Our Last Goodbye
Dear God, how do I do this?32 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
I'm so sorry. These are such moving words! I can feel how those last moments are forever etched in your heart. Thank you for sharing the deep love you have for each other. Only we are trapped in time on Earth. In Heaven, you and he are already together.
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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I'm so sorry. These are such moving words! I can feel how those last moments are forever etched in your heart. Thank you for sharing the deep love you have for each other. Only we are trapped in time on Earth. In Heaven, you and he are already together.
Comment Written 13-May-2021
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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Good morning, Helen... I do believe in all my heart that he and all that I have lost are standing together, laughing and watching over me and my family. Love has no borders. Smiles, Carol
Comment from Carol Clark2
Well-written, an emotionally heart-rending story. So sorry for your loss. Glad you two shared love and laughter for years together. Thanks for sharing. I know this was hard to write. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Well-written, an emotionally heart-rending story. So sorry for your loss. Glad you two shared love and laughter for years together. Thanks for sharing. I know this was hard to write. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Hi, Carol...Yes, this was probably the hardest few words I have ever written. My tears would not stop... thought I'd electrocute myself with the soggy keyboard..lol I didn't take into consideration all the reviews I would answer as well, but I know that Mike would be proud of me. He wanted me to go back to writing so much. Smiles, Carol
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I'm glad you wrote this. It's well done. And I'm glad you've returned to writing. It's a great way to process all those emotions that are so difficult. Keep smiling.
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Thanks Carol... I appreciate your kindness and your friendship. smiles to you..
Comment from BethShelby
I feel your pain as you wrote these words. How can we say goodbye. Evan could never handle goodbyes so we didn't talk about the inevitable. He knew I was strong and could handle what I needed to do. He didn't need permission to go. Still when I started my story to help the children know him better, tears streamed down my face as I wrote the prologue.
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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I feel your pain as you wrote these words. How can we say goodbye. Evan could never handle goodbyes so we didn't talk about the inevitable. He knew I was strong and could handle what I needed to do. He didn't need permission to go. Still when I started my story to help the children know him better, tears streamed down my face as I wrote the prologue.
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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I fought to keep Mike alive for 8 years. There were many many times the doctors said he would not survive...but he did. then the one time, I thought we were safe, the surgery was over, he was laughing and having a good time with the kids and me....then the next day he was in a coma and slipped away. It's been a tough day remembering, reliving and explaining to others just how great we were together. Thanks for the kind review. Smiles, Carol
Comment from LJbutterfly
I am so sorry that you've had to experience this grief, especially considering other unfortunate experiences. I still have my husband of many, many years, and can't begin to imagine saying goodbye. Just writing the words brings tears to my eyes. This piece is well written (as usual), and uses heartfelt language that allows the reader to feel what you feel.
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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I am so sorry that you've had to experience this grief, especially considering other unfortunate experiences. I still have my husband of many, many years, and can't begin to imagine saying goodbye. Just writing the words brings tears to my eyes. This piece is well written (as usual), and uses heartfelt language that allows the reader to feel what you feel.
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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It was a tough one to write...My emotions overflowed every second I wrote as if it was happening right then. then I didnt consider all the review I would be answering... almost electrocuted myself with tears in the keyboard. LOL Smiles, Carol
Comment from royowen
I'm presuming it's the final moments of your dear husband's life you're addressing here Carol? I'm so sorry, there's a few here that have lost loved ones, so they will know your pain dear girl, beautifully written and my sympathy. Well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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I'm presuming it's the final moments of your dear husband's life you're addressing here Carol? I'm so sorry, there's a few here that have lost loved ones, so they will know your pain dear girl, beautifully written and my sympathy. Well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Thanks, Roy... Yes, one day we were laughing and having a great time and the next, he was slipping away and gone. I miss him dearly but I know he is in a better place without the pain. He's always with me and that's why I write again. Smiles, Carol
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Wonderful, but sad story Carol. Bless you Roy
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Hello Carol. I am so sorry for your loss. I grieved with you as I read this well-written true story about the last moments of your loved one's life. My condolences will not bring him back but be assured that I care. This must have been difficult, to write and, I thank you for sharing, this heartfelt post.
