Reminiscing
Viewing comments for Chapter 15 "Chapter 15 One of Jeff's Choice"A collection of short stories
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Comment from Dr. Nad
This is a very touching story. I certainly can tell it has touched your heart and sharing it and it has touched my heart in reading it. You have done an excellent job of telling us just enough and not getting bogged down in the nitty-gritty details. I love the outcome and I love your conclusion, and I concur we had a sign in our home as a kid prayer changes things. I believe Prayer changes people as well. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2025
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This is a very touching story. I certainly can tell it has touched your heart and sharing it and it has touched my heart in reading it. You have done an excellent job of telling us just enough and not getting bogged down in the nitty-gritty details. I love the outcome and I love your conclusion, and I concur we had a sign in our home as a kid prayer changes things. I believe Prayer changes people as well. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 19-Jan-2025
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I do believe prayer changes almost everything. Thank you for the support.
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You're most welcome Barbara have a blessed day my friend.
Comment from F. William Lester
I'm sorry, but I didn't read this chapter as close for editing mistakes. I was caught up in the story of Jeff's situation and the outcome. He's lucky to have a mother like you (I assume since this is non-fiction the story is a personal experience). Kids are a crap shoot at best. We give them the best of ourselves, but in the end the final decision is theirs and we have to let them go. This was a tough story to read, but the ending made it worthwhile. Your perseverance and dedication paid off. I assume by the backstory, you were in the military - Army. Thank you for your service. Thanks for sharing your story and have a wonderful day.
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025
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I'm sorry, but I didn't read this chapter as close for editing mistakes. I was caught up in the story of Jeff's situation and the outcome. He's lucky to have a mother like you (I assume since this is non-fiction the story is a personal experience). Kids are a crap shoot at best. We give them the best of ourselves, but in the end the final decision is theirs and we have to let them go. This was a tough story to read, but the ending made it worthwhile. Your perseverance and dedication paid off. I assume by the backstory, you were in the military - Army. Thank you for your service. Thanks for sharing your story and have a wonderful day.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025
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Yes, my husband did 23 years active Army. Yes, this is a real story and experience. I've often thought the problem with parenting is you never know how you're doing until they're grown, then it's too late. It would be nice if we appraisal rating through the process. LOL I appreciate the kind support.
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You're welcome. I remember when my son had his first and was having difficulty calming the baby (only a couple of months old) one morning and he asked me what he should/could do. He was feeling very inadequate as a father. I told him every child is different and no one has all the answers. Keep trying, give him all the love you have, and you'll find the answer. It may not be what you want, but it'll be there. He did. The rest is luck. I'm glad you were one of the lucky ones. It makes the hard work worth it. Be well.
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What Jeff taught as a parent is often all you can do is love them through it and pray, a lot.
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So true.
Comment from nomi338
As the step father of an independent child who struggled with drugs off and on until her death from accumulated health problems caused by the drugs, I understand. My daughter Yvette, I only mentioned that she was a stepchild as a point of accuracy. In all ways that really count and matters, she was my daughter. Her problems with drugs were primarily fueled by her disappointment with the various men in her life. I found out from her last husband that she had been comparing the different men in her life to me and the way I treated her mom, her siblings, and herself as well. Mike, her last husband told me that she was constantly comparing him and other men in her life to the example I set. Unfair I know, but that was just the way things went. On a happier note, my wife and I raised her son and her foster daughter to become healthy and accomplished adults.
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025
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As the step father of an independent child who struggled with drugs off and on until her death from accumulated health problems caused by the drugs, I understand. My daughter Yvette, I only mentioned that she was a stepchild as a point of accuracy. In all ways that really count and matters, she was my daughter. Her problems with drugs were primarily fueled by her disappointment with the various men in her life. I found out from her last husband that she had been comparing the different men in her life to me and the way I treated her mom, her siblings, and herself as well. Mike, her last husband told me that she was constantly comparing him and other men in her life to the example I set. Unfair I know, but that was just the way things went. On a happier note, my wife and I raised her son and her foster daughter to become healthy and accomplished adults.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025
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God does work in our lives. I'm sorry about your daughter. You do reman in my prayers.
