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A Birthday, A Life

A Memoir

50 total reviews 
Comment from Faith Williams
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Aww, Terry, you made me tear up at your wonderful tribute to Zoe. What amazing birthday celebrations! And she sounds like she was a lovely person. I hope she told off that male friend of hers about making too much money 'for a woman.'

One suggestion to consider:
In the sentence, 'Zoe shared the same birth date as Queen Elizabeth.' Maybe change birth date to birthday as birth date implies they were born on the same exact date (month, day, year) while birthday means they share the same birth day (month and day).

Thank you, Terry, for sharing Zoe with us.

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
    Faith, thank you for reading and for your suggestion, Terry
Comment from mermaids
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If I had any sixes left, I would have given you one. This is an excellent story and I love how Zoe embraced life. Your description of the fun birthday parties make me feel like I was there. I also admire Zoe's attitude about life, it is not all about work. Excellent writing here that holds the reader's attention.

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
    Thank you for those kind words. Terry.
Comment from Diana Harris
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Thank you for sharing Zoe with me. I would have loved to meet her, based on the joy you have infused into her story. She sounds like someone to be friends with. Diana

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
    Diana, thank you for your comments! Terry
Comment from Ulla
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Aw, Terry, and is it a lovely true story about your vivacious late wife. I'm so glad that you a Zoe hade so many wonderful years together. Thank you so much for sharing this. It was a joy to read. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
    Ulla, thank you for your review and kind words. Terry.
Comment from karenina
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Terry, this deserves all the stars in the heavens! Sadly, end of week, I have these measly five...

It is so clear how much you adore your wife!

(Sounds like she felt the very same about her "younger man!")

This is a beautiful birthday honorarium, and a love story.

I'm so glad you've shared these wonderful memories!

I can sense Zoe smiling down, saying:

"That's my guy!"

Karenina

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
    Karenina, Thank you for these kind words. Terry.
reply by karenina on 22-Apr-2023
    Welcome, Terry!
Comment from Jay Squires
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Your love for Zoe is unmatched and an inspiration for everyone trying to make their marriage work. Zoe's love for you was obvious as well. You both seemed to have lived a blessed life. Thank you, Terry, for sharing it so openly, with humor and well ... love.
Jay

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
    Jay, thank you Sir, for the nice review. Terry.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
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The quiet must at times be haunted with memories of the adventures Zoe involved you in. Some people are just bigger than life and what you have written about your wife makes her the greatest attraction ever. Happy belated birthday. God bless you throughout this year.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2023
    Carol, thank you for reading the story and you wonderful review. Terry.
Comment from Wendy G
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A beautiful story, and your wife sounds like an amazing woman, as was your life with her. She was strong, and she was a "people person", sociable and enjoying the company of others. You portrayed her beautifully with loving remembrance. I love your last sentence - if only that could be said of all.
Wendy

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
    Thank you, Terry
Comment from prettybluebirds
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Your wife passed away exactly one month before my husband died, on December 1st, 2018. You have written a lovely tribute to her. Your love shines through with every word. Nice writing.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
    Thank you! Terry
Comment from Evelyn Hopkins
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I love your writing!! and the story it creates It's very pretty and draws attention in to the audience. Good luck and I hope you have a good day!! :))

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2023


reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
    Thank you. Terry