I REMBER MOMMA -A DIABETIC ALSO
I remember Momma. She was always at the stove or table.We didn't eat richly but were never too hungery.Carbs made up most of our meals.Pasta with almost anything on it from peas,lentles,tuna to sausage,meatballs or pork chops.Fried potatoes,Italian peppers,onions and scrambled eggs was a frequent meal.Pizza,pizza fritta(fried bread dough) were our treats.At times I would tell my mom,"I'm still hungry". My dad would answer,"Eat more bread". I remember when doors were never locked,You coukd walk into any neighbor's house.Neighbors would look out for you and, if you misbehaved would say,"I'm going to tell your mother". I remember stick ball, playing football on the street ,5 cent Pepsi,penny candy and stick pretzles. Frank Sinatra,Ed Sullivan Ernie Kovac,Jack Parr, Burns and Allen were also fond memories but most of all, I remember Momma.. Who do you remember?
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Permalink Reply by Robyn on -
I remember many great things from my childhood! Most of all, memories of my brother, Doug. He was a very funny, carefree and kinda off the wall type guy. As a child, I grew up without my father...so Doug was the man in my life. Well, he would tickle me until I peed my pants, torture, but I loved his attention. He would sit in the bathroom with me when I took a bath and play "Bartender"! Ha, yes it was the 60's and our home was very "free" with comfort among each other. He would buy me candy and call me "Bobby-O" and we watched scary movies together....covering my eyes when I thought it was the horrid part only to be told by him it was over and okay to look...well, it wasn't, and I remember his laugh!
He laid with me when I had a nightmare or just scared of the dark. He stuck up for me against my sister, always took my side. I made him a hat from paper one time and he wore it for days on end!
Colored with me and one Christmas my Mom could not afford gifts, I woke to 3 presents under our tree...from my brother. Hot Wheel type cars (yes, a tomboy) Jacks and a record.
He made friends where ever he went and always laughing and fun. He always told everyone "Boogaloo" which meant have fun, dance, laugh, etc. So, I hope all of you "Boogaloo" forever!
He died In 1989, 35yrs old. I lost my "Saviour" but, the memories are forever.
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Permalink Reply by Robyn on
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My Mom I remember the most....won't go into details....I will go on forever and a day about her, and probably cry for a week straight. Miss her too much.
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Permalink Reply by Peter Germano on -
Robyn,your memories of your mom must be so very special. Some memories we should keep to ourselves they are that important l.My God bless your mom and keep your memories of her alive and protected. Take care,Pete
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Permalink Reply by Peter Germano on
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Robyn,it certainly sounds that your brother and you were very special to each other.That is a true blessing.As you always say," Family is everthing".It was nice to read some of your treasured memories.I wish you and yours a great big "Boogaloo". Pete.
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Permalink Reply by Doris Ann Dickerson on -
I remember my momma too like you! She always kept my diabetic diet at the time you had to weigh out the servings at like 2 or 3 ounces at a time (early 70's) she would do this using a white little scale that she had ordered off tv and I wasn't gonna get 2nds no matter how I begged! You only got this much and no more!!!! The doors never being locked and the screen doors slamming shut all the time. As for the sodas being a nickle well they were a dime by the time I hit school but everyday after school (I lived out of counry and got taken to school) we would stop by the local country store and get a coke and a bag of potato chips all for a quarter. Times like that as a kid you never forget!!
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Permalink Reply by Doris Ann Dickerson on
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One more thing I forgot to add....She passed it will soon be 6 years this January 9th............
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Permalink Reply by Peter Germano on
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Doris,it sounds that your mother was very devoted to you.The way she cared for and protected you from this burden that we carry was such an act of love She didn't skimp on getting you the best scale available.Those are the things that mothers do, Nice hearing from you. Let's stay in touch. Pete( Momma's boy.).
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Permalink Reply by Doris Ann Dickerson on
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My mom was the GREATEST person I've ever met! She was AWSOME!!!
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Permalink Reply by Dori S on -
You hit home with this one Peter. I remember my mom, she was called home 34 years ago when I was 7. She was a T1 but always made us kids feel special. Christmas was filled with crafts and cookies (I love baking cookies with my girls at Christmas, unfortunately I also love eating them!), she had a way of making every holiday, no matter how minor, special. I'd tell you more but I would wind up crying all over my computer...I miss her still.
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Permalink Reply by Peter Germano on
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Dori,those cookies must be something special. You have my mouth watering.It must have been difficult loosing your mom when you were so young.We must thank the Lord for our precious memories.Stay tuned in. With love, Pete
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Permalink Reply by Billy Williamson on -
I remember my Grandma Betty. She was my best friend. I would go over to her house every weekend and have sleepovers. We would watch cartoons and she would always have the best treats. I remember when i was little I really wanted a snowboard. My mom said i couldn't have one so my grandma ordered one up and told my mom that she bought it for herself and that I was just borrowing it from her. She was always buying me stuff for golf. She would come into the pro shop with me and buy me a new bag or club, then my mom was like you're not aloud in the proshop so she'd just give me her bank card. Once the bank card wasn't aloud she would just write me a check. Grandma was always finding ways around the rules my mom would have. Sadly she passed away 9 years ago, but her memory will alst forever.
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Permalink Reply by Zoe on -
Nice thread, Peter! My memories of my mother (who died 34 years ago) are not good; she was controlling and emotionally abusive. I developed very poor self esteem due to this toxic atmosphere and really struggled in my 20s, almost not making it through. Then I met Ruth who was a few years older and she and her husband Tom took me in and were positive role models. They told me I could do or be whatever I wanted and that I was smart, funny, worthwhile as a human being. All the positive messages I was dying for lack of. Ruth made the difference between life and death, self-destructiveness or self fulfillment for me. She became the top ranked woman glider pilot in the U.S. and died a few short years later still in her 30s. I remember Ruth.
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