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Thank you so much. You have a very kind spirit.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
What a lovely ending to this story, Barbara, and now you and Brian can be proud of your son. A little bit of wildness isn't wrong, just so long as it doesn't hurt him or those that love him. That sort of wildness can just be classed as fun. It was so good to read that Geoffery overcame his terrible start in life and is doing so well. I enjoyed reading this, my friend. Well done. :) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025
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What a lovely ending to this story, Barbara, and now you and Brian can be proud of your son. A little bit of wildness isn't wrong, just so long as it doesn't hurt him or those that love him. That sort of wildness can just be classed as fun. It was so good to read that Geoffery overcame his terrible start in life and is doing so well. I enjoyed reading this, my friend. Well done. :) Sandra xx
Comment Written 18-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2025
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Thank you for the support and understanding.
Comment from Sanku
i admire you for for writing frankly about all these .I am sure it is your prayers that brought your son back to normalcy ,to be a responsible citizen.. You stood by him, and showed the way...You are a model mother..
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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i admire you for for writing frankly about all these .I am sure it is your prayers that brought your son back to normalcy ,to be a responsible citizen.. You stood by him, and showed the way...You are a model mother..
Comment Written 17-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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Sometimes the best way to parent is to love and pray them through it. Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Begin Again
I'm sittin ghere in tears...I'll blame it on being ill for three days (you know suffering a weak system) but the truth is your story touched me in so many areas. Being a mother is a lifetime job that changes from time to time, but the worry, the pain, the prayers are always the same. I'm thrilled that Jeff found his path.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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I'm sittin ghere in tears...I'll blame it on being ill for three days (you know suffering a weak system) but the truth is your story touched me in so many areas. Being a mother is a lifetime job that changes from time to time, but the worry, the pain, the prayers are always the same. I'm thrilled that Jeff found his path.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 17-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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Thank you for the understanding and support. I've been missing you these past few days. I'm praying.
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Been very sick but a little better this morning so I gave Fanstory my time. Now I am shivering so bad I need my blankets again. Thanks for thinking of me.
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Will continue to pray.
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Thank you...my son was in ER yeterday with a serious attack of his diverticulosis. they wanted to hospitalize him but he refused to leave his pup at home alone (has panic attacks) so he went home with meds and orders to not eat or drink anything except water till Monday. Sp now I am worried about him.
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I would be worried about him too. I'll include him in my prayers.
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Thanks so much.
Comment from Jacob1395
I am glad to see that Jeff managed to turn things around, it sounds like you did go through a lot during this time, Barbara. Another enjoyable chapter in your book, I enjoyed reading it.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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I am glad to see that Jeff managed to turn things around, it sounds like you did go through a lot during this time, Barbara. Another enjoyable chapter in your book, I enjoyed reading it.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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Thank you for the understanding and support.
Comment from Sankey
Praise the Lord for it all working out. So pleased Jeff has a good wife and a great family. Still enjoying all these family tales. Sadly, none to share from our end.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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Praise the Lord for it all working out. So pleased Jeff has a good wife and a great family. Still enjoying all these family tales. Sadly, none to share from our end.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2025
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Thank you for the understanding and support.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Mothers like you and me always love our children regardless of what they do, but there are moms like Tay who don't deserve to be mothers. I'm happy Jeff turned his life around and is doing so well.
Well done!
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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Mothers like you and me always love our children regardless of what they do, but there are moms like Tay who don't deserve to be mothers. I'm happy Jeff turned his life around and is doing so well.
Well done!
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." - Atticus
Comment Written 16-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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Thank you for understanding and the support.
Comment from estory
Sometimes we take that long road around in life. I can say that my mother prayed for me for 27 years before I finally quit pot and cut back on my drinking. When you're young you think you know everything and don't need anybody. I think this would make a great foundation for a short novel. Since you know all the details, it should be easy for you to set the scene and orchestrate the events, underscoring this theme of rehabilitation and redemption. It really was a pretty dramatic journey. With a happy ending. estory
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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Sometimes we take that long road around in life. I can say that my mother prayed for me for 27 years before I finally quit pot and cut back on my drinking. When you're young you think you know everything and don't need anybody. I think this would make a great foundation for a short novel. Since you know all the details, it should be easy for you to set the scene and orchestrate the events, underscoring this theme of rehabilitation and redemption. It really was a pretty dramatic journey. With a happy ending. estory
Comment Written 16-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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Great idea. I will consider it. Thank you for the support.
