Never Forgotten
My son, Mark41 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
How devastating for a young mom to deal with the loss of her baby! And from your other stories, I know about your son, too, so this story makes the other stories even more painful to read. Thank you for summoning up the courage to share this. I know other moms here whose children preceded them to Heaven. Now we can all remember your sweet Mark with you.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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How devastating for a young mom to deal with the loss of her baby! And from your other stories, I know about your son, too, so this story makes the other stories even more painful to read. Thank you for summoning up the courage to share this. I know other moms here whose children preceded them to Heaven. Now we can all remember your sweet Mark with you.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you. It does help to share these stories with others. I know there are some on this site who have lost their children too.
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💞💖Hugs back!!
Comment from Faith Williams
I cannot imagine the grief of losing a child or rather, I don't want to imagine that kind of grief. Having three sons of my own, I put those thoughts way out of my mind. Interestingly enough, my youngest son's name is Mark.
Your story is well-written and caused my heart to ache. I am so sorry for your loss. I imagine that even though it was not recent, your thoughts often turn to him.
One small thing: in your notes, you have that Mark was two months old, the years listed in your story would have Mark over one year old.
Thank you for sharing your story.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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I cannot imagine the grief of losing a child or rather, I don't want to imagine that kind of grief. Having three sons of my own, I put those thoughts way out of my mind. Interestingly enough, my youngest son's name is Mark.
Your story is well-written and caused my heart to ache. I am so sorry for your loss. I imagine that even though it was not recent, your thoughts often turn to him.
One small thing: in your notes, you have that Mark was two months old, the years listed in your story would have Mark over one year old.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you. Mark was two monts old. He was born in November of the one year, and died January of the next year. He lived the rest of November, December, and died on Jauary 20th, which was the beginning of the next year. I can see where it might confuse.
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Comment from Begin Again
My heart breaks for you with every single word I read. I've walked that road and nothing can ever erase the moments or ease the pain. You learn to live with the facts, but the emotions creep up when we least expect it and we are living the moment again. My love for you and what you live with grew stronger with every word you wrote.
Hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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My heart breaks for you with every single word I read. I've walked that road and nothing can ever erase the moments or ease the pain. You learn to live with the facts, but the emotions creep up when we least expect it and we are living the moment again. My love for you and what you live with grew stronger with every word you wrote.
Hugs, Carol
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you for reading and understanding. I'm sorry to hear you have been down the same path. It's not a nice road to follow. The worst is when it sneaks up in the middle of the night to relive it all over again. Thank you for the six stars. They are appreciated. This was a hard story to write, and it took some tears to finish it.
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Life isn't kind. I had 2 miscarriages, lost my 4 yr old son, my 17 yr old grandson and my 44 yr old daughter before I lost my parents, husband, brother and 2 cousins. At times I am afraid to wake up in the morning for fear someone else is gone. I am not saying life hasn't been good, but when it is bad it is very very cruel. And yes, the nights are the hardest. Sending my hugs and love,
Carol
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Oh, my. You have had a tough road to follow. You are right, life can be very cruel at times. You have done some major suffering. My heart goes out to you, and I understand your pain. Hugs.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is awful. I am so sorry for you. Over fifty years ago, and yet I can feel your pain as though it just happened. I just used my last six, and I really regret it. That wouldn't bring him back, but it's an awesome piece of writing, and deserves more than a six. I hope it wins the contest, and I hope it eased you to write about this for the first time. All my sympathy. Kate xx
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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This is awful. I am so sorry for you. Over fifty years ago, and yet I can feel your pain as though it just happened. I just used my last six, and I really regret it. That wouldn't bring him back, but it's an awesome piece of writing, and deserves more than a six. I hope it wins the contest, and I hope it eased you to write about this for the first time. All my sympathy. Kate xx
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you. It does help to write about these tragic events. People are so kind and words such as yours let me know that others care.
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Comment from Terry Broxson
Your very well-written emotional story is worthy of a six if I had one. I think it is an excellent entry for the contest, I wish you the best it deserves it. I never had kids, so I can not say I know how you must feel. Except I think it's probably just as hard to write it fifty years later. Outstanding, Terry.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Your very well-written emotional story is worthy of a six if I had one. I think it is an excellent entry for the contest, I wish you the best it deserves it. I never had kids, so I can not say I know how you must feel. Except I think it's probably just as hard to write it fifty years later. Outstanding, Terry.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you. It is not too difficult to write about it now, but I must confess, it did take a few tears before it was finished.
