tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post776553284769204149..comments2024-03-18T02:20:13.716-07:00Comments on Purple Chocolat Home: Our Future Is Now - Musings on Storage Space in a Trailer in 1948Jacquelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10074013194838958441noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-81698815813682756152015-05-22T11:46:59.601-07:002015-05-22T11:46:59.601-07:00What an absolutely charming, well-written treasure...What an absolutely charming, well-written treasure from your Mom! Such a lovely piece of the past, with so much meaning and wisdom for the NOW snd the future.<br /><br />The choice to live in the Now, rather than wait til everything is perfect and as we planned, is seldom so sweet in the THEN as it could have been had we heeded her words and taken in what IS with the fervor with which we wish for that nebulous TO COME.<br /><br />say rachel, who is trying SO hard to be secure and content amidst all the boxes and lugs and pans of our worldly goods, as we await the completion of our emptied-out kitchen. Counters and paint and new fridge and range hood are wonderful---just what I planned, but the awaiting of the finish seems to stretch out like taffy. I hope I can consider it that sweet.<br /><br />And I can only hope that someday someone will remember me---the NOW of me, the midnight ramblings, the reminiscences, the memories, in all those pages and reams of writings I've stuffed into boxes and closets and drawers all over the house. What a lovely legacy that would be, as is your own trove left you from your Mom.<br />RachelDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11204947567574886675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-17055540259171608752015-05-21T13:01:12.861-07:002015-05-21T13:01:12.861-07:00And, I didn't know if we would ever be able to...And, I didn't know if we would ever be able to build a house. So, like your Mom, I decided early on to make the most of the home we had and the best of our fun experiences there. Just recently someone reminded me that a long time ago I had said to her, "If I can't be happy in my trailer, I won't be happy in a new home." We added shelves and shelves and shelves with drawers and more shelves... But we have some fun fun fun memories of that old little home. Home is where you love, and that is all you need to focus on!<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-10534221380661700202015-05-21T12:52:56.587-07:002015-05-21T12:52:56.587-07:00That is so exciting that you opened her stories an...That is so exciting that you opened her stories and are getting them into digital format!!! I bet you are having a blast! We have our parents love letters as well, so much fun to read them. We lived in a 14 x 70 1972 immobile mobile home! For our first 12 years of marriage. This makes me realize that I need to write all those memories down as well along with the pictures we have of that time. I know our children who lived there would appreciate those memories. Now we live in a larger home that is too big, now that all our children are adults. 2 still are coming home during the summer to work for college money, but the house seems so quiet and HUGE when it is just hubby and I! <br />What a wonderful record you have found!<br />Thanks for sharing it with us! <br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248799548564757845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-13126969419991323752015-05-19T17:35:27.216-07:002015-05-19T17:35:27.216-07:00Jacqueline, what a treasure to find these writings...Jacqueline, what a treasure to find these writings. Thank you for sharing. Just last night I was talking to a friend about our parents and the hardships they endured in those times. Makes me count my blessings!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-40053177821978363622015-05-19T14:46:57.702-07:002015-05-19T14:46:57.702-07:00Wow, Jacqueline, what at story! We can all learn ...Wow, Jacqueline, what at story! We can all learn a lesson from this, which is certainly counting our blessings and learning to live with less. What a treasure!kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-52840621476644687742015-05-19T11:00:58.899-07:002015-05-19T11:00:58.899-07:00Wow! That was a fun adventure to read her story. ...Wow! That was a fun adventure to read her story. It is funny how we just move through life and forget how it once was. I remember when Auj and I got married, we lived in a nice two bedroom apartment. We felt so blessed, but as the years have gone by, we have "felt" that we needed more space for our growing family. The reality is, we probably could still fit in that two bedroom and make it work. We all are so blessed with so many conveniences and items that we take for granted. I have never been lacking for space for my appliances.<br /><br />I also appreciated the last paragraph that reiterates the need to live in the present and not live as if the future had already come to pass.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Tysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11033207536527694891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-23499068452870710402015-05-19T10:50:53.310-07:002015-05-19T10:50:53.310-07:00I so enjoyed reading this! My hubby also read it :...I so enjoyed reading this! My hubby also read it :-) Thanks for sharing with us.Debbie@Mountain Breathshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781863964426326793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-78332840355879675502015-05-19T09:45:28.936-07:002015-05-19T09:45:28.936-07:00What fun to read! I wish I had known your Mom!What fun to read! I wish I had known your Mom!Vicki Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14318226176447792534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-59544125996151200182015-05-18T15:46:04.546-07:002015-05-18T15:46:04.546-07:00I loved reading this. What a great blessing and tr...I loved reading this. What a great blessing and treasure this is! You amaze me. Thanks for sharing and keep sharing! Love you!Barb Elderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16934210724449125955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-81420351375652590642015-05-18T04:29:07.967-07:002015-05-18T04:29:07.967-07:00So inspiring.
