How My Early Years Shaped My Life

In this video, ….How My Early Childhood Shapes My Life, …Nanny expresses her gratitude and appreciation to all you wonderful friends for addressing her questions and expressing your opinions on their channel….and it seems you like us just the way we are and what we’re doing! Śo they have taken a chance and decided to begin with the topic of what makes Nanny “tick” and how all her life experiences and role models have and still are affecting her (and their) life and inspiring her to live the best life that she can possibly do..We hope you will enjoy her stories as she and Moose are so renewed with your great input and forge ahead. The next video will begin with Moose and Nanny becoming engaged and they will both talk about marriage, children, places they lived , travels and a life together for many years before retirement and a whole new challenge.. Thank you all once again for the encouragement and support❤️❤️

[@cia7746]

One of my favorite things is hearing people's stories, especially how they met. This was my favorite 'episode'. Loved it! It was the fastest 32 minutes ever. Didn't want it to be over. More stories please!

[@sharondevries1985]

First of all Nanny, it is we, your viewers, who are blessed to have you and Moose in our lives. You teach us about so many things. I have always said that it is our past that defines who we are today. Even something that happened yesterday could influence the rest of our lives. I was raised to be a good girl. A “little lady” then a “young lady”. The rules that my mother taught me still ring in my ears. I can relate to what you said since I was married in 1960. Things were so very different back then. A wife usually looked to her husband as the head of the family. I envy your large family. That is what I wanted however God ultimately blessed us with two children. I never smoked. My parents smoked heavily and as a result my father suffered from emphysema. I enjoy a glass of wine once in a while, my husband never smoked or drank. I am the person who celebrated every little occasion. I loved holidays and special occasions. What a romantic proposal. You both made the right choice. Do you have old photos from each of your families that you could share? Yes Nanny, everyone IS interested in your channel. We love to see the variety of topics that you bring to us. By the way, your winter white sweater is beautiful. I love the popcorn stitch detailing. I am looking forward to the continuation of your story. Blessings to you both, love, Sharon

[@maureenkenney1005]

Wonderful video, Mary Ellen, I'm a 77 yr. old born into a Roman Catholic family with 12 yrs. of Catholic Schooling and didn't dare to miss behave either at home or in school. We have a lot in common. Don't you think that that's the way it was back then? Please continue with your story. You're not going down the rabbit hole. Until the next episode, stay well.

[@annmartin9996]

You know Nanny, you are a perfect example of how important it is for children to grow up in the right atmosphere with both parents, and the right kind of training about everything. It saddens me to see all the children that don't get to have a balanced, loving, attentive, creative and disciplined family. And another thing I think, if you are going to have children, have more than one. Only children that I know all say they have missed out on life in a lot of ways because they had no siblings. Thanks so much for sharing all your videos with us. I wish I could have had a teacher like you when I was in school.

[@helen4206]

Just give us your authentic self...as you are. You do not have to be a makeup artist, hair stylist, wardrobe stylist....just you and Moose. You seem to have had incredibly unusual and interesting and meaningful lives. So your memories and wisdom are so refreshing and welcome. Love you both.

[@marylynngottler7055]

Listening to you is like hearing my Mother in law, God bless her. I miss her so, so much. She had nine children. I married number eight and the baby boy! My father in law was a tail gunner in WW2 and was shot down three times, taken prisoner twice. He was a soft spoken, prayerful Nd hard working man. They were a big Catholic family and although I wasn’t Catholic, she was always available to answer any questions I ever had and so two years after we married, I became a Catholic too. I love my faith and I credit my in laws for sharing their strong faith and firm roots with me. Can’t tell you what a consolation and strength it has been in my life as a wife and a mother and now a grandmother!

[@joanmaxine1]

So nice to hear your story which has many similarities to ours. So sad to see how today’s young people are so confused and afraid of marriage and long term commitments. Human nature hasn’t changed. We still need the same comfort of a solid family. Our country needs this too.

