If I Had Only Known
I remember our last goodbye41 total reviews
Comment from Carmen Ducharme
I can not stop crying .I am so sorry for the tremendous pain you have endured not only the lose of your own son but also grandson your self and your daughter have had such tragedy I pray you have peace in your life .Your words are absolutely beautifully written you take the reader through your love and pain that you have experienced through this awful tragedy .Thank you for sharing your beautiful poem
God Bless you and your daughter ! Congratulations on the win you 100% deserved it!
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2021
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I can not stop crying .I am so sorry for the tremendous pain you have endured not only the lose of your own son but also grandson your self and your daughter have had such tragedy I pray you have peace in your life .Your words are absolutely beautifully written you take the reader through your love and pain that you have experienced through this awful tragedy .Thank you for sharing your beautiful poem
God Bless you and your daughter ! Congratulations on the win you 100% deserved it!
Comment Written 20-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2021
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Thank you, Carmen. Unfortunately for me, my daughter enjoys Heaven with her son and brother. Life isn't always kind, but I know Wendy would prefer to be with her son. Your words and review are beyond kind and I appreciate them very much.
Smiles, Carol
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Oh my gosh Carol so sorry but I believe you are right im sure Wendy would what to be with her son also and her brother they are all smiling down on you and loving you from Heaven .Thank you for touching my heart with your poem .May God keep you close to his heart .-Carmen xo
Comment from Michele Harber
OMG, I'm so sorry. After reading this, I checked back a couple of times, confirming that this was a Biographical Non-Fiction contest. I was really hoping you were responding to a fictional story-writing prompt.
That said, your story is poignant and beautifully told, with genuine emotion and just the right amount of detail. You established the loving relationship between you and your grandson beautifully, keeping the reader with you every step of the way and hoping for a happy ending.
Thank you for opening your soul and sharing your story, and congratulations on your contest win. It was well deserved.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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OMG, I'm so sorry. After reading this, I checked back a couple of times, confirming that this was a Biographical Non-Fiction contest. I was really hoping you were responding to a fictional story-writing prompt.
That said, your story is poignant and beautifully told, with genuine emotion and just the right amount of detail. You established the loving relationship between you and your grandson beautifully, keeping the reader with you every step of the way and hoping for a happy ending.
Thank you for opening your soul and sharing your story, and congratulations on your contest win. It was well deserved.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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i would give anything to have it be fictional, but it was not. He was a terrific young man and we shared our love. Thank you for the kind review. Have a great day! Smiles, Carol
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You too, Carol - and, again, I'm so sorry.
Comment from NANCY V. FORREST
My sorrow for your loss. I know what that is like. It is a heart wrenching piece and well written to allow the reader to share the emotions, high and low, that come with love and loss of a child in a senseless event.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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My sorrow for your loss. I know what that is like. It is a heart wrenching piece and well written to allow the reader to share the emotions, high and low, that come with love and loss of a child in a senseless event.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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Thank you Nancy for your kind review and thoughts. I appreciate it very much. DJ was a terrific young man and loved by many.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Ric Myworld
Wow, this is one of those stories that I'm going to have to fight to let go or it will replay over and over in my head like a stuck record. How we live through some of the hurts in life sometimes amazes me. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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Wow, this is one of those stories that I'm going to have to fight to let go or it will replay over and over in my head like a stuck record. How we live through some of the hurts in life sometimes amazes me. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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It does replay in my head and the what ifs keep creeping back in now and then...but I know it's God's plans not mine. He was a terrific teenage boy with a heart of gold. i miss him very much.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from nomi338
What a heartbreaking story. This is a sad reminder of all the times I fought with my daughter over silly things that had no real meaning to either of us. It hurts me to think of all the times I could have, should have, hugged her and told her how much I loved her and respected the triumphs she had over the things that constantly tried to bring her down. Sadly her last battle with her demons won and I lost her. She did however, leave a son behind who has all of her best qualities, and so in some ways it is like she is still here with me. This story has elements of some of my favorite movies, where you know just before tragedy strikes that it is coming, you watch it and scream out No! but you are powerless to prevent it from happening.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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What a heartbreaking story. This is a sad reminder of all the times I fought with my daughter over silly things that had no real meaning to either of us. It hurts me to think of all the times I could have, should have, hugged her and told her how much I loved her and respected the triumphs she had over the things that constantly tried to bring her down. Sadly her last battle with her demons won and I lost her. She did however, leave a son behind who has all of her best qualities, and so in some ways it is like she is still here with me. This story has elements of some of my favorite movies, where you know just before tragedy strikes that it is coming, you watch it and scream out No! but you are powerless to prevent it from happening.
