A bit of history
Back in time10 total reviews
Comment from Valerie Fish
This a lovely family story, i can't believe it didn't get any votes.
Your mother had a tough life, you must be proud. The heart wrenching story of your brother's crib death resonated with me, having had a stillborn grandson.
There's lot more to be told here, the history of Pinchard's House sounds fascinating.
You should definitely write more, a book or memoirs perhaps.
Well Done .
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2021
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This a lovely family story, i can't believe it didn't get any votes.
Your mother had a tough life, you must be proud. The heart wrenching story of your brother's crib death resonated with me, having had a stillborn grandson.
There's lot more to be told here, the history of Pinchard's House sounds fascinating.
You should definitely write more, a book or memoirs perhaps.
Well Done .
Comment Written 17-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2021
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Thank you
Comment from LJbutterfly
This is an excellent tribute to the memory of your Mom and Dad, and the hardships your Mom lived through. Despite difficulties, this is the story of a strong, loving family keeping their fascinating history alive.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2021
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This is an excellent tribute to the memory of your Mom and Dad, and the hardships your Mom lived through. Despite difficulties, this is the story of a strong, loving family keeping their fascinating history alive.
Comment Written 14-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2021
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Thank you
Comment from Chrissy710
Hi Joanne Sppry for yoir loss of your mother she spunded like a jard working loving Mum who will be missed for many reasons. I lost my brother at 65 in Octoner last year also so can share pain at losing a loved fsmily, member I thought this was well written and a worthy entry Good luck Cheers Christine
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2021
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Hi Joanne Sppry for yoir loss of your mother she spunded like a jard working loving Mum who will be missed for many reasons. I lost my brother at 65 in Octoner last year also so can share pain at losing a loved fsmily, member I thought this was well written and a worthy entry Good luck Cheers Christine
Comment Written 14-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2021
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Thank you so much and sorry for the loss of your brother.
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Hi Joanne sorry for my spelling I type on my IPad and often miss the right letter I hope you could understand my review
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Thank you so much for your great review
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A fine story as you remember the home you lived in and your parents who have now both passed away Joanne. We learned about your life here and the respect you have for your parents and the hardships they suffered, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2021
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A fine story as you remember the home you lived in and your parents who have now both passed away Joanne. We learned about your life here and the respect you have for your parents and the hardships they suffered, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 13-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2021
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Thank you Dolly 💕
Comment from Janetsue
You have shared a wonderful story about your family history and the difficulties of life in days long gone. I still remember a little bit about of some of the similar things you reference through my grandmother who passed away when I was in high school in the early 1960s. I am glad your beautiful memories are remain vivid in your heart. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2021
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You have shared a wonderful story about your family history and the difficulties of life in days long gone. I still remember a little bit about of some of the similar things you reference through my grandmother who passed away when I was in high school in the early 1960s. I am glad your beautiful memories are remain vivid in your heart. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 13-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2021
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Thank you
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for sharing about your amazing mom's life. She certainly overcame a lot of trials and difficulties. So glad that you can keep her memory alive for everyone, including us! Best wishes in the contest!
Comments:
back in the day of out houses. (outhouses)
learned to be self sufficient. (self-sufficient)
The men (extra space after this and then it goes to a new line)
fished
Style suggestion: Most of the sentences follow the same Subject Verb order. It helps to vary with starting with a prepositional clause - anything to vary the tone a little.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2021
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Thank you for sharing about your amazing mom's life. She certainly overcame a lot of trials and difficulties. So glad that you can keep her memory alive for everyone, including us! Best wishes in the contest!
Comments:
back in the day of out houses. (outhouses)
learned to be self sufficient. (self-sufficient)
The men (extra space after this and then it goes to a new line)
fished
Style suggestion: Most of the sentences follow the same Subject Verb order. It helps to vary with starting with a prepositional clause - anything to vary the tone a little.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2021
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Thank you so much my strongest point is not story writing and grammar. I appreciate Kate the help and guidance. 🙂
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You're welcome, Joanne!
--Helen
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Comment from robyn corum
Joanne,
Wow! That's quite a piece of history you have inherited! I wonder if you'll be the one hosting the family dinners and such now? It's a horrible thing to lose the family matriarch or patriarch. It changes things in ways we didn't even consider. I'm so sorry.
Some notes, if I may:
1.) Making bread and taking care of (a) household.
2.) Mom and (D)ad raised nine children.
3.) a significant part of my life and my siblings(') lives
Thanks!
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2021
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Joanne,
Wow! That's quite a piece of history you have inherited! I wonder if you'll be the one hosting the family dinners and such now? It's a horrible thing to lose the family matriarch or patriarch. It changes things in ways we didn't even consider. I'm so sorry.
Some notes, if I may:
1.) Making bread and taking care of (a) household.
2.) Mom and (D)ad raised nine children.
