Dear Elizabeth
A n emotional letter to an aging family member.15 total reviews
Comment from Commando
'An emotional letter'? Hum--"you betcha"! I wholeheartedly agree with that, Brigitte. Another compatible word that comes to my mind--"Is heart-wrenching"! Sweet Jesus! Why didn't you tell me, "this train was a-coming?" I could have had a box of tissue in my office! Sorry, I have no six stars. Tell you what? Next time I see an Angel flying close to the ground, I'll give her a star to bring you. For after all, Angels share with one another. Hello, Angel! The artwork by avmurray is awesome. Best wishes for a selection by the Contest Committee on March 17th. Your writing is commendable.
P.S. "toot, toot"!
xx Bill (JF)
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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'An emotional letter'? Hum--"you betcha"! I wholeheartedly agree with that, Brigitte. Another compatible word that comes to my mind--"Is heart-wrenching"! Sweet Jesus! Why didn't you tell me, "this train was a-coming?" I could have had a box of tissue in my office! Sorry, I have no six stars. Tell you what? Next time I see an Angel flying close to the ground, I'll give her a star to bring you. For after all, Angels share with one another. Hello, Angel! The artwork by avmurray is awesome. Best wishes for a selection by the Contest Committee on March 17th. Your writing is commendable.
P.S. "toot, toot"!
xx Bill (JF)
Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Awww...thank you so much for this awesome review. As long as it touched you, I don't need six stars. Yes, angels share and when I gaze upon the stars tonight, I will claim one for myself knowing it was placed there by you, dear friend. This was hard to write when I wrote it and even harder to share. Love, caring, family, friends, and faith are the words I try to live by. I am blessed to be called Angel by you and will keep my wings spread over us.
Hugs,
Brigitte
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Hugs? Okay--that'll work. However, you might try kissing me too! Next time you're flying this way, please give it some thought--will you, huh?
Kisses,
Bill
Comment from Teri7
Brigitte, This is a very well written biographical non fiction post you have written. You used very good detailed wording and great imagery from your words. So honest and from the heart! Best wishes in the contest. Teri
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Brigitte, This is a very well written biographical non fiction post you have written. You used very good detailed wording and great imagery from your words. So honest and from the heart! Best wishes in the contest. Teri
Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Yes, it came from my heart and was written with sincerity not to be questioned. Thank you for your kind review and of course reading my post.
Blessings,
Brigitte
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you are so welcome my friend. That is why I love you! You are honest and sincere! love, Teri
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Honesty is the best policy, all the the time. I love your unconditional friendship.
Hugs,
Brigitte
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I do love you and respect you my friend! Thank you for being a real friend! love, Teri
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Thank you, friendship is precious. It is a gift from God to be treasured.
Brigitte
Comment from Bill Schott
Ths is emotionally charged and an honest accounting of feelings. This is a situation, as you have said, that brings a family together through struggle. It's always surprising what you never knew you never knew about someone until long after judgements and actions were based on misconceptions. This was a neat letter.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Ths is emotionally charged and an honest accounting of feelings. This is a situation, as you have said, that brings a family together through struggle. It's always surprising what you never knew you never knew about someone until long after judgements and actions were based on misconceptions. This was a neat letter.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Thank you for reading and the generously kind comments. This was an emotional post straight from my heart.
Blessings,
Brigitte
Comment from Joy Graham
Hello Brigitte,
This must have been a difficult story to write. Some people are private. I know my own mom wouldn't want me sharing such personal things with others. I understand your reasons for doing so from the end of your story. You have my sympathy. It's not easy to lose a loved one, especiall one you invested a lot of time and love caring for. I hooe giving Elizabeth this letter gave you peace and closure. You are truly remarkable to care for your mother-in-law with love, respect, and dignity. I admire you.
- "I hoped that there was some left for me. Was there?" - I think this needs a space before starting the next paragraph.
- I see several places that have paragraphs jumbled together when they should be separated by a space.
Best wishes in the contest.
Sincerely Joy xx
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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Hello Brigitte,
This must have been a difficult story to write. Some people are private. I know my own mom wouldn't want me sharing such personal things with others. I understand your reasons for doing so from the end of your story. You have my sympathy. It's not easy to lose a loved one, especiall one you invested a lot of time and love caring for. I hooe giving Elizabeth this letter gave you peace and closure. You are truly remarkable to care for your mother-in-law with love, respect, and dignity. I admire you.
- "I hoped that there was some left for me. Was there?" - I think this needs a space before starting the next paragraph.
- I see several places that have paragraphs jumbled together when they should be separated by a space.
Best wishes in the contest.
Sincerely Joy xx
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Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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I am awed by your comment about admiring me. Thank you, I am humbled. Thank you for reading and the helpful comments that will make me go back to improve the flow of the paragraphs. Yes, it was difficult to write and it came straight from my heart.
Have a great evening.
Brigitte
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the 'Non-Fiction' writing prompt.
Well written, a good story well told. A touching story of love.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
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I think this is a good entry for the 'Non-Fiction' writing prompt.
Well written, a good story well told. A touching story of love.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
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Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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This was not easy to write or share. It came straight from my heart. Thank you for reading and the supportive comments.
Have a great evening.
Brigitte