[@susansalvucci4281]

I so enjoyed hearing your life story. So much is familiar … I, too, was raised in an Irish catholic family. When your mom sent you to talk to your priest about your desire to marry Moose, I had to giggle. Back then, the priest’s input carried a lot of weight. Thank goodness Father gave his blessing! ☘️❤️☘️

[@catparker2078]

Mary Ellen, this was very interesting! It is amazing to me how at a very young age you knew exactly the kind of life you wanted! I loved hearing that you were a bit of a "renegade" in that you always listened to yourself and your own wisdom. "To thine own self be true" was a great motto then - and now!

[@boycealr]

Hi Nanny. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about you and how you came to be the lovely lady you are today. I look forward to hearing the next installment. Audrey (Whittier, CA)

[@bernicearaujo3922]

Loved hearing about how you were brought up and how you meet (Moose) Bill. I also like that you are your own person with a mind of your own!! I am looking forward to Part Two!

[@annasmith5406]

Hello Nanny and Moosie blessings to you and your family! Yes we love you and don't want you to change anything you do for us. You light up my life and are my substitute family. God bless you again and thankyou for all you do. Anna (Queensland Australia)XOXO

[@kiwiang983]

Nanny, I could listen to you for hours… your stories are a joy…. I wish you could put a video out every day……. have you ever thought of writing an autobiography, even if it’s just in a note book for your family to keep down the line… you are such a good story teller….. your family are truly blessed to have you and Moose. You are a lovely human being , and joy of life radiates from you to all of us…. Can’t wait to see next instalment

[@digicat6389]

I really enjoyed hearing about your childhood and how you met Moose. I'm in my 50's with 1 kid still at home. I've found myself getting anxious about what's to come and that so many of the people who were important to me are passing away. Life is changing. Watching you and Moose and hearing your stories really helps to calm my spirit, so thank you for sharing yourselves with us.

[@cynthiaurtz4921]

I smiled the whole time listening to you. I love learning about you and your life. I too am the oldest. You look beautiful in Winter White and the beret. You are a beautiful woman inside and out. 🥰

[@charleneh8374]

Thank you for sharing your lives with us, Nanny. It sounds like the quintessential American life of the 1940's and 1950's. My husband and I are in our mid-70's. We, too, have had many benefits of growing up in that period of time. We are both third generation Japanese-Americans. Our parents were teenagers/young adults during the WWII internment camps. They also sought the American dream life as did our grandparents. Our generation was blessed with hard-working parents who pushed us to excel in our school work. My husband became a community college administrator and I taught in secondary schools. Our two sons also completed graduate schools and are now married with children of their own.

[@richbernato]

I am 71 and still learning from your words and life….you may be 84 but we could all learn so much by listening to one another’s life experiences…….arlene

[@juliepomp5843]

You've just told the story of my life, same time frame, upbringing, college, marriage, ROTC, etc. It was a great time, wasn't it? My Bill and I had 3 daughters, not the large family you and Moose have. We now number 18 with 2 great grands. Sadly cancer took my Bill in 2006. Treasure your time with Moose. Each year is a blessing. I enjoy your life stories. Thank you for sharing.

[@patriciasales8812]

From one Jersey girl to the other e are just delightful. I loved to hear about your trip to Seton Hall. That is where I went to grad school. I can't wait for part 2 and 3 and so on. Please take any trip down that rabbit hol

[@barbararodgers3101]

I couldn’t think of a thing for you to change. I always look forward to watching you. Your up bringing is so similar to mine. Family was so important growing up. Sundays were spent going to church and visiting grandparents. Like you my brother and I went to weddings as well as funerals with our parents. It was just part of life. I was fortunate to have my one grandmother live in the city and was a business owner. My other grandparents lived on a farm in the country outside of Philadelphia. The nice thing was I got to experience both city and country life growing up. Such wonderful memories. The hardest thing now at my age (I just turned 70 on the 29th of December) is missing everyone because they have all passed on. And, yes I like you from your very first video. Thank you for being you and your kindness. Please take care.. All the best to you and Moose. ❤️