A Fly on the Wall
Viewing comments for Chapter 5 "On Choosing Joy"A journal musings and assessments about situations
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Comment from Sugarray77
What a wonderful tribute to your friend, Rachelle. The character attributes that you described to us really blew me away. She sounded like a very fine person and you did a great thing honoring her with this piece.
Melissa
reply by the author on 08-May-2019
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What a wonderful tribute to your friend, Rachelle. The character attributes that you described to us really blew me away. She sounded like a very fine person and you did a great thing honoring her with this piece.
Melissa
Comment Written 08-May-2019
reply by the author on 08-May-2019
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She was so special, Melissa. She made everyone she met feel really special. At her Celebration of Life ceremony, there were over a hundred of us, all happily jammed into her house, sharing stories of our times with her. Each was a unique, high-quality connection.
Thank you for this lovely review. xo
Comment from susand3022
Hi Rachelle, What a remarkable friend you had... I'm so sorry for your loss. You must really miss her. :( She sounds like she really was something else! A real heck of a lady! Traveling to the end... well it's a heck of a lot better than sitting in bed and waiting to die. I'd certainly rather go off to France and Ireland... even if it is by bus!
An inspirational write xo
reply by the author on 06-May-2019
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Hi Rachelle, What a remarkable friend you had... I'm so sorry for your loss. You must really miss her. :( She sounds like she really was something else! A real heck of a lady! Traveling to the end... well it's a heck of a lot better than sitting in bed and waiting to die. I'd certainly rather go off to France and Ireland... even if it is by bus!
An inspirational write xo
Comment Written 06-May-2019
reply by the author on 06-May-2019
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You are EXACTLY right!! That was antithesis of who she was. Everyone who knew her, adored her. She was very, very special. Thanks for this lovely review, Susan. xo
Comment from Shirley McLain
I am sorry for the loss of your friend. She sounded like a marvelous human that anyone would be privileged to know. Your writing was a wonderful testament to her. Great job. Shirley
reply by the author on 06-May-2019
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I am sorry for the loss of your friend. She sounded like a marvelous human that anyone would be privileged to know. Your writing was a wonderful testament to her. Great job. Shirley
Comment Written 06-May-2019
reply by the author on 06-May-2019
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This was such a beautiful review, Shirley. Thank you for your VERY sweet words today. xo
Comment from Y. M. Roger
What a wonderful and glorious write of the celebration of life and the pulling as much as possible out of it!! :) ;) And what a blessing you had to have her in your life...would that we would each have sunshiney influences and examples to 'show us how it's done'! :) ;) Thanx for sharing! :) Yvette
reply by the author on 06-May-2019
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What a wonderful and glorious write of the celebration of life and the pulling as much as possible out of it!! :) ;) And what a blessing you had to have her in your life...would that we would each have sunshiney influences and examples to 'show us how it's done'! :) ;) Thanx for sharing! :) Yvette
Comment Written 06-May-2019
reply by the author on 06-May-2019
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You are right in every single way about it, Yvette. Thank you for this compassionate and uplifting review. xo
Comment from Mastery
Wow! Just Wow! This is an incredible write about an obviously incredible person. We are very fortunate indeed to meet just one someone like this in our lives, Rach, as you know better than I, no doubt. Just as theloss is incredible also. God bless you and your friend. (I don't believe you mentioned her name)
We will never forget. Bob
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Wow! Just Wow! This is an incredible write about an obviously incredible person. We are very fortunate indeed to meet just one someone like this in our lives, Rach, as you know better than I, no doubt. Just as theloss is incredible also. God bless you and your friend. (I don't believe you mentioned her name)
We will never forget. Bob
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Her name was Gail. And I appreciate your warm and gracious review here. Thank you, Bob. xo
Comment from Michele Harber
Rachelle, I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend. Your reaction to the diagnosis, and the various emotional stages you went through (notice that we'll-placed comma), just strengthen what I'd already learned, over the few months I've known you, about what a good friend you are.
