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Viewing comments for Chapter 41 "The New"This is book two of a trilogy book 1 "Ghost"
15 total reviews
Comment from LJbutterfly
A first pregnancy is a delightful but scary thing. You know your life is about to change, but you don't know in what ways. To hear C say you won't be able to keep the child because the two of you are too young, had to be painful. Men don't realize the connection that develops between a fetus and its mother.
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A first pregnancy is a delightful but scary thing. You know your life is about to change, but you don't know in what ways. To hear C say you won't be able to keep the child because the two of you are too young, had to be painful. Men don't realize the connection that develops between a fetus and its mother.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2024
Comment from Pearl Edwards
A great poem to start with Lea about the noises witin your head and those around you in Nature. Despite, or because of all that you have gone through in life, Lea you give some good advice. Changes happen in life, sometimes we have to make the changes sometimes we roll with them.
cheers,
valda
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A great poem to start with Lea about the noises witin your head and those around you in Nature. Despite, or because of all that you have gone through in life, Lea you give some good advice. Changes happen in life, sometimes we have to make the changes sometimes we roll with them.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 27-Jan-2024
Comment from Annmuma
As usual, another super post. Well-written and brutally honest. Scenes are set in such a way that the reader feels to be a part of them. I am already looking for the next chapter. ann
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As usual, another super post. Well-written and brutally honest. Scenes are set in such a way that the reader feels to be a part of them. I am already looking for the next chapter. ann
Comment Written 23-Jan-2024
Comment from Tetamarina66
I really like this story. And I see your moving to another province I am guessing? If you don't mind my asking why? You are a very good writer. I also liked the photo cover you had added for your book.
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I really like this story. And I see your moving to another province I am guessing? If you don't mind my asking why? You are a very good writer. I also liked the photo cover you had added for your book.
Comment Written 20-Jan-2024
Comment from Jim Wile
This was beautifully told, Lea, about your experience of being pregnant with your first child. I think you did the right thing by calling C's parents and letting them know the situation. Apparently he listened to his folks. I'm sure his reaction to the news was disappointing to you, and it's unfortunate that you both couldn't enjoy the miracle of life that came to you unbidden.
You may not have felt ready to be parents yet, but this has a way of making people grow up fast. I hope C's lack of enthusiasm can be turned around and that he can accept the new responsibility in his life. The way your luck in life has gone, though, I expect this will become problematic for your relationship. - Jim
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This was beautifully told, Lea, about your experience of being pregnant with your first child. I think you did the right thing by calling C's parents and letting them know the situation. Apparently he listened to his folks. I'm sure his reaction to the news was disappointing to you, and it's unfortunate that you both couldn't enjoy the miracle of life that came to you unbidden.
You may not have felt ready to be parents yet, but this has a way of making people grow up fast. I hope C's lack of enthusiasm can be turned around and that he can accept the new responsibility in his life. The way your luck in life has gone, though, I expect this will become problematic for your relationship. - Jim
Comment Written 19-Jan-2024
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Lea,
as you well know now, babies change everything. I suppose that the two of you never really gave any thought to the inevitable. Many young couples don't think beyond the immediate future. I'm glad that you had determined in your mind that you were going to keep this baby. I can only imagine though that C would feel trapped. He sounds immature, but it's not surprising. I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes.
So, what is going to happen with the paperwork that you've filled out? Are you going to have to return to the city if there is a trial of sorts? I'm sure that you're excited about going to your new home. I hope you get moved in without any issues. Do you have a wood stove or another source of heat. I'm sure you already know this, but I'm going to mention it anyway. If you don't have a working fire alarm, please get one, and a fire extinquisher (or two) would be a good idea. Also, a plan to escape from whatever room you're in if a fire did break out. Mobile homes are like wind tunnels, and a small fire can turn into an inferno in a moment.
Well done on your story gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
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Hello Lea,
as you well know now, babies change everything. I suppose that the two of you never really gave any thought to the inevitable. Many young couples don't think beyond the immediate future. I'm glad that you had determined in your mind that you were going to keep this baby. I can only imagine though that C would feel trapped. He sounds immature, but it's not surprising. I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes.
