Nine for Nine
...a phrase you really don't hear that often..6 total reviews
Comment from Iza Deleanu
This was an amazing story, is impressive how the parents managed the kids and give them the proper push in life. Thank you for sharing this and good luck with your writings.
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2025
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This was an amazing story, is impressive how the parents managed the kids and give them the proper push in life. Thank you for sharing this and good luck with your writings.
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2025
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Thanks for the review, yes my Mom was an Angel in many ways
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
CM,
Wow, what a story about growing up. I know exactly where Scranton, PA is.
I have been there many times. I don't know how your mom did it raising nine kids. You must have had an amazing childhood.
This story is well organized and flows nicely.
Cecilia
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2025
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CM,
Wow, what a story about growing up. I know exactly where Scranton, PA is.
I have been there many times. I don't know how your mom did it raising nine kids. You must have had an amazing childhood.
This story is well organized and flows nicely.
Cecilia
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2025
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Amazing, fun, challenging and difficult at times. Financially we were just above the poverty line, grew up in a Waltons like environment.
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Sound's like you had a great childhood. I grew up dirt poor and I promised myself I would never go on welfare and never did.
Comment from bob cullen
Colin, this is a story I can completely relate to. We shared a Catholic upbring, in a sizeable family, you had eight siblings, I had four, including a twin. You were in the U. S. I was in Australia. Both in the 50's and 60's. And most importantly, we both survived.
Superbly written and told with honest frankness and without complaint or apology. I hope your memories bring you as much contentment as mine bring me. A most enjoyable read. Thank you.
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2025
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Colin, this is a story I can completely relate to. We shared a Catholic upbring, in a sizeable family, you had eight siblings, I had four, including a twin. You were in the U. S. I was in Australia. Both in the 50's and 60's. And most importantly, we both survived.
Superbly written and told with honest frankness and without complaint or apology. I hope your memories bring you as much contentment as mine bring me. A most enjoyable read. Thank you.
Comment Written 29-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2025
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Thanks for the review and rating.. your comment "...without complaint and apology" hit home
Comment from Rick Gardner
Lets be honest with each other, our lives were a wonder many never had. Our families gave love, provided love, sacrificed themselves to us. Not sure about you, I had very few worries other than girls and football. Football won, all league at defensive end, the papers said pound for pound I was the toughest in the state. Did you ever see the episode on "You Bet Your Life" when Grouch Marx asked a contestant about his family and he said he has 13 children, I love my wife, Groucho said well I love my cigar but I pull it out once and awhile. Maybe we would not be here.
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2025
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Lets be honest with each other, our lives were a wonder many never had. Our families gave love, provided love, sacrificed themselves to us. Not sure about you, I had very few worries other than girls and football. Football won, all league at defensive end, the papers said pound for pound I was the toughest in the state. Did you ever see the episode on "You Bet Your Life" when Grouch Marx asked a contestant about his family and he said he has 13 children, I love my wife, Groucho said well I love my cigar but I pull it out once and awhile. Maybe we would not be here.
Comment Written 28-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 30-Jan-2025
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Yes, I consider myself to be very fortunate, I was an All Star in 4 sports, (It was a small school). My mom was an Angel. Dad struggled with money, drinking and honesty, but kept us above the poverty line. Lots of good memories but quite a few "not so good", growing up on "Windrift Acres" but that's what builds character. I have all 4 walls of my home office filled with professional accomplishments, degrees etc.. but they mean nothing compared to my wife and two children.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
I really enjoyed reading your story. I could almost feel the cold of the old house and see the excitement of the "Big Dig." I love how you captured the spirit of growing up with so many siblings in a remote place and how it shaped you all. The details about the family room and the outdoor games made it feel like a true family story. It's wonderful how you've shared those memories. What an amazing read!
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2025
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I really enjoyed reading your story. I could almost feel the cold of the old house and see the excitement of the "Big Dig." I love how you captured the spirit of growing up with so many siblings in a remote place and how it shaped you all. The details about the family room and the outdoor games made it feel like a true family story. It's wonderful how you've shared those memories. What an amazing read!
Comment Written 28-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2025
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thx for the comments and rating
Comment from samandlancelot
Hi CM,
I enjoyed your trip down memory lane with your family. I'm also from a large family, and some of your details were familiar. You articulate your stories well.
maybe on a basketball court, but that's about it, (Change comma to period) of course
But life has taught me that's it (change that's it' to 'that') more likely I will miss 9 (spell out numbers one through ten) foul shots
Paul V. Kelly (add comma) the 3rd (third) son of five
Webster Ave (add comma) became high
propose to Ann Marie, (change comma to period) they were
Of course, there is only one bathroom. (My parents had eleven children, and we also had only one bathroom for a while.)
no fireplaces in the whole structure? (change ? to period)
Springbrook Twp (township)
'Big Dig", a task that in itself is (change to 'has') its own story.
Patricia
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2025
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Hi CM,
I enjoyed your trip down memory lane with your family. I'm also from a large family, and some of your details were familiar. You articulate your stories well.
maybe on a basketball court, but that's about it, (Change comma to period) of course
But life has taught me that's it (change that's it' to 'that') more likely I will miss 9 (spell out numbers one through ten) foul shots
Paul V. Kelly (add comma) the 3rd (third) son of five
Webster Ave (add comma) became high
propose to Ann Marie, (change comma to period) they were
Of course, there is only one bathroom. (My parents had eleven children, and we also had only one bathroom for a while.)
no fireplaces in the whole structure? (change ? to period)
Springbrook Twp (township)
'Big Dig", a task that in itself is (change to 'has') its own story.
Patricia
Comment Written 27-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2025
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Thanks for the detailed comments, I will roll them in ASAP. I usually get generic-good-positive comments, I appreciate the detail. We had an Aunt on my father's side that had 11 and I dated a girl in HS who was one of 14! Growing up in the 60-70s families of 5 to 7 seemed to be the norm.. Don't see that anymore.
