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Comment from Anne Johnston
Thank you for opening your heart and showing us what you struggled with at this difficult time in your life, but how you persevered and found a way to cope. I like your closing: " In the meantime, I keep my promise, and I write because I must always find the strength to Begin Again." Keep writing and sharing with us.
reply by the author on 23-May-2021
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Thank you for opening your heart and showing us what you struggled with at this difficult time in your life, but how you persevered and found a way to cope. I like your closing: " In the meantime, I keep my promise, and I write because I must always find the strength to Begin Again." Keep writing and sharing with us.
Comment Written 23-May-2021
reply by the author on 23-May-2021
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Thank Anne... I truly feel that I am beginning to find me again. I didn't think it was possible but I know it's what Mike would want. Smiles, Carol
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You are welcome. My husband was my best friend, so it was hard when I had to say good-bye to him, but the Lord gave me the strength I needed.
Comment from justafan
The story itself is such a beautiful love story but wow, the Authors notes had me in tears.
To have had such a love and be left behind to go on is gut wrenching, I imagine. But, reading this I now understand where your pen name comes from and it's so appropriate.
Begin Again.
Well darlin, you certainly have and in grand fashion if I may be so bold.
Always
Justafan of yours(big fan...BIG FAN!!)
Missy
reply by the author on 22-May-2021
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The story itself is such a beautiful love story but wow, the Authors notes had me in tears.
To have had such a love and be left behind to go on is gut wrenching, I imagine. But, reading this I now understand where your pen name comes from and it's so appropriate.
Begin Again.
Well darlin, you certainly have and in grand fashion if I may be so bold.
Always
Justafan of yours(big fan...BIG FAN!!)
Missy
Comment Written 22-May-2021
reply by the author on 22-May-2021
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Missy... You couldn't have given me a better review on my special story... We went through some tough times but in the end we both knew our love was meant to be...God had Kaplan for us both. and now I am trying to keep my promise and writing the story I will publish. Thank you for all your kindness and the shiny stars. Smiles, Carol
Comment from heavenempress
Excellent piece of work and I am touched by your words. Painful indeed to lose someone you cared for so much. Today I remember too my lose; a twin who succumbed after a short illness. Your work flowed smoothly showing me recovery step by step.
reply by the author on 21-May-2021
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Excellent piece of work and I am touched by your words. Painful indeed to lose someone you cared for so much. Today I remember too my lose; a twin who succumbed after a short illness. Your work flowed smoothly showing me recovery step by step.
Comment Written 21-May-2021
reply by the author on 21-May-2021
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I am so sorry for your loss...especially losing a twin which is a mirror of yourself. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Smiles, Carol
Comment from Patty Palmer
I'm sure it was difficult to write this piece, having to go back and relive the death and the funeral. Helping your son and raising kids again was your place to be. I'm glad that you have dusted off the book of yourself and keep writing!
xxoo
Patty
reply by the author on 21-May-2021
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I'm sure it was difficult to write this piece, having to go back and relive the death and the funeral. Helping your son and raising kids again was your place to be. I'm glad that you have dusted off the book of yourself and keep writing!
xxoo
Patty
Comment Written 20-May-2021
reply by the author on 21-May-2021
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Good morning, Patty. You are right! When I write these stories, it is gut-wrenching. The tears flow like a river, but it also good. It reminds me of where I have been, who was a vital part of my life, and how those memories are mine to keep regardless of the sadness. Smiles, Carol
Comment from amahra
Thank you for taking us through your very difficult journey of losing your husband and finding bits and pieces of yourself again. I too started writing because of my difficult childhood and writing a bio book of poetry freed me of constantly letting what happened define me.
reply by the author on 20-May-2021
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Thank you for taking us through your very difficult journey of losing your husband and finding bits and pieces of yourself again. I too started writing because of my difficult childhood and writing a bio book of poetry freed me of constantly letting what happened define me.
Comment Written 20-May-2021
reply by the author on 20-May-2021
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It seems writing down our emotions releases a lot of stress and helps us work through the bad times. Wishing you the best. Smiles, Carol
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I enjoyed reading your contest entry. I do understand and I wish you the best of luck.
Then, one day in January, I sat down at my computer, signed in to FanStory, (omit 'down' and into)
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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I enjoyed reading your contest entry. I do understand and I wish you the best of luck.
Then, one day in January, I sat down at my computer, signed in to FanStory, (omit 'down' and into)
Comment Written 19-May-2021
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Oh, Barbara...I hate that word... It must be part of my way of speaking because I can not get myself to leave it out of the action. LOL I shall fix it. Thanking you for the review, Smiles, Carol
Comment from dmt1967
I think writing heals. Like you, tragedy is prominent in my life but, with writing, I can escape. All my stories have bits if me. Unlike you, however, I tend not to write non fiction. I hide behind the characters I create. Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest. Stay safe.
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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I think writing heals. Like you, tragedy is prominent in my life but, with writing, I can escape. All my stories have bits if me. Unlike you, however, I tend not to write non fiction. I hide behind the characters I create. Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest. Stay safe.
Comment Written 19-May-2021
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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I did too until recently. For some reason, I've been compelled to get all the years of tragedy and pain out in the open. I do know that my stories come from my life..fiction or non fiction. Writing is my outlet. thanks again for being so kind. Smiles, Carol
Comment from Iza Deleanu
The secret to wisdom is to let it be and be able to rise above the pain and open a new door to life and breath through that new beginning. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings and the contest.
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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The secret to wisdom is to let it be and be able to rise above the pain and open a new door to life and breath through that new beginning. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings and the contest.
Comment Written 19-May-2021
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Thank you for your kindness, Iza. It's been a huge mountain to climb and I doubt I am at the top yet...but at least I am making progress. I truly appreciate your thoughts and the shiny stars... they add glitter to my day. Smiles, Carol
Comment from Sharon Davis
Thank you for sharing this heartfelt and poignant story. Your writing is inspirational. The work provides an honest and compelling perspective. Nicely written and presented.
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Thank you for sharing this heartfelt and poignant story. Your writing is inspirational. The work provides an honest and compelling perspective. Nicely written and presented.
Comment Written 18-May-2021
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Thank you Sharon for reading my story and for understanding the ups and downs we all face, not just me. It's not easy to face the grief and pain, but we can walk with it by our side and still move forward. Smiles, Carol
Comment from William Stephenson1
Grief is such a wild animal to have around. I valued how you
learned to domesticate him/her. As a therapist to the terminally
ill for more than 30 years your journey was to find hope again and
I admire your journey.
As you have come to know, grief is not something you get over but
something you learn to live with. Grief is loaded with memory, story,
jokes, suffering, loneliness, especially on holidays or sitting alone in
the church pew.
Thank you for being courageously transparent. I hope your story can be read by others seeking the peace you bring to it. -Bill Stephenson
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Grief is such a wild animal to have around. I valued how you
learned to domesticate him/her. As a therapist to the terminally
ill for more than 30 years your journey was to find hope again and
I admire your journey.
As you have come to know, grief is not something you get over but
something you learn to live with. Grief is loaded with memory, story,
jokes, suffering, loneliness, especially on holidays or sitting alone in
the church pew.
Thank you for being courageously transparent. I hope your story can be read by others seeking the peace you bring to it. -Bill Stephenson
Comment Written 18-May-2021
reply by the author on 19-May-2021
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Nice to meet you, Bill and you come with such reassuring and kind remarks to share. I appreciate your review and thank you. Grief is always there in different forms, shapes and sizes every day... One must learn every day will be different but every day )met on a one and one basis) is possible to deal with. Smiles, Carol
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