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At Home in Mississippi

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Growing up in the 40 and 50 in MIssissippi

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Comment from Ric Myworld
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Yep, some people are highly allergic to sulfur. I'm not allergic to it, but just the smell is enough to keep me as far away from it as possible. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 07-Dec-2024
    Thank you, Ric. It taste and smells bad, but I was trying to drink because they were promoting it like to was good for you. I found out different.
    Beth
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2024
    Thank you, Ric. It taste and smells bad, but I was trying to drink because they were promoting it like to was good for you. I found out different.
    Beth
Comment from patcelaw
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I hear you went through on your first camping trip. I enjoyed listening to it very much. I wish you the very best with all of your writing. I also enjoyed you telling us your story Patricia.

 Comment Written 22-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Nov-2024
    Thank you, Patricia. I'm a month behind on thanking you for this one but I do appreciate you.
    Beth
Comment from lyenochka
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Oh my goodness! What a horrible experience! I thought it was bad enough that you were almost drowned by those mischievous boys but then to be sick all week! To make things worse, the others had fun while you were bedridden!

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
    Thank you, Helen. I guess along out journey there are meant to be some low spots. This was one of them, but after that week at camp there must have been something I heard that convince me I needed to make a commitment to God. I remember praying all night right after that.
    Beth
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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What a horrible experience. I wouldn't have anything with sulfur in it either, if I were you. Thank you for sharing this story with us. I am sure it's not one you'll forget. I always enjoy reading your memoirs.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
    Thank you Barbara. It was a terrible we and



reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
    Thank you Barbara. It was a terrible we and



Comment from LJbutterfly
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I understand why the details of that summer remained vivid in your mind. Your experience in the boat, and the reckless boys make your camp experience horrible. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
    Thank you for the review. It was a bad week. I had one in Mexico that almost has that one beat. I think I cane close to dying both times.
    Beth
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2024
    Thank you for the review. It was a bad week. I had one in Mexico that almost has that one beat. I think I cane close to dying both times.
    Beth
Comment from Jacob1395
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That must've been horrible for you to experience at the time when you fell into the water and really reckless of those guys to do that as well. I can definitely understand why your mother didn't want you to learn to swim. A well written piece, Beth. I enjoyed reading it.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Nov-2024
    Thank you, Jacob. It was horrible week but the next summer I had a wonderful vacation. I'm sorry I'm so far behind.
    Beth
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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She (bought) in a chamber pot for me to use. *brought* ?

You are such a good writer. The story is easy to follow and intriguing. You poor thing. I had colitis and lost 10 pounds in a week too. It's awful. I'm happy you made it through. Well done.

I never had sulfur water. Sounds horrible.


 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Nov-2024
    Thank you, Gypsy. This was a very bad summer but the trip I took the following summer was one of my best.
    Beth
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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How terrifying this incident is Beth. I am not a strong swimmer and I have always been a little afraid of the water and never swim in the sea for fear of being taken by the tide. This is trip you will never forget. Another fine chapter in your childhood saga Beth, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Nov-2024
    Thank you, At least the summer after this this one involved a vacation I really enjoyed. I guess we have to take the bad as well as the good in life.
    Beth
Comment from Wayne Fowler
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Well done.
...The camp was in the northeastern part of Mississippi and my dad agree to... (agreed)
I'm sure your folks were furious. The boys get in trouble?
I'm glad you survived.
Best wishes.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Nov-2024
    Thank you, Wayne. I don't whether the boys got in trouble or not. I was too sick to know what was going on after that.
    Beth
Comment from jim vecchio
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Not feeling so well myslf lately, I truly felt for you and your affliction. Right now, besides water, I'm drinking lots of juice and sodas. I truly enjoy these stories of the past and hope you continue them.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 21-Oct-2024
    Thank you, Jim, I'm pleased you are enjoying my stories but I'm sorry you aren't feeling well.
    Beth
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2024
    Thank you, Jim, I'm pleased you are enjoying my stories but I'm sorry you aren't feeling well.
    Beth