Counting The Minutes
Caught forever in a living nightmare24 total reviews
Comment from royowen
I don't think a parent ever truly recover from something like this, it is a fear that stays with one all the time your kids are very, we have lost them in the shopping centres, but found them again, but the fear is there, but finding that fear is realised is the worst of all, beautifully written. Carol, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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I don't think a parent ever truly recover from something like this, it is a fear that stays with one all the time your kids are very, we have lost them in the shopping centres, but found them again, but the fear is there, but finding that fear is realised is the worst of all, beautifully written. Carol, blessings Roy
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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I don't think a parent ever fully recovers from that moment of losing their child forever. It is burned into their heart and mind forever. I know Michael is safe and I truly believe he chose to leave this world, but my heart always aches for him.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
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I can imagine, all those stolen moments
Comment from karenina
Dear Carol--
Although I knew this tragedy from your past your "moment by moment" nightmare is written with such angst and sorrow and disbelief I could only sit here, tears in my eyes, and wonder how any parent survives such a loss.
I'm so very sorry, my friend. Our lives can change within seconds -- forever altered. We can never count on our tomorrows!
Karenina
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Dear Carol--
Although I knew this tragedy from your past your "moment by moment" nightmare is written with such angst and sorrow and disbelief I could only sit here, tears in my eyes, and wonder how any parent survives such a loss.
I'm so very sorry, my friend. Our lives can change within seconds -- forever altered. We can never count on our tomorrows!
Karenina
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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I agree...we can not count on tomorrow because in a second, our lives can be destroyed or changed forever. And one can never know how deep the pain goes until they are standing in those shoes which I pray never happens for anyone. Thanks for sharing and understanding.
Hugs, Carol
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Every day we have with our loved ones is a blessing. We'd all be better off if we remembered that!
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I was blessed by so many little miracles after Michael died...as if I was receiving messages that he was okay. I know that seems strange but I honestly believe that's how I continued to live through it. Hugs, Carol
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I've experienced the same "comfort from beyond"-- I have no doubt!
Comment from Ric Myworld
Every mother's nightmare becomes a reoccurring torture that follows you through the years like the scent of dog doo on your shoe. You can't walk or run to get away from it, and at night it replaces what should be happy dreams with never-ending torment. I can't imagine anything worse than losing a young child.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Every mother's nightmare becomes a reoccurring torture that follows you through the years like the scent of dog doo on your shoe. You can't walk or run to get away from it, and at night it replaces what should be happy dreams with never-ending torment. I can't imagine anything worse than losing a young child.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Thanks, my friend. Every time I see a child blowing bubbles, it all comes rushing back like yesterday. An airboat on the water, kids splashing in the lake, a family at a picnic table... it doesn't take much to put me there again. My heart breaks for the man who found Michael and lifted him out of the water. I can't imagine what he feels when something reminds him.
Hugs to you as always, Carol
Comment from LJbutterfly
OMG! As a mother, I can't begin to imagine what it was like experiencing the fear, uneasy anticipation, dread, and final grief of losing a child. I can imagine how you must have pleaded with God, with every fiber in your body. Your worst fear came true. I am so sorry for the horror this brought into your life, and hope remembering it and writing about it brought a moment of peace.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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OMG! As a mother, I can't begin to imagine what it was like experiencing the fear, uneasy anticipation, dread, and final grief of losing a child. I can imagine how you must have pleaded with God, with every fiber in your body. Your worst fear came true. I am so sorry for the horror this brought into your life, and hope remembering it and writing about it brought a moment of peace.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Lorraine. I know Michael is where he wanted to be, regardless of my pain. He didn't want me to hurt, but God had bigger plans for my boy. Even though its been a very long time, I cry whenever I think of it.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
This is a hard one to review. The writing is beautiful and had me immersed in the story from the start. I kept hoping against hope that it would not end the way it seemed like it might. Now I am sitting here in a puddle wondering how anyone can survive such a thing. You must be a very strong woman. Thank you for facing your worst fear here and sharing your most personal pain.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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This is a hard one to review. The writing is beautiful and had me immersed in the story from the start. I kept hoping against hope that it would not end the way it seemed like it might. Now I am sitting here in a puddle wondering how anyone can survive such a thing. You must be a very strong woman. Thank you for facing your worst fear here and sharing your most personal pain.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Marilyn, for your kind review and comments. Unfortunately, we survive because we have no other choice, with other children depending on us. And then it happened again with my grandson...4 days searching a pond. Life is beyond tough at times. I appreciate your kindness.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Wendy G
What a powerful and horrific story! So very moving. I could feel your distress and anguish, and yet you had the courage to write about it, reliving that pain. Your writing was from the heart, and is outstanding.
Wendy
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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What a powerful and horrific story! So very moving. I could feel your distress and anguish, and yet you had the courage to write about it, reliving that pain. Your writing was from the heart, and is outstanding.
Wendy
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Believe me, I sat crying the entire time I wrote the story and then again as I answer the reviews. We take what life serves us and pray God gives us the strength to endure.
Hugs, Carol
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
I wish with all my heart it had not happened to you. You are so brave to write about it and feel it again.
I have only fears about what I went through . Those about our children are far worse. I will keep you in my thoughts. Karen
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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I wish with all my heart it had not happened to you. You are so brave to write about it and feel it again.
I have only fears about what I went through . Those about our children are far worse. I will keep you in my thoughts. Karen
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Karen. I also lost a grandson in a drowning accident and we waited four days while they searched for him. Those moments are the longest minutes there ever gan be. I appreciate all your kindness and the review.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Oy. This is so heart-wrenching and raw. It IS written as if it just happened. Your Author's Notes made complete sense to me. I so wish this were not your reality. I am sending you nothing but love today and adding in that you are a tremendous writer. xoxox
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Oy. This is so heart-wrenching and raw. It IS written as if it just happened. Your Author's Notes made complete sense to me. I so wish this were not your reality. I am sending you nothing but love today and adding in that you are a tremendous writer. xoxox
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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I thank you so much Rachelle for the kindness and the review. some days, like today, it seems as if it just happened, but it's been a long time. I had four outstanding years that I would never trade regardless knowing that I would lose him. Thank you for the stars and the review.
Smiles, Carol
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That is the smartest way to look at it. "Always choose joy." I admire you very much. xo
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry. You did a wonderful job showing the fear a mother has when her child is missing and then dead. I enjoyed reading. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry. You did a wonderful job showing the fear a mother has when her child is missing and then dead. I enjoyed reading. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much, Barbara. this is a flash about my son and I will never forget the fear of that day and so many times since then. I truly appreciate your review.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Brenda Strauser
This is such a tragic story. I'm so sorry for your loss. My son was 3 years old and was in my father's car as it went into the water. A relative jumped in and got him out before the car went down in the water. I'm going to write his story. Your story was well written and you expressed your fear very well. Great job.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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This is such a tragic story. I'm so sorry for your loss. My son was 3 years old and was in my father's car as it went into the water. A relative jumped in and got him out before the car went down in the water. I'm going to write his story. Your story was well written and you expressed your fear very well. Great job.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much Brenda for reading and commenting. I am happy that your son survived even though it was a tragic even and most likely change you for life.
Smiles, Carol
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The weird thing is the , the night before it happened. We were discussing not having any more children. I think God was trying to tell us something
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I was to have my tubes tied when we got back from vacation, instead I was grieving and when I went to the doctor to schedule the appointment, I found out I was pregnant. A delay made the difference.
Smiles, Carol