I admire your list of things you learned from your friend's life and how she dealt with her situation. Emotion doesn't need editing because you're speaking from the heart.
The only correction [Jeez, even in an emotional piece like this, she can't give me a break??] is that, after each of the numbers in your list, you need either a period or a closed parenthesis, but not both.
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Rachelle, I'm so sorry about the loss of your friend. Your reaction to the diagnosis, and the various emotional stages you went through (notice that we'll-placed comma), just strengthen what I'd already learned, over the few months I've known you, about what a good friend you are.
I admire your list of things you learned from your friend's life and how she dealt with her situation. Emotion doesn't need editing because you're speaking from the heart.
The only correction [Jeez, even in an emotional piece like this, she can't give me a break??] is that, after each of the numbers in your list, you need either a period or a closed parenthesis, but not both.
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Alright, thanks, Michele. I appreciate that help very much. And the sweet review, as well. Thank you. xo
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You're very welcome, my FSBFF.
Comment from Louise Michelle
Oh, Rachelle, I'm so sorry for your loss. But this is such a well thought out tribute to her and I'm sure she's smiling down from heaven.
It IS best to try to stay focused on the positive when we're facing life's challenges. My way of coping is to find humor in almost every situation. Almost, not all. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Oh, Rachelle, I'm so sorry for your loss. But this is such a well thought out tribute to her and I'm sure she's smiling down from heaven.
It IS best to try to stay focused on the positive when we're facing life's challenges. My way of coping is to find humor in almost every situation. Almost, not all. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Thank you for this warm, compassionate, wonderful review, Lou. I sensed that humor was your 'coping mechanism.' It's mine, as well, and Gail (my friend who passed away) loved that about me. She said I could always make her laugh. xo
Comment from judiverse
This a time when life doesn't seem fair. Your friend didn't deserve to die of lymphoma. What strength she showed when she took the cruise and a bus trip even in the final stages of her disease. I'm in the minority, I suppose, but I prefer the examples of what your friend did to a numbering of the qualities she exhibited. judi
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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This a time when life doesn't seem fair. Your friend didn't deserve to die of lymphoma. What strength she showed when she took the cruise and a bus trip even in the final stages of her disease. I'm in the minority, I suppose, but I prefer the examples of what your friend did to a numbering of the qualities she exhibited. judi
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Thank you, Judi, for your feedback. I always appreciate it.
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You're very welcome. Just my thinking. judi
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I'm fine with that. Your opinion matters to me. xo
Comment from damommy
What a wonderful tribute to her memory. Cherish the times you had with her and she will always be with you. She sounds like a terrific lady, an example to us all.
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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What a wonderful tribute to her memory. Cherish the times you had with her and she will always be with you. She sounds like a terrific lady, an example to us all.
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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She was remarkable.
Thank you for this sweet, gracious review. xo
Comment from Colin John
Oh yes, a cracking tribute to lady and your friend and your breakdown narative was a joy to read and I am sure she was all of these things and what lovely memories you keep from her.
My sister in-law Sue who died from bone cancer three years ago was exactly the same, so your pointers rang so true.
Thank you for writing this to keep your memories open and free. Kind regards Colin X
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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Oh yes, a cracking tribute to lady and your friend and your breakdown narative was a joy to read and I am sure she was all of these things and what lovely memories you keep from her.
My sister in-law Sue who died from bone cancer three years ago was exactly the same, so your pointers rang so true.
Thank you for writing this to keep your memories open and free. Kind regards Colin X
Comment Written 05-May-2019
reply by the author on 05-May-2019
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This review melted me, Colin. I could not appreciate it more.
I'm so sorry to read about your sister-in-law. I hope you have wonderful memories of her to enjoy in the absence she has left in your life. xo
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Yes thanks Rachelle, just like you they are wonderful, my Brother 20 years older than Sue,who were both in the police force and she was very active in sports etc.. she died at 41 years old and he still suffers. X
Anyway its those wonderful memories we cling to. Just as your story .
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I hear what you're saying, Colin. xo