So, what is going to happen with the paperwork that you've filled out? Are you going to have to return to the city if there is a trial of sorts? I'm sure that you're excited about going to your new home. I hope you get moved in without any issues. Do you have a wood stove or another source of heat. I'm sure you already know this, but I'm going to mention it anyway. If you don't have a working fire alarm, please get one, and a fire extinquisher (or two) would be a good idea. Also, a plan to escape from whatever room you're in if a fire did break out. Mobile homes are like wind tunnels, and a small fire can turn into an inferno in a moment.
Well done on your story gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 19-Jan-2024
Comment from EILEEN LAW
you learn fast how the cope, SB - How to cope
one more time, than it is done. SB - then it is done
my journey away the permanent needs a comma here:
- my journey away, the permanent
feel excited anxious some SB - I feel excited, anxious and also feel some trepidation.
Hope SB lower case - hope.
my appetite but that's ok needs a comma - my appetite, but that's ok
with the vengeance SB - with a vengeance, I know
#3 on the rankings - go get it girl!
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you learn fast how the cope, SB - How to cope
one more time, than it is done. SB - then it is done
my journey away the permanent needs a comma here:
- my journey away, the permanent
feel excited anxious some SB - I feel excited, anxious and also feel some trepidation.
Hope SB lower case - hope.
my appetite but that's ok needs a comma - my appetite, but that's ok
with the vengeance SB - with a vengeance, I know
#3 on the rankings - go get it girl!
Comment Written 18-Jan-2024
Comment from BethShelby
I'm sure a lot of emotion was caused by realized C wasn't happy about you having a baby. I hope he learned to care once it arrived. I'm glad you were determined not to give it up. Chattanoog usually doesn't get over a dusting of snow but I've be house bound for a week and I'm going a little stir crazy. Today it go a few degrees above freezing and went down an icy driveway. It was dangerous but a relief to out.
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I'm sure a lot of emotion was caused by realized C wasn't happy about you having a baby. I hope he learned to care once it arrived. I'm glad you were determined not to give it up. Chattanoog usually doesn't get over a dusting of snow but I've be house bound for a week and I'm going a little stir crazy. Today it go a few degrees above freezing and went down an icy driveway. It was dangerous but a relief to out.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2024
Comment from Ric Myworld
We never know what tomorrow might bring. But besides a violent death, what could be much worse than whatever we've experienced up to this point. LOL. So, let's just pretend it only gets better from here. Thanks for sharing.
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We never know what tomorrow might bring. But besides a violent death, what could be much worse than whatever we've experienced up to this point. LOL. So, let's just pretend it only gets better from here. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 18-Jan-2024
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This is all so real that I almost feel like congratulating you now:)) It was wonderful news for you but, as usual, tempered by the wrong sort of response (little wonder you needed the doctor's written confirmation). I love the way you set the scene with the snowfall and a sensation of being cocooned as the baby was within the womb (My first child was born just before a record snowstorm that doesn't normally occur in our part of the world). Characteristically, your assertive side comes to the fore which is such a pleasure to read. There are some edits: (intro - you learn fast how (to) cope; one more time (then) it is done; (pivot) on one piece of steel; (main story) in the basement suite of a nice family (home); fluttering movement inside me began to show (themselves); This is another great write from you, Lea! Good luck! Debbie x
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This is all so real that I almost feel like congratulating you now:)) It was wonderful news for you but, as usual, tempered by the wrong sort of response (little wonder you needed the doctor's written confirmation). I love the way you set the scene with the snowfall and a sensation of being cocooned as the baby was within the womb (My first child was born just before a record snowstorm that doesn't normally occur in our part of the world). Characteristically, your assertive side comes to the fore which is such a pleasure to read. There are some edits: (intro - you learn fast how (to) cope; one more time (then) it is done; (pivot) on one piece of steel; (main story) in the basement suite of a nice family (home); fluttering movement inside me began to show (themselves); This is another great write from you, Lea! Good luck! Debbie x
Comment Written 18-Jan-2024