Time for Breakfast
Things aren't always what they seem.8 total reviews
Comment from Sally Law
A tender and sweet one for the contest. My husband and I took care of his mother four four years in our home along with nurses and caregivers. It was most difficult at the end. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022
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A tender and sweet one for the contest. My husband and I took care of his mother four four years in our home along with nurses and caregivers. It was most difficult at the end. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 06-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much, Sal.
Comment from lyenochka
Oh, that's so sad. You're giving me a glimpse of what it might be like for my father in another year or so. Right now he can feed himself and dress himself etc. But how hard it is to see a loved one lose abilities so fast. Great job with your dialogue. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022
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Oh, that's so sad. You're giving me a glimpse of what it might be like for my father in another year or so. Right now he can feed himself and dress himself etc. But how hard it is to see a loved one lose abilities so fast. Great job with your dialogue. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 06-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much, friend.
Comment from Wendy G
Such a long hard road, for everybody, when this is the situation. It really is the full circle back to early childhood. I like the repetition of "I'm so tired" - that could apply to both parties.Suggestion: "Drink all your milk" (not "you"). Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022
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Such a long hard road, for everybody, when this is the situation. It really is the full circle back to early childhood. I like the repetition of "I'm so tired" - that could apply to both parties.Suggestion: "Drink all your milk" (not "you"). Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 06-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022
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Thanks, Wendy. I'll fix that! I agree about a full circle. I appreciate your good wishes.
Comment from jessizero
I honestly didn't see that twist coming. It's heartbreaking. I hate to think that this happens, but I know that it does. You did a beautiful job telling it, though. Keep up the good work.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
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I honestly didn't see that twist coming. It's heartbreaking. I hate to think that this happens, but I know that it does. You did a beautiful job telling it, though. Keep up the good work.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
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Thank you so very much.
Comment from Debra White
Hello Verna,
This is a sensitive and moving post and you certainly fooled me here. When there is talk of bibs and diapers and spoon feeding, we automatically think 'baby'..... It's heartbreaking when old age and illness brings these things around again.
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes, Debra
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
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Hello Verna,
This is a sensitive and moving post and you certainly fooled me here. When there is talk of bibs and diapers and spoon feeding, we automatically think 'baby'..... It's heartbreaking when old age and illness brings these things around again.
Good luck in the contest.
Best wishes, Debra
Comment Written 05-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much for your review and contest wishes! Our daughter is named Debra--spelled just like your name. I taught in junior high school too many years to think about!
Comment from karenina
Again, you've found that sore spot in the heart of all who've faced the pain and long farewell of dementia, as our loved one slips from us by inches, every day. Difficult to do, in a "Dialogue Only" contest...but you've crafted every word...
Karenina
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
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Again, you've found that sore spot in the heart of all who've faced the pain and long farewell of dementia, as our loved one slips from us by inches, every day. Difficult to do, in a "Dialogue Only" contest...but you've crafted every word...
Karenina
Comment Written 05-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
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Thank you, friend.
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I cared for my Grandmom. Alzheimer's erasing her day by day from her late sixties to her death, at age 98. You've hit the spot!
Comment from BethShelby
This breaks my heart too. Of course I thought you were talking to a little grandchild, but instead I find you have talking to a mother whose mind has slipped away by dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. The caregiver has lost the one they love and the Mother has lost all of her precious memories. What a horrible disease. You still love them and care for them but they are no longer there. This is great for the dialogue only contest.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
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This breaks my heart too. Of course I thought you were talking to a little grandchild, but instead I find you have talking to a mother whose mind has slipped away by dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. The caregiver has lost the one they love and the Mother has lost all of her precious memories. What a horrible disease. You still love them and care for them but they are no longer there. This is great for the dialogue only contest.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much, Beth.
Comment from Richard Montfort Cary
Such a special way you have with feelings and words. You caught me by surprise at the last line-- well done! Congratulations! Keep posting these poignant works....
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
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Such a special way you have with feelings and words. You caught me by surprise at the last line-- well done! Congratulations! Keep posting these poignant works....
Comment Written 05-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2022
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Thank you, my friend.