About My Mom - Phyllis Stewart
An update on my Mom's passing.85 total reviews
Comment from Sallyo
Thanks for letting us know. I was one of Phyllis's fans, and she often read and commented on my poems. I'm glad she found a pleasant place to spend time here at FS - she will be dearly missed.
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Thanks for letting us know. I was one of Phyllis's fans, and she often read and commented on my poems. I'm glad she found a pleasant place to spend time here at FS - she will be dearly missed.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
Comment from WalkerMan
Under the circumstances, thank you, Katy, for this calmly informative post, so soon, about your mom's recent years, much of which we did not know.
Because, among other things, I am a professional "old-school" editor, I notice you write as well as your mom. When I first read one of her posts after joining FanStory in late April of 2016, I told her that I much appreciated reading something without tripping over any errors.
[I did find one typo in your paragraph 5, sentence 3 -- a missing "e" on the end of the verb "breathe" ("breath" is a noun). I mention it only because this post will become part of your mom's legacy, so should be correct. Please tell me by contact PM if you fix it, and I'll return to remove this bracketed comment as though the issue never occurred.]
I confess that, though I liked and respected her, I didn't get to know your mom as well as I might have because I have spent most of my time -- often, whole days -- helping other writers improve (and some even publish). Your mom did not need that kind of attention, so our paths crossed less frequently.
Thank you for including "Been There Done That" (which I had not seen), as it does show your mom was "ready to move on" after a life she considered "a damn good run." Not everyone can say that.
Please accept my condolences to you and your dad. I know how you both feel, as my wife left this world at age fifty-five eighteen years ago, devastating my daughters. (This year my oldest will turn fifty-five herself.) I'll tell you what I told them. Your mom is not truly gone until no one remains to remember her existence. Until then, she lives on in the hearts of all whose lives she touched. Your mom is still with you in that respect.
In the days and years ahead, may you find peace of mind and heart, knowing your mom "chose her time" in confidence that your and your dad's lives would go on. -- Mike
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Under the circumstances, thank you, Katy, for this calmly informative post, so soon, about your mom's recent years, much of which we did not know.
Because, among other things, I am a professional "old-school" editor, I notice you write as well as your mom. When I first read one of her posts after joining FanStory in late April of 2016, I told her that I much appreciated reading something without tripping over any errors.
[I did find one typo in your paragraph 5, sentence 3 -- a missing "e" on the end of the verb "breathe" ("breath" is a noun). I mention it only because this post will become part of your mom's legacy, so should be correct. Please tell me by contact PM if you fix it, and I'll return to remove this bracketed comment as though the issue never occurred.]
I confess that, though I liked and respected her, I didn't get to know your mom as well as I might have because I have spent most of my time -- often, whole days -- helping other writers improve (and some even publish). Your mom did not need that kind of attention, so our paths crossed less frequently.
Thank you for including "Been There Done That" (which I had not seen), as it does show your mom was "ready to move on" after a life she considered "a damn good run." Not everyone can say that.
Please accept my condolences to you and your dad. I know how you both feel, as my wife left this world at age fifty-five eighteen years ago, devastating my daughters. (This year my oldest will turn fifty-five herself.) I'll tell you what I told them. Your mom is not truly gone until no one remains to remember her existence. Until then, she lives on in the hearts of all whose lives she touched. Your mom is still with you in that respect.
In the days and years ahead, may you find peace of mind and heart, knowing your mom "chose her time" in confidence that your and your dad's lives would go on. -- Mike
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
Comment from bob cullen
I wish I could award more than six stars. This post says a lot about the subject, your mom and a lot more about you. The writing is beautiful, adorned with love and a tribute to a fine lady.
You mother critiqued my work many times and for that I'll always be grateful. My prayers are with you and may you Mom rest in peace.
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I wish I could award more than six stars. This post says a lot about the subject, your mom and a lot more about you. The writing is beautiful, adorned with love and a tribute to a fine lady.
You mother critiqued my work many times and for that I'll always be grateful. My prayers are with you and may you Mom rest in peace.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
Comment from Sankey
God bless you Katy in your time of grieving and the loss of your dear Mum who to us was a good friend and a source of much enjoyment in our time of knowing her. All the best from Australia.
