Comment from dmt1967

Exceptional

This is a very sad story and my heart broke in two. It was very well written and a pleasure to read. The tenderness portrayed in it formed a lump in my throat. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-May-2021

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reply by the author on 05-May-2021

good morning - what an outstanding way to start my day.... Your review and the gift of stars. I thank you for your kindness and thoughts. Have a great day! Smiles, Carol

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

Your final statement is so upbeat and uplifting. "Regardless to how dark the day seemed to us, the sun was shinning for him." However, the story leading to that positive outlook, is horrifying. I don't know how a family deals with such a tragedy. I am so sorry that the world will never get to know your grandson or experience his infectious smile as you and your daughter did. May God continue to have mercy and bless your family. Amen.

 Comment Written 02-May-2021

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reply by the author on 02-May-2021

Thank you, Lorraine. It was a very difficult time and even though it's been eleven years, it was difficult to write. I am glad I could share so people understand horrifying things happen, but in return blessings come too. Thank you for yur kind review. Smiles, Carol

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

I am sorry for the loss of your grandson. Your story is well written and the reader feels like she is there with you. His life had an impact on many and he sounds like a wonderful person.

 Comment Written 01-May-2021

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reply by the author on 02-May-2021

Good morning - Yes, he was a wonderful boy and had such a bright future ahead of him. God had other plans I guess. Thanks for the kind review. Smiles, Carol

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Tragedy does strike and nobody understands why or to who it happens. Even though this happened a while ago, I am praying for your family. One heals but never forgets. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us and good luck.

 Comment Written 01-May-2021

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reply by the author on 02-May-2021

Yes, 2009 is a long time, but on some days it creeps right back to where it started and it's difficult. But we have to have faith that God has a plan and we are here to follow it. Thanks for the review. Smiles, Carol

Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock

Excellent

Carol, this is unbelievable that you would suffer through such a thing twice. Your daughter must have been frantic. I am amazed at your resilience in these circumstances. Yes, bad happens, but over and over?
Here's a hug.

Ralf

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021

Thanks, Ralf... I could use a hug today. Yes, when I first got the phone call my thought was ...no, it can't happen again, but it did. My daughter found out she had a bad heart valve and she just gave up. She wanted to see her son. So in the end, I lost her too. Smiles, Carol

reply by Raffaelina Lowcock on 30-Apr-2021

It gets worse and worse. Carol! Really.

Comment from --Turtle.

Exceptional

Your recount of this happening was both hard to read, and easy to read. Meaning, it had a strong writing flow, though the tale brings the reader though tragedy and ache all the same.

I'm not very good at conveying feelings, all I can say, strong writing, effective in stirring the gut wrenching feelings, and connecting with others.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021

From you, my dear friend, I know exactly what you are saying... the shiny stars match the sparkle in my grandson's eyes so I thank you for that and also for the kindness you always share with me. Smiles, Carol

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

So very sorry for your loss, Carol. I swear if it wasn't for bad luck you would have no luck at all, my friend. A terrible tragedy for sure. My heart sank just reading this story. God bless you. Bob

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021

thanks, Bob... Unfortunately, it is true. As the matriarch of our family, it always falls on my shoulders to pick up the pieces and move forward. Guess that's where a lot of my emotions come from in my writing. Tragedy has struck more often than I have ever written about, but I have been blessed over and over as well. thanks for reading and reviewing. Smiles, Carol

Comment from Iza Deleanu

Excellent

Wow, the power of your will is admirable snx and making peace with God shows the beauty of your soul. I'm so sorry for your loss, my DJ rest in peace in Heaven. You know he's watching over your family. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021

Thank you, Iza. Yes, I believe that DJ and Michael are with the Lord and that they are also with me every day too. I appreciate your kindness. Smiles, Carol

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Carol,

Oh, my stars. I don't like it. Take it back. Say it's not so.

I don't want it to be real. So I KNOW you don't want it to be real. I wish we lived closer. I've said that before, but I really mean it. There are so many times I just want to reach out and hug you. Those times when there are no words. Like now. I am so, so, soooo sorry.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021

I could use a big hug right about now. Thank you! My grandson was a wonderful boy, always helping people, and always smiling. It's still impossible for me to believe that our family lost my son and my grandson...1981 and then 2009. Since then it's 2014, 2017, 2018, 2018, 2019... Life's grand if you don't weaken. Smiles, Carol

Comment from L. Kalere

Exceptional

Oh my God, this is absolutely heartbreaking. I'm hurting right now for you and your family. It must have been so difficult to put this story in writing, but you did a beautiful job, with pathos mixed with a joy for life.
Excellent writing skills.
All my best,
Linda

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021

Thank you, Linda for all your kindness and for giving my grandson shiny stars that matched the twinkle in his eye. He was a wonderful boy and always smiling. I appreciate your thoughts. Smiles, Carol