Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

Agonizing indeed--no lighthearted moments in this chapter--vivid depiction of the sundry pressures leading up to the devastating climax. More bad news to come. Fine work.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022

Thanks Elizabeth, I've missed you. Did you get you problem with whoever wrote that story about you worked out?

reply by Elizabeth Emerald on 22-Feb-2022

I let it slide--only 5 people in his small circle read it--no comments on me. He is an ardent fan--meant no harm--he asked me to review a draft of his yesterday and was grateful for my help.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I know that was a hard time for you. It had to weigh heavily on your heart. It was emotional to read. Thank you for sharing this with us. I am sure your children will appreciate you writing this down.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022

Thank you so much for the review and comment. They were very close to my mother so it was a hard time from them as well.
Beth

Comment from Begin Again

Exceptional

Dear Beth, your heart was shattering with every word you wrote and your honesty about the situation, but then don't we all feel we are to blame when things go wrong. Your stories prove to me that you have always given as much as you possibly could and I am sure your mother knew that too. The story is sad but so relatable.

Hugs, Carol

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022

Thank you Carol. I think feeling guilt is part of the grieving process and we do get past it eventually. I really appreciate the review and the six stars.

reply by Begin Again on 22-Feb-2022

You deserve it!

Comment from Ben Colder

Exceptional

Enduring sad times is not always easy. It seems you guys had your share of setbacks but I think we all have faced crises in various ways through prayer God always settled things in peace. Well done, Beth.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022

Thank you Chuck, This was a sad time for me. Mom never regained consciousness but she lived a week or so. Thanks for the six. Beth

reply by Ben Colder on 21-Feb-2022

As we look back to our trials sometimes we can see the strength God gave us though we never knew at the time.
Well done, Beth.

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

Well, even at my age, I almost got sidetracked by the gal in the picture attached to your story. She made me wish I could go back and be young again, and dry her tears. LOL. Thanks for sharing another fine chapter.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022

LOL, Thank you Ric. I'll bet you've tried a lot of tears over the years. I really appreciate the review.
Beth

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

Oh, I know what this was like. I was in Nevada when my mother suffered a stroke in Illinois. My heart went out to you. It is earth shaking to lose a parent and I was only thirty. We can't blame ourselves for what is inevitable. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022

Thank you Nancy. I appreciate the review. I knew I could have prevented it but Mom and I weren't in a good place and I know I'd put additional stress on her that might have been prevented so I did feel some guilt.
Beth

reply by nancy_e_davis on 21-Feb-2022

I know. I'm sure she wouldn't want you to stress over it. Let it go. Hugs. Nancy:)

Comment from Theodore McDowell

Exceptional

Beth, you wrote your struggles with such honesty. I was right there with you the entire time. So well-written. The ending is gut-wrenching and sad.
A beautiful write.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022

Thank you, Ted. I really appreciate your review. Your six-star rating make my day.
Beth

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

It sounds as if your mother didn't put a guilt trip on you. Instead you did it to yourself. That kind of stress can do a number on your health. To top it all off, you had to worry about the car and the job. You are a very strong woman to have survived all this.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022

Thank you for the review. Mom didn't put that particular quilt trip on me but she is the one who taught me how to do it myself. LOL You are right, It did a number on my health. I was having heart palpitations regularly, and I didn't even dare take my blood pressure.
Beth

Comment from Wayne Fowler

Excellent

Good work.
and tired to make amends - oops
I'm hoping that your children appreciate the work you're putting into this project.
God bless and best wishes.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2022

Thank you so much for the review and thanks for pointing out the spag. Yes, my children are glad I'm doing this. Once last week the whole book disappeared from FanStory. I didn't have much of it backed up, and I freaked out. So did my kids. FanStory was finally able to get it back.
Beth

Comment from dellsworthpoet

Excellent

I have read some of this story before. The pace continues good. The feeling of a kitchen table talk among friends is maintained. The images are clear.

Only one suggestion:

I don't know if Dad was able to clean himself up on not.

On this sentence you changed from past to present tense and then in the next sentence went back to past tense. Also I think you typo'ed on the last. I think you meant "up or not."

Thanks for a good read.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2022

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2022

Thank you so much for the review. I'm so glad you pointed out the mistakes in that sentence. I've corrected it. I hope you will continue to drop by.
Beth

reply by dellsworthpoet on 20-Feb-2022

You are welcome. Will try to review this story. It is engaging.

reply by dellsworthpoet on 20-Feb-2022

You are welcome.