Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

This is a well written, powerful, and thought provoking story that leaves the reader dazed, not knowing how to feel. Alive, the patient would be bedridden in constant pain. What do you do? There is no right or wrong answer. This is how flash fiction is supposed to end. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2021

Hi, LJ,

So nice of you to come around once more. I'm making the rounds, and you're on the list.

Thank you for that very nice review. It really means a lot to me.

Sincerest regards,

J. P.

Comment from Sanku

Excellent

This is great .This is a scene many family go through and as it is pointed out ,the guilt always would linger.very well written short and succint. tall the best for the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2021

Hi, Sanku,

Thanks very much for taking time to read my story, the comments, and good wishes.

Yours truly,

J. P.

Comment from elchupakabra

Excellent

This was an excellent yet unfortunate piece. I think many of us can relate to wanting to dull the pain of the loss of a loved one. Great work here, thanks for sharing. Later daze.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2021

Hi, elchupakabra,

Thanks for reading the piece and those compliments.

Warm regards,

J. P.

Comment from RPSaxena

Excellent

Hello J.P.Olesen,
Nice piece of General Flash Fiction meeting the desired norms, having lucid wording, captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and transparently depicting its theme.
The last paragraph is particularly noteworthy.
BEST OF LUCK in the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2021

Hi, RP,

Thanks for coming by--again--and for those comments. I'll be having a look at your work soon.

Very best wishes,

J. P.

reply by RPSaxena on 16-Jul-2021

J.P., Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP

Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

Spot-on @ 100 words. Compelling and thought-provoking--rings true to heartrending circumstances--my mother did same to my father--I wasn't OK with it--he was demented (AD), not in pain, had pneumonia, they declined treatment. Stunning and powerful.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 15-Jul-2021

Hi, Elizabeth,

Thank you for reading my story and those kind remarks.

Sincerely,

J. P.


PS: So sorry about you father

Comment from L. Kalere

Excellent

This is truly a nightmare scenario, that many of us dread for the future. It's a heavy burden, and we can only hope to do what we think they'd want...and yet the guilt lingers. You did a beautiful job of telling this story of love, duty and anguish.
Linda

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2021

Hi, Linda,

Thanks so much for those kind words and for reading my story. I appreciate them more than you know.

Very truly yours,

J. P.

Comment from JudyE

Excellent

I'm sure such decisions plague many family members who have been in similar situations. I found this quite powerful and wish you good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2021

Hi, Judy,

Thank you for reading my story. I'm always flattered when someone makes time in their busy day to read anything I've written.

All the best,

J. P.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I don't blame the main character in this 100 word essay. I don't think we are equipped well enough to "play God", no matter whether we can justify it or not, so I can relate, I had to pray that God take my dad, he incapacitated from the neck down, and his life was not really worth living, but at least it was in God's hands, great entry, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2021

Hi, Roy,

Good to see you again. Been meaning to read your work, too. Very sorry to learn of your Dad's (and your) past situation. Thank you for the kind remarks.

Blessings,

J. P.

reply by royowen on 15-Jul-2021

Most welcome

Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

Oh my... what a powerful story in 100 words. I took care of my parents and my husband who was terminal as well for ten years... It can take a toll on you if you let it. this generation (my children) say they don't believe they could give that much of themselves...(so I hope I die quickly) lol Definitely makes one stop and think about what is the right thing to do... I know I would not want to lie there in pain or as a vegetable... I almost wrote 100 words just tossing your story around me my head... Awesome! An excellent choice for the contest!!

Smiles, Carol

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2021

Hi, Carol,

Those are some very gratifying comments. Thank you!

Very best wishes,

J. P.

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Wow, I hope this is pure fiction. However, it all sound all too familiar. In the northern Western world, this pattern of family washing their hands off their elders is all too familiar. Where I live, in southern Europe, old people are being looked after by the younger generation.
Your flash is very well writen. Good luck in the contest. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2021

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2021

Hi, Ulla,

Your remarks are greatly appreciated. When I see the word, "Wow," I feel like I'm getting someplace with my writing.

Yours truly,

J. P.