Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

It is always a memorable time in appearance. Life is when the first one leaves the nest. I enjoyed your story very much. I am glad that it turned out pretty well for you. Have a great day and may God bless you richly. Patricia

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023

Thank you Patricia, I glad you reviewed this one because it liked one more review getting recognized, and it would be next one to expire.
Beth

Comment from Faith Williams

Excellent

I had chicken pox, but now they give the vaccination, so none of my kids had it. Oh my goodness, Beth. I laughed so hard when I read 'guess who missed the bus.'

One suggestion: In this case, I think Strawberry Shortcake should be capitalized since it's a name.

Everybody's adventures in parenting are different, but they are an adventure, that's for sure.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Jul-2023

Thank you Faith. you are right. Kids are an adventure for parents. Everyones story is different and some new is always happening.
The chickrn pox vaccination came along to late for mer. Now there is vaccinations for everything and some child might not be able to tolerate it. I say that because I lost my first baby from having the whooping cough vaccine. The vaccine company paid but it didn't bring back my child.

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

Haha! This reminded me of the year my daughter, then 4 years old, got chickenpox for Christmas. Memorable:-)

My husband so wants to take a trip to the Ozarks, but after watching the Netflix show, "Ozark", I wouldn't be caught dead there. (No pun intended.)

I'm surprised Don was able to change his schedule without a parent signing off on it, but I guess if it helped him to meet his work schedule, his supervisor was down for it.

And he got his first plane ride out of it - not bad, Don!

Another entertaining tale of family life at Beth's:-)

Pam

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023

Thank you Pam, It holiday and brithday are the best time to be sick but they need to chicken pox while they're young. I've not the movie Ozark but it must be scary. I pretty sure those mountain are home to some scary people. We didn't happen to see them.
Beth

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

Looking back on our children's first experiences bring joy and also frustrations and aggravations of what went right and everything that could go wrong. LOL. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023

Thank you Ric. I appreciate the review and comments.
Beth

Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

The school system is quite different so I didn't quite get all of it. (Here the core subjects are all compulsory.) But nevertheless it was an interesting story about Don and his adventures. Maybe he was sick of always being with his sisters. My older brother hated having four younger sisters always around. It was a well written piece, and I always enjoy your family stories.
Wendy

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023

Thank you Wendy. No doubt he was sick of so many females in his life but he soon got interested in some of the females he was going to school with.
Beth

Comment from forestport12

Excellent

Another nice contribution. Is this what you've posted as a book I saw on facebook I think? Timeshares are sure a boogie bear for people. Lawyers are now making a killing getting people out. My wife's family originates from Arkansas and when we were up in Missouri last year we saw firsthand how majestic the Ozark areas can be.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023

Thank you for the great review. The book you saw was started when my husband and I first got married and then started with the birth of these children. It is before these stories. Thsee stories will go in a sequel. Check it out on Amazon. You can read a several chapter for free. Its and Ebook and paperback. I used my name Elizabeth Shelby It is Chasing the Elusive Dream.
Beth

Comment from Tom Horonzy

Excellent

Your three children must be appreciative for what you did for them. My sisters got whatever they wanted. Me, the sole heir with the family name a chicken! ð???

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023

Thank you, At the time they probably figured that were getting what they supposed to get. I think I'm more apreciate now than then.
Beth

Comment from damommy

Excellent

That must have been a trying time having Don so far away. I bet you were a nervous wreck. Did he get the right courses after that? I guess he got the electives out of the way.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023

Thank you for the review. His high school years left a lot to be desired and caused him problems in college. I'm sure he learned by being on his own and far from home but I wished he stayed close a while longer.

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

Thank you Beth for this next lovely chapter! Quite a moment for the family when Don leaves home and I can imagine your worry and concern for him. Your story reads as ever fluently and I only have one small edit - para starting Years ago.... companies (started).. Another great job! Thanks again Debbie

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023

Thank you Debbie. I really hated seeming my only son going so far away. They have to start growing up some time but I though he still needed parental guidance.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Yes, I remember you told us that Don missed the bus but taking the plane home actually got him home before the other students. You certainly took a huge step of faith to send him to a boarding school like that.

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 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2023

Thank you, Helen. It took quite a bit of arm twisting to get us to agree but in spite of messing up his schedule, he learned a lot that year.
Beth

reply by lyenochka on 21-Jul-2023

That's good that it was a good learning year for him!