True Short Stories About My Life - Deb's Memorable Moments

It's been about three months since my mom fell and broke her hip and she is still complaining that it hurts. We finally go for a second opinion. None of us are happy about his suggestion. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/autumn-dreams License code: 5TGBNFPTYMLUNOTB

The science teacher gives us a project that's due in two weeks. I am not happy about it, that is until, my mom suggests that my dad and I work on it together. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

My older son, even at a very young age has a very quick wit, and he totally outwits me. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Plain Loafer by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4223-plain-loafer License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The previous owner of my townhouse and I have been spending a lot of time together. We're still just friends and I am totally unprepared when the subject of marriage comes up. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Jazzi by Frank Schroeter Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6469-jazzi License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Tonight is Halloween and since it's not celebrated in London, this is my kids first experience with this custom. I never expected to have so much trouble getting them to go trick or treating. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matt-stewart-evans/funny-chase License code: PKC3NXRE6EQTRPBG

My boys are having their first sleepover, except things don't go as planned. (Listen to the previous episode, bonus number one, for a recap of first 25 episodes and a fun game.) Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

I play a fun game with my two sons and daughter-in-law. It's all about my husband, their stepfather, to see how well they know him. I also give a quick recap of where we are in the podcast and explain how the stories are organized.

Husband number one and I have moved to be closer to my family and I have a new job. This story tells what the job was like and why they hired me. Music for this story by: Catch It | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay

In this story, I am mistaken for somebody else. Carefree by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3476-carefree License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

My brother is desperate for a puppy. This is what happens when our parents finally give in. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-incident License code: PEZTSTHGFDMJUVUU

The previous owner of my townhouse is moving to his new home and taking his sports car with him. I am wondering if I will ever see him again. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Energetic & Drive Indie Rock by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10443-energetic-drive-indie-rock License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This is my most memorable goodnight with my younger son.  The topic, our favorite stuffed animals. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This is my most memorable goodnight with my older son.  He notices that he is smarter than the other kids in his class and we have a very important discussion. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

My mom encourages me to attend a support group for newly separated people.  I agree to try it.  This is my experience there. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/picture-frames License code: KWJORP5UKYOIQV9S

I can't get my kids to try new foods, that is until I come up with a plan.   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/boogie-time License code: 6S6MOY5WU90YFES3

The unimaginable happens just a few weeks before my first wedding.  Listen to find out what it was. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/quiet-flight License code: J9OG1ADGVRXUVFM6

My mom is in rehab with a broken hip.  My husband and I have to get everything out of her apartment while she's there because she's moving to an independent living facility about a week after she is released. It is a very stressful time. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

The nearly impossible happens, statistically speaking, on our semi-annual trip to see my dad's family.  Listen to find out what it is. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

I am one of those parents who let my kids in the bed with me. This story tells how I get in the habit of letting them in my bed and then how I finally get them out. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matt-stewart-evans/bugs-in-the-attic License code: BXEXNULS2EUGFRZJ

The previous owner of my townhouse and I get to know each other during the summer of 95.  Listen to find out how it goes and what happens when I tell him how I feel about him. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

It's the first day of school for my boys.  All is well until my older son gets on the wrong bus to come home.  Listen to find out how it happened and how he was found. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Although this marriage didn't work out, I still have fond memories of my engagement to husband number one. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/strumbling License code: B0ZVLCO0JGPOAYTY

My mom's Parkinson's is getting much worse, but she is determined to enjoy her life. We take her with us to a family wedding and I am really glad we do because life changes forever three days after we get home. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

I have the best brother ever!  This story is my earliest memory of him being good to me. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/another-story-ends License code: 5WBIRMHU6JSNKB6C

My mom is left a widow at the age of 52.  She meets someone new about two years later.  He is nothing like my dad and it is a big adjustment me. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fernweh-goldfish/skippy-mr-sunshine License code: BARAUZAITJO3BFWD