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Comment from LJbutterfly
Losing a child at any age is pain beyond the ability to bare. I haven't read your stories about Roy, but as a mother, I can't imagine how life could go on. I lost my first born, but she never came home with me from the hospital. You spent time caring for Mark at home. That's worse. This story is written with so much emotion I can feel it. I'm so sorry for your losses, but at least, wish you the best in the contest.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Losing a child at any age is pain beyond the ability to bare. I haven't read your stories about Roy, but as a mother, I can't imagine how life could go on. I lost my first born, but she never came home with me from the hospital. You spent time caring for Mark at home. That's worse. This story is written with so much emotion I can feel it. I'm so sorry for your losses, but at least, wish you the best in the contest.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you. It was tough, but one must go on, or not. I often wonder who Mark would have been today.
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Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Your poignant story is compelling and touching. I'm sorry for your loss.
The structure of your story is solid, and it is exceptionally well-written. Your true story deserves six stars, both for form and content, and I regret that I've already used my allotment of six stars.
Your story is one I won't soon forget.
Good luck in the contest.
Blessings,
Cindy
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Your poignant story is compelling and touching. I'm sorry for your loss.
The structure of your story is solid, and it is exceptionally well-written. Your true story deserves six stars, both for form and content, and I regret that I've already used my allotment of six stars.
Your story is one I won't soon forget.
Good luck in the contest.
Blessings,
Cindy
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you for reading and caring. It was a very long time ago, but one never forgets the loss of a loved one.
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Comment from Sally Law
I am so so sorry. I understand this loss as I have lost a child and a grandchild. It's just the most heartbreaking thing to have them one minute, and the next minute gone. Please accept my condolences. You told the story so sweetly and tenderly! and I'm just aching for six to give you. I did not know you lost your other son as well as I never read that story. I will have to backtrack and catch that later. So very sorry about your older boy too. Sounds like you had two little angels with you for a while.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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I am so so sorry. I understand this loss as I have lost a child and a grandchild. It's just the most heartbreaking thing to have them one minute, and the next minute gone. Please accept my condolences. You told the story so sweetly and tenderly! and I'm just aching for six to give you. I did not know you lost your other son as well as I never read that story. I will have to backtrack and catch that later. So very sorry about your older boy too. Sounds like you had two little angels with you for a while.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you. It seems I had no luck with children. I lost three sons in all. The first one was premature and only lived three days. He weighed just over 3 pounds, so today they could have saved him. In those times they just put them in an incubator and they either made it or not.
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Comment from nomi338
This story hits me where I live so to speak. I was babysitting my nephew who had an undiagnosed case of pneumonia. He was also just a couple months old or so. I watched him take a deep breath and expire. I was not only alone with him, I was too young to even suspect that this was his final breath. When the family came home, they realized that he had died. Watching all the grief take place around me, broke me for several years. Many years later when my first child was born, I was a nervous wreck. I watched my son like an expectant hawk, until my wife convinced me that I was making myself sick with unnecessary worry. Happily my son is now 49 years old.
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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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This story hits me where I live so to speak. I was babysitting my nephew who had an undiagnosed case of pneumonia. He was also just a couple months old or so. I watched him take a deep breath and expire. I was not only alone with him, I was too young to even suspect that this was his final breath. When the family came home, they realized that he had died. Watching all the grief take place around me, broke me for several years. Many years later when my first child was born, I was a nervous wreck. I watched my son like an expectant hawk, until my wife convinced me that I was making myself sick with unnecessary worry. Happily my son is now 49 years old.
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Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you and thanks for telling me your story. I can only imagine how traumatic that must have been for one as young as you. Babies can die between breaths.
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Comment from barbara.wilkey
I lost a son at thirty-seven days. Back in 1982, but I still remember. Yes, I understand the hurt. I don't think the loss is ever forgotten; we just learn to live with it. Thank you for sharing this writing prompt entry with us.
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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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I lost a son at thirty-seven days. Back in 1982, but I still remember. Yes, I understand the hurt. I don't think the loss is ever forgotten; we just learn to live with it. Thank you for sharing this writing prompt entry with us.
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Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you and thanks for telling me your story. I'm sure there are countless stories like ours, but it doesn't make it any easier for the parents.
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