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A Better Time

Jordan2 — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:17:16 GMT

Have you ever wished you could travel back in time to a time when you were happy and relive it all over? From the age of 5-9 years old ( I have no memories before the age of 5), I lived in a project, what I didn't know back then, it was the happiest time of my life and I have fond memories of it. We didn't have much growing up, but neither did anyone else, we weren't jealous of anyone, we were all in the same boat. I had a lot of friends, loved school, and both grandmas were alive. There wasn't any money for summer camp, the highlight of the day was getting ice cream ( my mother would wrap the coins in foil and throw it out the window, she had terrible aim)! Sitting here writing this, I didn't know at the time how good I had it. Now my grandmas are gone, my parents, and brother, I would give anything to have even one more day with them.

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deepwaterdotter — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:21:16 GMT

One time around was good enough for me. I choose to do what I can to make my present and future the best it can be.

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qualitygal — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:35:35 GMT

As a child, I had a great life. I don't want to go back and relive it though, it only brings me back to now. But I do love the memories.

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Carolm — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:38:04 GMT

@Jordan2 It is wonderful that you have happy memories that you can look back on. I wish I could say there is some part of my life that I would want to relive, but with the exception of youth itself, there is not.

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Nightowlz — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:04:30 GMT

With all this going on yes. DH already feels like we have gone thru a couple of time warps & have now we have gone thru another.

Guess I could go back to Canada, Hawaii, Texas or Florida all good times.

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Foxxee — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:10:30 GMT

As a child up to the age of 18. Many fond memories. Most people say they don't remember much before the age of 5, but I do.

The economy was flourishing. No social conflicts that were to follow. All was well.

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Trinity11 — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:23:12 GMT

I rarely was happy until I left my dysfunctional childhood home. Until I married my husband I had no real idea what it was like living a quiet, peaceful life. Since, that continues 45 years later, I look forward to the good days ahead..

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Porcelain — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:25:46 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
Have you ever wished you could travel back in time to a time when you were happy and relive it all over? From the age of 5-9 years old ( I have no memories before the age of 5), I lived in a project, what I didn't know back then, it was the happiest time of my life and I have fond memories of it. We didn't have much growing up, but neither did anyone else, we weren't jealous of anyone, we were all in the same boat. I had a lot of friends, loved school, and both grandmas were alive. There wasn't any money for summer camp, the highlight of the day was getting ice cream ( my mother would wrap the coins in foil and throw it out the window, she had terrible aim)! Sitting here writing this, I didn't know at the time how good I had it. Now my grandmas are gone, my parents, and brother, I would give anything to have even one more day with them.

Not really. I think everyone who had a stable positive childhood remembers that time fondly. It wasn't the era that was so great, it was how supported you were and how open to the world and genuinely happy you were. The first time seeing a rose or feeling snow is breathtaking.

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tansy — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:28:42 GMT

Occasionally I wish I could see if some food item really tasted as good as I remember it, like taquitos at Tastee-Freeze, pastrami sandwiches at GoldStar, or pizza and salad at Domenico's. You know...all the good stuff😜😋

But I much prefer life now than how it was back then.

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jeanlake — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:38:59 GMT

I can relate to Trinity11. My comfort and friendship levels in life continue to increase since my 20s, so these are the best days for me. I do miss people who have passed and I miss my physical youthfulness. When I miss my adult children being young, I only have to look at their kids. I think my two kids who are parents are better parents than I was. My kids aren't complaining so I won't dwell on it. I'll just keep telling them what a good job they're doing.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:27:49 GMT

As. Child I had a good life....but there was some strife thrown in for good measure....same as my adult life....good and not so good. I never want to go back.

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:02:01 GMT

@Jordan2

Yes, yes, yes!

I am quite a senior lady now and with all of this going on, I am thinking more and more of a particular time in my childhood. It gives me great comfort, peace and happiness to think of how simple and sweet this time was! We had very little money, but I never realized that until much later. My mother and father were so happy with each and showed so much love to each other, and that love radiated outward to us kids. We had chores at home, we were taught respect and manners but we were for the most part, just kids! We played outside, just doing simple kid stuff! We didn't have to fear anything and we knew our mom and dad would care for us, love us and protect us. I can truthfully say I would go back to this time in a heartbeat!

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Still Raining — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:26:36 GMT

The saying about if I knew then what I know now is valid. You can't go back.

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Spurt — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:31:34 GMT

For me there were good and not so good moments at all ages and stages of life........I prefer to focus on the happy memories and good of each...........

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I am still oxox — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:32:43 GMT

As difficult as life is now and it will get better, I would not want to live through he 1960's again, Women were expected to cook and clean and the minorities were treated horribly. No thanks I will live in 2020

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RetRN — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:54:18 GMT

@AngelPuppy1

I am quite a senior lady now and with all of this going on, I am thinking more and more of a particular time in my childhood. It gives me great comfort, peace and happiness to think of how simple and sweet this time was! We had very little money, but I never realized that until much later. My mother and father were so happy with each and showed so much love to each other, and that love radiated outward to us kids. We had chores at home, we were taught respect and manners but we were for the most part, just kids! We played outside, just doing simple kid stuff! We didn't have to fear anything and we knew our mom and dad would care for us, love us and protect us. I can truthfully say I would go back to this time in a heartbeat!

@AngelPuppy1--What a lovely post and so well said.