Guest guest Posted May 3, 2003 Report Share Posted May 3, 2003 In a message dated 5/2/2003 3:07:57 PM Central Daylight Time, navwriter@... writes: > (according to my parents who > where born in long cabins with dirt floors). And besides,,,,,,,we walked > 33 > miles to school each day in the snow,,,,,,,,each way,,,,,,, > ---------------------------------- My folks weren't born in a mining camp, but they DID walk a heckuva distance to school each day. Mom's family lost their farm in the Depression. And OUR family lived in a bedroom converted from a coal bin in a basement for nearly a year. Mom and bro and I all 3 slept in the one double bed at nite while daddy worked the CTA, then he came home and slept a few hours, then went out and did landscaping. I do know " bein' po' " without a doubt. The year b4 the coalbin, bro and I ate pbj for school lunch every single day for a year--never so much as SAW a piece of cheese or slice of lunchmeat. At that time we lived in a cottage with no central heating and no hot water heater. Once a week, mom heated water in every big pot she could find, dumped them in the tub when boiling and added cool from the tap. I got to take the first bath, then bro, then mom--all in the same water. Daddy was working up the city and renting a room at the time, otherwise I guess he woulda been #4 in the tub, lol. Funny, but I remember these trials with a sense of fondness rather than deprivation. Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2003 Report Share Posted May 3, 2003 Carol, When you live through those kind of tough times, but secure times as far as emotions and your physical needs being met, I think it builds character and makes you a stronger person. I know that my grandmother used to tell me about standing in bread lines during the Great Depression, and washing clothes on a washboard, and etc. I have lived through some lean times too, with my mom as the only breadwinner for me , my sister and herself .. We had the necessary things growing up but not that many luxuries.. It makes you appreciate things more. Take care Hugs, from GA open RNY 12/12/00 Revision 04/18/01 Revision 02/07/02 St wt.... 392 Cw.......187 Wt loss..-205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2003 Report Share Posted May 3, 2003 Growing up, I never really knew that we were poor. We always had a place to live, food on the table (most of the time anyway), and clothes to wear. We always had school supplies and presents for our birthday and at Christmas. It hasn't been until recently that my mother and I have even talked about it. There was kind of an unwritten, unspoken rule that you never discussed money or finances. One of the things that it taught me, however, was to be able to budget during tough times. I have been on disability (either short term or SSD) for 2 years now. My paycheck is literally 1/2 what it was 2 years ago. There are things I know I have to do with out. I have had to learn to prioritze things. I am not suffering financially. I just can't do everything I want to. I have a great family and friends who help buy me clothes for Christmas and my birthday. They also help with extra spending money sometimes. I have a sister that will buy me yarn so I can crochet. It does give us character and it isn't always easy but I would much rather have my life on a low budget then be MO and have tons of money. Lori Owen - Denton, Texas SRVG 7/16/01 Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce On Sat, 3 May 2003 16:54:43 EDT Gigi8083@... writes: > Carol, > When you live through those kind of tough times, but secure times > as far > as emotions and your physical needs being met, I think it builds > character > and makes you a stronger person. > I know that my grandmother used to tell me about standing in bread > lines > during the Great Depression, and washing clothes on a washboard, > and etc. > I have lived through some lean times too, with my mom as the only > > breadwinner for me , my sister and herself .. We had the necessary > things > growing up but not that many luxuries.. It makes you appreciate > things more. > Take care > Hugs, > > from GA > open RNY 12/12/00 > Revision 04/18/01 > Revision 02/07/02 > St wt.... 392 > Cw.......187 > Wt loss..-205 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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