3.) a significant part of my life and my siblings(') lives
Thanks!
Comment Written 13-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2021
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Thank you so much Robyn 🙂
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
This is a well-told story of your ancestry and how proud you are of what your parents were able to deal with throughout their lives. They sound like a remarkable couple. Your memories will sustain your loving thoughts as you continue the journey.
Ralf
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2021
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This is a well-told story of your ancestry and how proud you are of what your parents were able to deal with throughout their lives. They sound like a remarkable couple. Your memories will sustain your loving thoughts as you continue the journey.
Ralf
Comment Written 13-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2021
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Thank you so much.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Poignant and heartfelt reminiscences, rich in imagery.
sugg:
she was doing [OMIT a] women's work.
At 17, Mom had her first child and her=>SHE and dad got married ON Feb 23rd, 1947 [OMIT they got married] in a little church in Trinity SEMICOLON they went to church by sled and dog team.
Mom and dad raised nine children. Mom lost one baby to crib death. She told me she went to the crib to get her baby, "she said your=>YOU'RE some good boy, YOU slept all night." She proceeded to pick him up when=>, THEN she realized he wasn't breathing.
A very heart wrenching=>HEARTRENDING story.
step father=>STEPFATHER. Having been the only child that didn't share the same father as her siblings COMMA she felt like the odd one out.
The family homestead holds a lot of history for myself=>ME and my siblings. Mom was born in one of the rooms upstairs COMMA DELIVERED by a mid-wife. There are parts of the house that is=>ARE over 200 years old. It was floated from Pinchards Island to Newtown, [OMIT in the water] with barrels underneath to keep it afloat. This was the year 1953 COMMA when resettlement forced them to leave their island home.
Pinchards Island has remained a significant part of my life and my siblings=>SIBLINGS' lives.
True Family Story writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
Read All Rules
Write a true family story with a minimum of 400 words and a maximum of 650 words. Use 1 color font and 1 picture that has no words in it. Use no animation or music with entry. Dedication line is optional and doesn't count toward word length. Author notes acceptable and may include 1 video that may have music/words.
My parents worked. Very hard in their day. And living on an island was not without its challenges but they were happy there. My brother has cabins on the island. We all get together there sometimes to honour our parents memory. I also got to celebrate my birthday this year in our family home with my siblings all around me.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2021
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Poignant and heartfelt reminiscences, rich in imagery.
sugg:
she was doing [OMIT a] women's work.
At 17, Mom had her first child and her=>SHE and dad got married ON Feb 23rd, 1947 [OMIT they got married] in a little church in Trinity SEMICOLON they went to church by sled and dog team.
Mom and dad raised nine children. Mom lost one baby to crib death. She told me she went to the crib to get her baby, "she said your=>YOU'RE some good boy, YOU slept all night." She proceeded to pick him up when=>, THEN she realized he wasn't breathing.
A very heart wrenching=>HEARTRENDING story.
step father=>STEPFATHER. Having been the only child that didn't share the same father as her siblings COMMA she felt like the odd one out.
The family homestead holds a lot of history for myself=>ME and my siblings. Mom was born in one of the rooms upstairs COMMA DELIVERED by a mid-wife. There are parts of the house that is=>ARE over 200 years old. It was floated from Pinchards Island to Newtown, [OMIT in the water] with barrels underneath to keep it afloat. This was the year 1953 COMMA when resettlement forced them to leave their island home.
Pinchards Island has remained a significant part of my life and my siblings=>SIBLINGS' lives.
True Family Story writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
Read All Rules
Write a true family story with a minimum of 400 words and a maximum of 650 words. Use 1 color font and 1 picture that has no words in it. Use no animation or music with entry. Dedication line is optional and doesn't count toward word length. Author notes acceptable and may include 1 video that may have music/words.
My parents worked. Very hard in their day. And living on an island was not without its challenges but they were happy there. My brother has cabins on the island. We all get together there sometimes to honour our parents memory. I also got to celebrate my birthday this year in our family home with my siblings all around me.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2021
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Thank you so much for your awesome review and for the editing. Appreciate it 🙂
Comment from Eunice Amero
I love your story though there was sad parts. I had the touch of tb and had to stay home from school for a tear it was going around in my younger days. The mumps and chicken popps. But l think God that mom worked as hard as she did to raise us. She had 12 plus one died of hooping cough then she lost more. I was the youngest of them all. She also had a canteen. So many memories in that story. But l feel for you. Your story brought vack lots of memories. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2021
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I love your story though there was sad parts. I had the touch of tb and had to stay home from school for a tear it was going around in my younger days. The mumps and chicken popps. But l think God that mom worked as hard as she did to raise us. She had 12 plus one died of hooping cough then she lost more. I was the youngest of them all. She also had a canteen. So many memories in that story. But l feel for you. Your story brought vack lots of memories. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2021
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Thank you
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welcome