Take care, my newfound friend,
Jesse
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Hello Carol. I am so sorry for your loss. I grieved with you as I read this well-written true story about the last moments of your loved one's life. My condolences will not bring him back but be assured that I care. This must have been difficult, to write and, I thank you for sharing, this heartfelt post.
Take care, my newfound friend,
Jesse
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Hi, Jesse... Thanks for your thoughtful review and for the feelings you expressed. It was one of the hardest stories I have ever written. Emotionally, it was draining. I am overjoyed that my friends (including you) understood the love woven inside every word and the pain of saying goodbye. My mind knows it was for the best, but my heart weeps for the loss. Smiles, Carol
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Hello Carol. I am honored to be your friend. My condolences, my friend.
Keep smiling,
Jesse
Comment from karenina
This is heartbreaking...such a loss and much too soon...as all losses are!
This is joyful...that you both had such love flowing between you right up until the end...
But it's not the end, is it? Love, they say, is eternal...
IN God's good time you'll have a glorious reunion!
Great flash true story!
Karenina
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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This is heartbreaking...such a loss and much too soon...as all losses are!
This is joyful...that you both had such love flowing between you right up until the end...
But it's not the end, is it? Love, they say, is eternal...
IN God's good time you'll have a glorious reunion!
Great flash true story!
Karenina
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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I truly believe he is with me at all times. He wanted me to write and I honestly believe I am doing my best writing ever now. He touches me every day. I've found new friendships that help me through the difficult times and I am blessed. I've found a closeness that I seldom shared ... loving some one and trusting them with your thoughts is often a different matter. I trust you! Smiles, Carol
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job, Carol, with your contest entry. Your loving words are straight from your heart. This is great, but so poignant. It could have been written about my brother (11-4-2020) when he died. Best wishes.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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You did a great job, Carol, with your contest entry. Your loving words are straight from your heart. This is great, but so poignant. It could have been written about my brother (11-4-2020) when he died. Best wishes.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Jan, No matter who we lose, the pain runs so deep when we love them and know we will not have the opportunity to tell them once again. My condolences for your loss. Smiles, Carol
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Comment from justafan
Gut wrenchingly beautiful. Your words paint a picture of a love and incredible loss.
This 100 words transcends time and space, where it gave you both a moment of bliss and a moment of utter loss.
You touched my heart.
Always,
Justafan of yours
Missy
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Gut wrenchingly beautiful. Your words paint a picture of a love and incredible loss.
This 100 words transcends time and space, where it gave you both a moment of bliss and a moment of utter loss.
You touched my heart.
Always,
Justafan of yours
Missy
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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There's my pretty just a fan, Missy... Thanks for understanding how horrific this moment was...yet how close we were at the same time. you are terrific. Thanks for the beautiful review and the shiny stars. Smiles, Carol
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I kinda felt like I was watching something so beautiful and couldn't look away. It honestly touched me.
It was my pleasure.
Missy
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You have no idea how much that means...Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from Patty Palmer
This is a very touching account of your last goodbye. It's something we never want to do, but have to do sometime in our lives. Aren't we glad that we don't know when we will die? That picture you said was such a happy day and you didn't realize that at the end of the summer you would be saying goodbye. Thank God you had the chance to have that day and days like that before he died.
xxoo
Patty
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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This is a very touching account of your last goodbye. It's something we never want to do, but have to do sometime in our lives. Aren't we glad that we don't know when we will die? That picture you said was such a happy day and you didn't realize that at the end of the summer you would be saying goodbye. Thank God you had the chance to have that day and days like that before he died.
xxoo
Patty
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Yes, we did have many days like that, and we shared so much laughter. I will be forever grateful. Thank you for the beautiful review and for the shiny stars. All the glitter goes to my Honey. Smiles to you, Patty. Always, Carol
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You're welcome!!
xxoo
Patty