Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 138 "Currents of Change"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
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Comment from Ben Colder
This action concerning the girls made me remember why my father-in-law said what he said when coming to kids moving back home. He always had an extra house he built himself, and I too adopted a just in case. LOL. Your kids were so much like mine. Good one, Beth.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2021
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This action concerning the girls made me remember why my father-in-law said what he said when coming to kids moving back home. He always had an extra house he built himself, and I too adopted a just in case. LOL. Your kids were so much like mine. Good one, Beth.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2021
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Thank you Chuck, Did you seriously have another place you could escape to? We had a big house. Evan would either escape to his room and turn his music up, or escape to the garden where one was likely to come out. Gardens represent actual work. Of course we had the acreage in the country so if close enough that was answer and there was a house there. Come to think of it, maybe that is why he built it.
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Yes, I had a lake house with a garden, fruit trees, berries, a boat, a getaway at Greeersferry Lake area.. I built 3 cooperations in my lifetime. Sold one, gave one away, retired the other. Ministered God's word for 50 years or more, lived among the tribes, shared Jesus with many. I never took one dime for preaching. Even when I heard a flock. God called me to share His love, not to preach for money or fame.
I have had a wonderful life, no complaints, a good woman, 6 kids, some I find hard to believe I fathered them. They are so smart and good-looking, no doubt from their mother. I I died 5 years ago when she died, just have not left my body yet. I hide on Fan Story and write novels to occupy until the Lord caomes and gets me.
So you know about old Chuck. More than anyone else does here on the site. I now reside independently no lawn to keep up, come and go when and where I please. I still drive my Crysler, not much but howelse could I go to Wallmart. LOL.
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You've had a interesting life and it seems worthy of being put into bookform. I don't like you say you died when your wife died. I know she was precious to you, but I'm sure she wouldn't want for you feel you life was over. I hope you still find some happiness in life. I loved my husband for 61 years and still dobut I can't say I have died. I still do but I still find a lot of wonder and joy in life.
Beth
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My blessings to you, Beth.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Jam-packed! Murder plot! Graphic description. Your fascinating family saga gets ever richer!
Another thing happened in Connie's life about this time [which=>THAT] left her stunned. The eighteen-year-old sister of Connie's best friend at the time OMIT COMMA got mixed up in a murder-for-hire plot.
The man OMIT COMMA who agreed to commit the murder for money OMIT COMMA got a life sentence
After Connie lost her job at the furniture company, she was able to get a job working at a cappuccino [PICK ONE cart or kiosk] in the mall.
Early in May, Connie called COMMA very depressed.
Connie only had two classes left [which=>THAT] she was still trying to take in College [and they were=>COMMA] nutrition and psychology.
Life can change quicklly=>QUICKLY
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2021
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Jam-packed! Murder plot! Graphic description. Your fascinating family saga gets ever richer!
Another thing happened in Connie's life about this time [which=>THAT] left her stunned. The eighteen-year-old sister of Connie's best friend at the time OMIT COMMA got mixed up in a murder-for-hire plot.
The man OMIT COMMA who agreed to commit the murder for money OMIT COMMA got a life sentence
After Connie lost her job at the furniture company, she was able to get a job working at a cappuccino [PICK ONE cart or kiosk] in the mall.
Early in May, Connie called COMMA very depressed.
Connie only had two classes left [which=>THAT] she was still trying to take in College [and they were=>COMMA] nutrition and psychology.
Life can change quicklly=>QUICKLY
Comment Written 04-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2021
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Thank you for the review and comment and help with my comma problem. I hope Mary Kay does want them back in. In the murder case, the guy who did the shooting was only eighteen, and that might have been the reason our governor pardoned him after 25 years. I decided to add his age.
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I defer to Mary Kay
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I trust your judgement. Barbara wanted me to remove a couple of "thats" but I read her post and she had thats all the way though. I pointed out one that had a error with it, and she deleted it from her own story.
