Wish You Were Here
A letter about every day stuff....26 total reviews
Comment from Carol Clark2
Love your letter! I especially like the way you anticipate what Mike is saying and doing (like rolling his eyes or laughing). Sounds like the two of you had a great life together, and I know life is difficult without him. I can just picture the red roses blooming in his memory. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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Love your letter! I especially like the way you anticipate what Mike is saying and doing (like rolling his eyes or laughing). Sounds like the two of you had a great life together, and I know life is difficult without him. I can just picture the red roses blooming in his memory. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 05-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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The roses are the most beautiful flowers I have every grown. I have a solid row (packed thick) for about fifty feet along the entire front of the house and patio. I am stunned by their beauty. I do not have a green thumb so he must be watering them from heaven. LOL
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
A wonderful thought to write a letter to someone you love above....I think a person can say much more when your jot it on paper; and send it air mail to heaven.
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A wonderful thought to write a letter to someone you love above....I think a person can say much more when your jot it on paper; and send it air mail to heaven.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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Hi, Rosemary
Thanks for stopping by to read my letter. I agree...I enjoyed sitting and writing and pretending my letter would be read,
Smiles, Carol
Comment from zanya
And thanks for sharing your thoughts on this difficult subject of grief - where our loved ones leave our lives forever - nice, up beat tone to lift the spirit
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And thanks for sharing your thoughts on this difficult subject of grief - where our loved ones leave our lives forever - nice, up beat tone to lift the spirit
Comment Written 05-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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Thank you...so often I wish for just one minute I could reach out and feel his touch or hear his laughter, but life didn't happen that way and I have to learn to believe he's here within my heart and spirit.
Smiles, carol
Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
I am deeply touched by this, Carol. I really don't know how people survive the loss of a spouse (and I don't want to personally find out), but apparently they do -- however I know it must be terribly painful. I am very close with my husband, and I often have to stop myself from having thoughts like, wondering which one of us will go first, and leave the other behind. It's all in God's hands, right?
You have written him such a beautiful letter. It's obvious that you never stopped loving each other, all the years you were married.
I didn't get picky about errors in this one, but I only flagged this:
I know I always answered, "I know. I know.",
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I know I always answered, "I know. I know,"
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I'm so glad he knew the Lord, so you have the blessed assurance that he's with God in Heaven -- and the glorious hope of seeing him again someday, in the Presence of Jesus, Our Lord!
It's really sweet, how you wrote about the lawn mower and roses, and signed it, "Your Honey."
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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I am deeply touched by this, Carol. I really don't know how people survive the loss of a spouse (and I don't want to personally find out), but apparently they do -- however I know it must be terribly painful. I am very close with my husband, and I often have to stop myself from having thoughts like, wondering which one of us will go first, and leave the other behind. It's all in God's hands, right?
You have written him such a beautiful letter. It's obvious that you never stopped loving each other, all the years you were married.
I didn't get picky about errors in this one, but I only flagged this:
I know I always answered, "I know. I know.",
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I know I always answered, "I know. I know,"
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I'm so glad he knew the Lord, so you have the blessed assurance that he's with God in Heaven -- and the glorious hope of seeing him again someday, in the Presence of Jesus, Our Lord!
It's really sweet, how you wrote about the lawn mower and roses, and signed it, "Your Honey."
Comment Written 05-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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We never called each other anything but honey...Once in the hospital he was talking to a dr and I was filling out papers...he said Carol twice and then honey before I realized he was talking to me. LOL
Smiles, Carol
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for sharing this, Carol! You certainly show how close you two were and how much love you shared. It sounds like you were a perfect team together and you'll be together someday! Meanwhile keep writing!
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Thank you for sharing this, Carol! You certainly show how close you two were and how much love you shared. It sounds like you were a perfect team together and you'll be together someday! Meanwhile keep writing!
Comment Written 04-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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thanks Helen
I really felt like he was listening and we were laughing together. It was a great moment.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Terry Overton
My heart is just breaking reading this. I know for some in my family this day of going to heaven will arrive too quickly. I don't feel very good about my ability to handle such things. I could see the husband looking down at the knockout roses and that was very touching. I would be in the same predicament as this letter writer. Great job on this piece.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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My heart is just breaking reading this. I know for some in my family this day of going to heaven will arrive too quickly. I don't feel very good about my ability to handle such things. I could see the husband looking down at the knockout roses and that was very touching. I would be in the same predicament as this letter writer. Great job on this piece.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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Hi again, Terry.... It was a difficult write at first, but the strangest thing, as I continued to write it felt like he was there talking to me and laughing...especially laughing. Thank you so much.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
Being able to reiterate the things you are used to speaking about, would give you a sense of calm. The everyday things that keep us on a level field
are important items that lend realism to our memories. So, why not?
Ralf
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2021
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Being able to reiterate the things you are used to speaking about, would give you a sense of calm. The everyday things that keep us on a level field
are important items that lend realism to our memories. So, why not?
Ralf
Comment Written 03-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2021
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Hi Ralf
I know it sounds weird but it feels like he's been here with me the last few days... I'm smiling instead of crying... I just hope he doesn't want to snatch me up.... I've got a story to finish. LOL
Thanks for the kind review.
Smiles, Carol
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Heaven forbid!
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Wonderful. Ingenious concept--letters to heaven--I've been enthralled with this stunning series. This one is rich in the sort of private humor that brings your relationship to vivid life!
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2021
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Wonderful. Ingenious concept--letters to heaven--I've been enthralled with this stunning series. This one is rich in the sort of private humor that brings your relationship to vivid life!
Comment Written 03-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2021
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Thanks, Liz...
I have a few others that I have resisted posting because they all aren't as loving and kind. Some vents are probably a little hot and steamy and I don't mean erotic. LOL I appreciate your kindness.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from ShirleyT1
I love your story (letter). It's full of love, laughter and life, and yet sadness is a part of it too. The part about the 'stuff' you're having to deal with in everyday life is comical, yet it is so true. We take so much for granted that our spouses do for us. Thanks for sharing your heartfelt thoughts.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2021
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I love your story (letter). It's full of love, laughter and life, and yet sadness is a part of it too. The part about the 'stuff' you're having to deal with in everyday life is comical, yet it is so true. We take so much for granted that our spouses do for us. Thanks for sharing your heartfelt thoughts.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2021
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Hi, Shirley
This one was tough, but I loved it. I cried but I laughed. I could feel him sitting there, having a conversation. I laughed out loud because I knew he would. Thanks for the kindness and the awesome review.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
BEGIN AGAIN:
Writing letters to those who have gone on before us makes perfect sense to me. It does seem to keep them closer to us, doesn't it? It also helps us remember the good times we had together. Thanks for sharing.
jan
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2021
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BEGIN AGAIN:
Writing letters to those who have gone on before us makes perfect sense to me. It does seem to keep them closer to us, doesn't it? It also helps us remember the good times we had together. Thanks for sharing.
jan
Comment Written 02-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2021
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Hi, Jan
thanks for stopping by to read my letter. This one is special to me. It was tough to write at first. I cried and I laughed. By the end of the letter, I felt like he was sitting there talking to me and laughing too. Isn't that crazy? But it felt so good.
Smiles and hugs, Carol