husband was a tough macho man, but I always called him Babe. People thought it was hilarious. One thing he was not, was a Babe. I find myself talking to him too. Good writing.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Your story is touching. My husband was a tough macho man, but I always called him Babe. People thought it was hilarious. One thing he was not, was a Babe. I find myself talking to him too. Good writing.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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LOL, I understand! Thanks for reviewing. Terry
Comment from Faith Williams
That was a lovely walk through a memory, Terry. The Sweet Baby is definitely a unique endearment. I simply go with 'sweetie' for my husband. My two older sons each have a unique nickname from their first name, and I also call them 'sweet pea.' My youngest son would not allow me either of those options. I'm still not sure why though I am allowed to call him 'bubbie'. I cannot recall how it started, but it is the only term of endearment I am allowed to use with him. I am sure The Sweet Baby still enjoys movie nights. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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That was a lovely walk through a memory, Terry. The Sweet Baby is definitely a unique endearment. I simply go with 'sweetie' for my husband. My two older sons each have a unique nickname from their first name, and I also call them 'sweet pea.' My youngest son would not allow me either of those options. I'm still not sure why though I am allowed to call him 'bubbie'. I cannot recall how it started, but it is the only term of endearment I am allowed to use with him. I am sure The Sweet Baby still enjoys movie nights. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Faith, thank you for reading and for your review. Terry.l
Comment from Ginda Simpson
Your words are heartfelt and genuine, and that is what makes this memoir/story so engaging. I like its relaxed, conversational tone; it brings us into your current world and we enjoy the memories along with you. Well done!
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Your words are heartfelt and genuine, and that is what makes this memoir/story so engaging. I like its relaxed, conversational tone; it brings us into your current world and we enjoy the memories along with you. Well done!
Comment Written 24-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Ginda, thank you for the kind words and review. Terry.
Comment from Anne Johnston
Thank you for sharing the pet name you had for your wife. Sounds like you two had a great marriage and I can understand how you miss her and still want to talk to her. True love never dies.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Thank you for sharing the pet name you had for your wife. Sounds like you two had a great marriage and I can understand how you miss her and still want to talk to her. True love never dies.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
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Anne, thank for reading and reviewing my story. Terry.
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You are welcome, terry.