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God bless you Katy in your time of grieving and the loss of your dear Mum who to us was a good friend and a source of much enjoyment in our time of knowing her. All the best from Australia.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
Comment from Cass Carlton
A six darling, What else would I award? The news of Phyllis's passing is a shock to many of us. But really it comes as no surprise. She was sick for so long, and made little complaint throughout all those years that now I look upon it as a blessed release. My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this sad time and please know that I regarded Phyllis as a cherished friend. One whose absence from my life will leave a large, empty place where once she sat cosily reading and writing to her hearts content. Farewell Blossom Child. My pen is dry and there is no ink in the well.Thank you for all the words you have written. They will endure for as long as there are people to speak your name and remember your voice.. yours truly Cass Carlton
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A six darling, What else would I award? The news of Phyllis's passing is a shock to many of us. But really it comes as no surprise. She was sick for so long, and made little complaint throughout all those years that now I look upon it as a blessed release. My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this sad time and please know that I regarded Phyllis as a cherished friend. One whose absence from my life will leave a large, empty place where once she sat cosily reading and writing to her hearts content. Farewell Blossom Child. My pen is dry and there is no ink in the well.Thank you for all the words you have written. They will endure for as long as there are people to speak your name and remember your voice.. yours truly Cass Carlton
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Dear Katy and Mark, I am in tears. I loved your mum/wife so much. We had a lot in common and she helped me through some very sad times. Now she has gone, but will never be forgotten on this site.
I am deeply sorry for your loss, but reading her poem it must be a little comfort to know she was ready. I'm sending you much love, and prayers to God to help you through the coming days, months and years.
Sandra xxx
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Dear Katy and Mark, I am in tears. I loved your mum/wife so much. We had a lot in common and she helped me through some very sad times. Now she has gone, but will never be forgotten on this site.
I am deeply sorry for your loss, but reading her poem it must be a little comfort to know she was ready. I'm sending you much love, and prayers to God to help you through the coming days, months and years.
Sandra xxx
Comment Written 10-Jan-2020
Comment from Sasha
My heart is truly broken. You mother was a constant here on FS that I always looked forward to reading. Her talent impressed me an her positive look on life was inspiring. She will be missed by all of us and I respect your desire for grieving in privacy at this difficult time. I will miss her dearly.
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My heart is truly broken. You mother was a constant here on FS that I always looked forward to reading. Her talent impressed me an her positive look on life was inspiring. She will be missed by all of us and I respect your desire for grieving in privacy at this difficult time. I will miss her dearly.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2020
Comment from royowen
I loved your mum Katy, and I learnt a lot from her, and I was extremely well blessed by her friendship, she gave me much in my days here, and I hope I gave something in return, there will be a great outpouring of grief here, but joy that her earthly struggle is at an end. Yes, we spoke much of her faith, rest assured she is running through fields of glory at the moment. I will post something on her behalf shortly, my deepest sympathy, Roy Owen,
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I loved your mum Katy, and I learnt a lot from her, and I was extremely well blessed by her friendship, she gave me much in my days here, and I hope I gave something in return, there will be a great outpouring of grief here, but joy that her earthly struggle is at an end. Yes, we spoke much of her faith, rest assured she is running through fields of glory at the moment. I will post something on her behalf shortly, my deepest sympathy, Roy Owen,
Comment Written 09-Jan-2020
Comment from Cindy Warren
I am so sorry. I just clicked onto the site after a couple of days away and read the awful news. We all loved Phyllis and I think I speak for all of us when I say she will be missed. She has been a wonderful friend. She's always been honest with me in a kind and loving way. I've read all her work and I have to say she's been one of my favorite authors on this site. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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I am so sorry. I just clicked onto the site after a couple of days away and read the awful news. We all loved Phyllis and I think I speak for all of us when I say she will be missed. She has been a wonderful friend. She's always been honest with me in a kind and loving way. I've read all her work and I have to say she's been one of my favorite authors on this site. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2020
Comment from Teri7
Thank you for posting this for us to see. May God bless you all and comfort you in this time of grief. I will be checking in to see if anything has been added. She was a really great person and was very loved on here. love, Teri
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Thank you for posting this for us to see. May God bless you all and comfort you in this time of grief. I will be checking in to see if anything has been added. She was a really great person and was very loved on here. love, Teri
Comment Written 09-Jan-2020