Comment Written 14-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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Yes, I so appreciate your kind thoughts and for sharing your own emotions as well. Life throws us curve balls when we least expect it. My grandson was a terrific teenager and I miss him so much. I know that it was not my plan, but God's and so it was DJ's time to leave us.
Thank you so much for the awesome review and the stars....Have a great day!
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Begin Again,
MARVELOUS piece of Biographical Non-Fiction meeting the desired norms, having lucid as well as perfectly matching the theme phraseology, captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and beautifully depicting its theme.
Last three and half lines are particularly noteworthy.
Undoubtedly, Superb!
Contest Winner!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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Hello Begin Again,
MARVELOUS piece of Biographical Non-Fiction meeting the desired norms, having lucid as well as perfectly matching the theme phraseology, captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and beautifully depicting its theme.
Last three and half lines are particularly noteworthy.
Undoubtedly, Superb!
Contest Winner!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Comment Written 14-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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thank you for your thoughtfulness and the beautiful stars for DJ... He deserves every one of them. I miss him so much but he's where God wanted him to be. Have a great day!
Smiles, Carol
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Carol, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from Aiona
Ugh. The feels. I hope that people in your life are able to help you feel lightness in your heart again. Your words are deeply moving, and if there were typos, I didn't notice them. I'm gonna go hug my babies now!!!!
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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Ugh. The feels. I hope that people in your life are able to help you feel lightness in your heart again. Your words are deeply moving, and if there were typos, I didn't notice them. I'm gonna go hug my babies now!!!!
Comment Written 13-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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Please hug your babies tight. I have lost two children and my grandson... we never know when they will be called home. Thank you so much for your kindness, the stars and your understanding.
Smiles, Carol
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I will!!! <3
Comment from Beejay
I m so sorry,, I didn't t realise....my words don't feel enough...they are so inadequate....
I don 't feel I even want to review your work, I just want to send you my love ......take care
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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I m so sorry,, I didn't t realise....my words don't feel enough...they are so inadequate....
I don 't feel I even want to review your work, I just want to send you my love ......take care
Comment Written 13-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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Thank you for the kind thoughts and the love. I appreciate it so much. My grandson was a terrific and loving young man, but I guess God needed him to come home. I miss him every day.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from lyenochka
What a precious young man! And I remember you sharing this story before and how hard that he was taken from you in such a shocking and unexpected way. You're right - none of us would have let him go if we knew. Congratulations on another win!!
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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What a precious young man! And I remember you sharing this story before and how hard that he was taken from you in such a shocking and unexpected way. You're right - none of us would have let him go if we knew. Congratulations on another win!!
Comment Written 13-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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Thank you so much, Helen...The future is not ours to change but some times it's difficult to accept that thought. He was a wonderful young man and I miss him so much. Have a great day!
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Jeff Watkins
I have five stars to give, I'm sorry to say. You develop emotional intensity in this post, and that's hard to do. By the time I finished the story, I felt like you had taken some of your joy and sorrow and transported it to me. I won't forget this story any time soon. Jeff
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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I have five stars to give, I'm sorry to say. You develop emotional intensity in this post, and that's hard to do. By the time I finished the story, I felt like you had taken some of your joy and sorrow and transported it to me. I won't forget this story any time soon. Jeff
Comment Written 13-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2021
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My sincere apologies for being so late in responding to your review. Life grabbed hold of me again and took a turn.... but all is well now. I appreciate your time, your kind words, and the review. My grandson was a special young man, and I am grateful for the love we shared.
Thank you and have a great day! Smiles and hugs, Carol