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Comment from Pearl Edwards
It blocks out what it can't bare until it can't anymore-so true.
I like how you show memory, grief, all the emotions you go through as tangible things. My dad died in 1977 but when I recently wrote about him I still shed tears. Beautifully written Carol.
Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2025
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It blocks out what it can't bare until it can't anymore-so true.
I like how you show memory, grief, all the emotions you go through as tangible things. My dad died in 1977 but when I recently wrote about him I still shed tears. Beautifully written Carol.
Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 04-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2025
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I lost my son in 1981 and there are times when something slips from my mind bank and the tears flow as if it was yesterday. I think grief is always there, it just doesn't visit as often.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
Your chapter shares the raw emotion of grief so well. I really loved how her quiet moments allowed for thoughts on the loss she was facing. For me the ending felt like a reminder that healing is a process - and the love will always linger. Such a heartfelt story - I really enjoyed reading it!
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2025
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Your chapter shares the raw emotion of grief so well. I really loved how her quiet moments allowed for thoughts on the loss she was facing. For me the ending felt like a reminder that healing is a process - and the love will always linger. Such a heartfelt story - I really enjoyed reading it!
Comment Written 03-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2025
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Thank you for reading and for understanding the message I hoped it would deliver.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from estory
I think by creating these characters of Memory and Grief, the reality of dealing with a loss of a loved one becomes a much more personal experience. The articulation of the memories and the grief is much more acute, much more palpable, something we can grasp onto and hold on to. The images of the lost mother come alive in the relations of little events shared between mother and daughter, and the daughter's moving through the experience from shock to grief to quiet resignation to the reality of the loss takes place. I think the definitive story on grief is Jen Schaaf's story, Leave Of Absence. You can find it in Best New American Voices 2006. estory
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2025
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I think by creating these characters of Memory and Grief, the reality of dealing with a loss of a loved one becomes a much more personal experience. The articulation of the memories and the grief is much more acute, much more palpable, something we can grasp onto and hold on to. The images of the lost mother come alive in the relations of little events shared between mother and daughter, and the daughter's moving through the experience from shock to grief to quiet resignation to the reality of the loss takes place. I think the definitive story on grief is Jen Schaaf's story, Leave Of Absence. You can find it in Best New American Voices 2006. estory
Comment Written 03-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2025
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Thanks so much for taking the time to read and enjoy my Alphabet Soup stories. I apprecite it so much as always.
Smiles, Carol
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Thank you so much for reading my story on Memory and Grief... I relate to this particular one having lost my son and daughter when they were young. And now my mother and husband... the emotions are always there at different levels.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from LJbutterfly
I've learned that the memories never disappear, but over time (for me, a long time), the pain of the loss of your mother diminishes.
In your story, Memory promises to soften the weight of Grief and always remain with her.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2025
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I've learned that the memories never disappear, but over time (for me, a long time), the pain of the loss of your mother diminishes.
In your story, Memory promises to soften the weight of Grief and always remain with her.
Comment Written 03-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2025
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I think Grief and Memories come in waves, and never at the same time or way. We just have to hold the memories close and hope we can wade through those times of grief.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I am sorry for your loss Carol and your memories are vivid and thank you for sharing your intimate story with us, grief never goes away, but we learn to live with it, and emotions get the better of us sometimes, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2025
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I am sorry for your loss Carol and your memories are vivid and thank you for sharing your intimate story with us, grief never goes away, but we learn to live with it, and emotions get the better of us sometimes, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 03-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2025
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Thanks so much for understanding how each of us is faced with these emotions and we all must find a way to deal with them and move forward. Grief is one of the most difficult because it returns in waves when we least expect it.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Ric Myworld
We never get over the loss of a loved one, but it becomes easier knowing the pain and suffering are gone. Dying isn't the worst thing to deal with in life, it's what we have to go through to get there. We can be thankful they are in a better place. And spend more time worrying about what we'll have to go through to get there. Great writing as always. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2025
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We never get over the loss of a loved one, but it becomes easier knowing the pain and suffering are gone. Dying isn't the worst thing to deal with in life, it's what we have to go through to get there. We can be thankful they are in a better place. And spend more time worrying about what we'll have to go through to get there. Great writing as always. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 02-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2025
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You are the great philosophers today, my friend and every word is true. Each day is a trial on this earth and I know better days are waiting...if I make it there. I know they are in a far better place than me. Except when I get to talk to great friends like you and a few others...that is a blessing.
Smiles, Carol
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I'm thankful to read your thoughts, and glad you listen to my philosophies, right or wrong. I'm not sure this fat-butt sinner will float to reach a Heaven on high. But in spite of my faults, I hope the Good Master will consider my heart more than my works. LOL. Smiles and hugs, Ric.
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I have faith that your spot in Heaven is already reserved and will wait for you...which I hope is a long time.
Hugs, Carol
Comment from Wendy G
Beautifully written story of loss and coping with both memories and grief. Particularly poignant for me at the moment, as I have just returned home from the funeral of a dear friend.
Wendy
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2025
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Beautifully written story of loss and coping with both memories and grief. Particularly poignant for me at the moment, as I have just returned home from the funeral of a dear friend.
Wendy
Comment Written 02-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2025
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And I too just lost a dear friend of 45 years... It seems our lives always have remnants of Grief and Memories hanging about. My thoughts are with you as you remember your friend and I will remember mine. May the Lord bless them both.
Hugs, Carol
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for sharing theses memories and emotions. You did a great job with your personified Grief and Memories. They show how strong your relationship with your mom is. She's alive and cheering you on!
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2025
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Thank you for sharing theses memories and emotions. You did a great job with your personified Grief and Memories. They show how strong your relationship with your mom is. She's alive and cheering you on!
Comment Written 02-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2025
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My heart and mind want to believe that she is always watching over me and Mike is standing at her side...I couldn't ask for a better cheering section. Thanks for all your support and encouragement, Helen. I so appreciate it.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
It seemed as if this was about a real someone who had passed on into heaven. I am sorry it was your mother, but cancer is a terrible fate best cut short. I never knew such affection for or from my mother, but my dad is still missed after 53 years.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2025
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It seemed as if this was about a real someone who had passed on into heaven. I am sorry it was your mother, but cancer is a terrible fate best cut short. I never knew such affection for or from my mother, but my dad is still missed after 53 years.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2025
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Mine was the opposite...my father wanted a boy and got me...his tough stubborn attitude and chvenistic ways tried to squash me, but I never gave in. I do wish we had had a better relationship. I do hold on to the fact that his last words were directed at me as he said "something's not right." His eyes told me I was to fix it, but it was too late. In the few months my Mom lived after his death, she did her best to convince me that he loved me...Maybe he did in his own way.
Hugs, Carol
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
Carol,
I am so sorry for your loss. I don't like it when you are sad. I know how those memories sneak up. I am sending you a big virtual hug. This was a great story though.
Love ya lots sis
Cecilia
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2025
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Carol,
I am so sorry for your loss. I don't like it when you are sad. I know how those memories sneak up. I am sending you a big virtual hug. This was a great story though.
Love ya lots sis
Cecilia
Comment Written 01-Apr-2025
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2025
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Thanks, Sis...Loss has played a big part in my life and now it's really playing close to home except this time my daughter's not dead, just striking me with her own pain I guess. Thnks so much for caring.
Hugs, Carol
