No Warning Bell
One never knows what a day may bring.28 total reviews
Comment from Spitfire
Interesting that your daughter recalled that poem, one that fit your current situation. You lead up to the climax of this true story so well. I'm happy for Joy and you should be too that she passed away peacefully in the home she loved. That was her hope.
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2023
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Interesting that your daughter recalled that poem, one that fit your current situation. You lead up to the climax of this true story so well. I'm happy for Joy and you should be too that she passed away peacefully in the home she loved. That was her hope.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2023
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Thank you for a great review. I am happy for Joy. I will miss her phone calls and visits but I know if given the choice, she wouldn't change a thing about the way she died. I appreciate the 6 stars.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
This was heartrending indeed! I am so sorry for this loss in this earthly life of your soul sister. I'm impressed with your devotion and love that you and your daughter would make such a long trip to help your friend. Thank you so much for sharing!!
the sad news to her borthers, (brothers)
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2023
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This was heartrending indeed! I am so sorry for this loss in this earthly life of your soul sister. I'm impressed with your devotion and love that you and your daughter would make such a long trip to help your friend. Thank you so much for sharing!!
the sad news to her borthers, (brothers)
Comment Written 27-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2023
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Thank you, Helen. I think her life ended the way she would have chosen. She was dreading that move so much that I think God spared her that ordeal. She was very devoted to God so I don't worry that she wasn't ready. I know she was.
Beth
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
What a sad, sad story for all involved, Beth. My sincere
condolences on the loss of Joy. She sounded like an
awesome friend and 'sister.' Yes, it hardest on those left
behind. Joy's picture was beautiful. You shared a great story
about her end on this Earth. I know she's in Heaven smiling
sown at you. Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2023
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What a sad, sad story for all involved, Beth. My sincere
condolences on the loss of Joy. She sounded like an
awesome friend and 'sister.' Yes, it hardest on those left
behind. Joy's picture was beautiful. You shared a great story
about her end on this Earth. I know she's in Heaven smiling
sown at you. Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 27-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2023
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Thank you Jan. As much as I will miss Joy, I can't help but be happy that she got her wish and died so peacefully. She loved the Lord, and she always said she was ready to go whenever her time came so it is only the once left behind that suffer the loss.
Beth
Comment from Mary Shifman
This is a very touching story. It brings to mind something that happened this week. There were thirteen kids in my graduating class. One of them was a boy named Mike. We kept in touch over the years but I hadn't spoken to him in a while. On Monday I decided I'd better call him but his number was upstairs. A little later I went up to call and before I could, my brother rang me and told me that Mike had passed away that morning. How I wish I'd called him when I thought about it. I'm so sorry you lost your friend, but it's a blessing that she went peacefully in the home she loved.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2023
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This is a very touching story. It brings to mind something that happened this week. There were thirteen kids in my graduating class. One of them was a boy named Mike. We kept in touch over the years but I hadn't spoken to him in a while. On Monday I decided I'd better call him but his number was upstairs. A little later I went up to call and before I could, my brother rang me and told me that Mike had passed away that morning. How I wish I'd called him when I thought about it. I'm so sorry you lost your friend, but it's a blessing that she went peacefully in the home she loved.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2023
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Thank you, Mary, I really appreciate the review and comments. I'm glad you shared your story. I think the reason you felt you should call on that day was some kind of unversal connection that seems to alert us something may be going on with someone we care about. It has happened to me before. I truly appreciate the six stars.
Beth
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I think you're right.
Comment from Faith Williams
I am so sorry for your loss. She sounds like the best of friends. It does seem like she got her wish and the most peaceful of deaths which is not always granted. Thank you for sharing about your friend. Her picture is lovely.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2023
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I am so sorry for your loss. She sounds like the best of friends. It does seem like she got her wish and the most peaceful of deaths which is not always granted. Thank you for sharing about your friend. Her picture is lovely.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2023
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Thank you, Faith. I appreciate the review and your condolances. I will miss her but I'm glad she didn't have to move and that she died peacefully.
Beth
Comment from Ben Colder
I am so sorry to hear about your friend. So that is why you returned so early. Joy was my age and if I keep falling around there will be another lost friend
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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2023
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I am so sorry to hear about your friend. So that is why you returned so early. Joy was my age and if I keep falling around there will be another lost friend
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Comment Written 27-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2023
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Thank you, Chuck. Be careful, I don't need to lose another friend any time soon. I'm a year older than you so it could be me, next.
Beth
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
First paragraph: and A little depressed (add "a")
No, life does not warn us of unpleasant things that are to come. We find these things out in sometimes the worst of ways and the worst of times.
You wrote: "she had give deal with own grief . . ." Not sure what you meant there.
You lost a dear friend, and I'm so sorry for that. But she had her wish - she lived out her life in the place she loved so much. I hope to be able to say the same.
Last paragraph: death scenes - should be death scene since they're speaking of one
Thank you for sharing this personal story.
xx
Pam
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reply by the author on 27-Jan-2023
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First paragraph: and A little depressed (add "a")
No, life does not warn us of unpleasant things that are to come. We find these things out in sometimes the worst of ways and the worst of times.
You wrote: "she had give deal with own grief . . ." Not sure what you meant there.
You lost a dear friend, and I'm so sorry for that. But she had her wish - she lived out her life in the place she loved so much. I hope to be able to say the same.
Last paragraph: death scenes - should be death scene since they're speaking of one
Thank you for sharing this personal story.
xx
Pam
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Comment Written 27-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2023
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Thank you so much Pam, I appreciate the review and condolances. I'm you pointed out the corrections. They had all been fixed except the 'a' in the first paragraph but I glad to mentioned them anyway.
Comment from humpwhistle
My profound condolences, Beth. As we age, death becomes a more common companion. I can't say anything that will mitigate your grief. But I hope you know I wish I could.
Your relating of your friend's passing is an homage. I felt your pain and dread as you described it.
The death of a loved one is never forgotten. But, with time, it becomes more bearable. Try to take solace in knowing that her death approached quietly and allowed her peace.
Take care, Beth.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2023
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My profound condolences, Beth. As we age, death becomes a more common companion. I can't say anything that will mitigate your grief. But I hope you know I wish I could.
Your relating of your friend's passing is an homage. I felt your pain and dread as you described it.
The death of a loved one is never forgotten. But, with time, it becomes more bearable. Try to take solace in knowing that her death approached quietly and allowed her peace.
Take care, Beth.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 27-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2023
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Thank you Lee, I appreciate the condolences, the review and comments and the lovely six stars. Yes, as time goes on, we will continue to lose those we care about. It is comforting to know they pass peacefully. We should all be so fortunate.
Beth