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Good for you! My point was to change WHICH to THAT--("which" needs a comma preceding--in these instances the sentences read better with THAT than WHICH--(these usages of THAT are not ones that Barbara would cite).
Comment from dellsworthpoet
As they say, life is what happens while you are planning things.
The piece is written in conversational manner. It flows well. There are no bumps in the reading. It portrays real life honestly with a bit here and a snippet there forming a general crazy quilt effect of movement and emotion.
A good read. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2021
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As they say, life is what happens while you are planning things.
The piece is written in conversational manner. It flows well. There are no bumps in the reading. It portrays real life honestly with a bit here and a snippet there forming a general crazy quilt effect of movement and emotion.
A good read. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2021
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Thank you so much for reading my story. There are a lot of crazy things going on, but I try not sugarcoat it. It is what it is, and some of the things I write doesn't show my kids in a very good light. I'm glad you find that it flows without it seeming to disconnected.
Beth
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Your welcomed
Comment from Gert sherwood
Currents of Change
BethShelby you are so right from what I just read
Life among family members moved at different paces, especially with Connie she could not make up her mind cause--
She had no way of knowing what a change of direction her life would take.
Gert
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2021
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Currents of Change
BethShelby you are so right from what I just read
Life among family members moved at different paces, especially with Connie she could not make up her mind cause--
She had no way of knowing what a change of direction her life would take.
Gert
Comment Written 04-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2021
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Thank you, Gert. I always and pleased with your reviews and comments you leave. Thank you.
Beth
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You are welcome Beth
Gert
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your home, along with hubby, sounds like Grand Central Station on steroids. You did a great job, Beth. Your detailed recollections of all the family members make it easy for readers to see them in action. They do sound a bit unsettled. I hope things settle down at little--esp after Connie left for the summer camp job. She seems to be at loose ends. I hope Kimberly and Don's baby will help both of them in their busy lives. Maybe they will slow down a little and focus on the love they share with the birth of the baby. Christi, too, will need to evaluate her life to this point. What a sad ending for Carol's friend who was murdered, and the repercussions that followed.
Respectfully, Jan
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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2021
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Your home, along with hubby, sounds like Grand Central Station on steroids. You did a great job, Beth. Your detailed recollections of all the family members make it easy for readers to see them in action. They do sound a bit unsettled. I hope things settle down at little--esp after Connie left for the summer camp job. She seems to be at loose ends. I hope Kimberly and Don's baby will help both of them in their busy lives. Maybe they will slow down a little and focus on the love they share with the birth of the baby. Christi, too, will need to evaluate her life to this point. What a sad ending for Carol's friend who was murdered, and the repercussions that followed.
Respectfully, Jan
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Comment Written 04-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2021
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Thank you Jan. I really appreciate your review and excellent detailed comments. Actually Connie's friend wasn't murdered. Her friend's sister was dating the doctor who planned to have his ex-wife murdered. She was in on the plot and ended up having to serve time. Connie knew the sister well and was very shocked that she could get herself involved in such a crime.
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Sorry I knew it was the friend's sister who was involved. I just wrote it wrong. that would have been a shock.
Comment from lyenochka
I don't think any moment in your family life was ever dull! And to have your poor washer and drying being used constantly by your grown kids ! Wow! But on the other hand, as you said, you did get to see them and hear about their lives. Hoping the Connie will meet someone really nice at camp!
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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2021
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I don't think any moment in your family life was ever dull! And to have your poor washer and drying being used constantly by your grown kids ! Wow! But on the other hand, as you said, you did get to see them and hear about their lives. Hoping the Connie will meet someone really nice at camp!
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Comment Written 04-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2021
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Thank you, Helen. I really appreciate the reveiw. Connie will meet someone who will take her life in a new direction for a while.
I'm practicing saying the Korean name you cleared up for me. I hope things are going well with your mom and dad.
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Oh, I forgot to ask you about the title. Did you mean: Currents of Change?
Currant is the fruit.
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Thank you for that. I meant to rry to think of different title and I forgot to check the spelling. I was about to close the computer down. I'm glad I saw your review in time.