And I can see you in your mother'...So inspiring.<br />And I can see you in your mother's words and advice. The thrill you always seem to have with the little things...<br />Thank you for sharing,<br />TeresaTeresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15706070037835903316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-84537698000639969432015-05-17T04:53:15.876-07:002015-05-17T04:53:15.876-07:00What an enjoyable read. It must be so rewarding ...What an enjoyable read. It must be so rewarding to have this insight into the early years of their lives together. Having owned a motorhome and learning the difficulties of confined space my mind could follow along easily with her thoughts about the tiny kitchen and the need to always keep everything clean and neat. It sounds like she was a very resourceful woman! Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470612105590699955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-74824028541192389902015-05-17T03:42:30.277-07:002015-05-17T03:42:30.277-07:00What a treasure to find! I loved reading this acc...What a treasure to find! I loved reading this account of early married life and getting a glimpse of that period of our history. And what a wonderful writer she was!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979113683683598684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-65403499040467599842015-05-16T20:29:42.601-07:002015-05-16T20:29:42.601-07:00Loved your comment Heather. So true. We sold a big...Loved your comment Heather. So true. We sold a big house and moved with three kids into a two room condo while rebuilding and I found I was just as happy. Thanks for your great insights! Love you!!Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074013194838958441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-68236143713867431422015-05-16T19:52:22.198-07:002015-05-16T19:52:22.198-07:00Wow, did this ever strike a chord with me! Two ye...Wow, did this ever strike a chord with me! Two years into dental school Matthew and I realized we were constantly living for the future. As our student budget limited us from doing many things, we'd often think "In two more years then we will be able to do this or that". We found it to be really depressing to live that way and decided to start finding ways to live more in the present and enjoy the journey. I pictured myself as a grey-haired granny holding my sweetheart's hand and reminiscing about our life, and I realized that these are the moments when we are young and working to build our dreams, when we don't know how all our dream will pan out, that we will reminisce about. So we made a conscious decision to make "the future now, and not dwell on the tomorrow when all things will be composed of perfection" as your Mom says. It made all the difference in our happiness and the way we approach our life, because those two years, turned into 4 more years when Matthew decided to specialize. ;) <br /><br />I recently finished the book "The Joy of living with less" which also struck a chord with me as I read about your parents small home. When we moved into our apartment we got rid of so much junk and it felt SO GOOD! I spent all day today gathering things around my house to do another purge, as I only want things in my home that I use on a regular basis or truly love (as far as decor goes). I have wanted a spiralizer for years now, but I do not have room for another kitchen gadget and all the gadgets I do have are essential and I can't get rid of one to get another--so I totally laughed and identified with your mom in that regard. ;) <br /><br />I have really enjoyed reading your mom's writings. By seeing her interests and talents I can see where you and Jeanie get it from! I enjoy reading the autobiographical ones best as I feel like I get to know her, you, and Jeanie even better. Thank you for all the hard work you've put into doing this! Heather Boothehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886206736206627138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-71703064266621355962015-05-16T13:15:27.784-07:002015-05-16T13:15:27.784-07:00I love this little snippet of post-World War II li...I love this little snippet of post-World War II life! I cannot imagine living in a trailer like they did for so long. Imagine the Wisconsin winters. I am glad that her stories have seen the light of day. Her belief that we should always live in the present, rather than think that your situation is just temporary, was very wise. Thanks for sharing this story, and the work on all the stories. "Pick it up and clean" it up is a good motto. I feel like we lived in a pretty uncluttered home, maybe because of this motto. JoniRed Couch Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424769747994274064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1484061334032211360.post-44887007418861966752015-05-16T13:10:04.589-07:002015-05-16T13:10:04.589-07:00What a great story! Thanks for doing all this hard...What a great story! Thanks for doing all this hard work and helping me to learn more about my grandparents!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17884659013012290935noreply@blogger.com