Comment from Wendy G

Exceptional

Now I am in tears. Your sensitivity and understanding are expressed throughout each sad word. Yet it is a beautiful passing. (I hope mine will be like that. Not screaming or shouting, lol). Thank you for this beautiful story.
Wendy

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023

I'm going out screaming "Hell no, I won't go." LOL. My mother in law when she was on hospice, told my husband that her late husband and late son wanted her to hurry up. I have no doubt loved ones come to escort you out. Thanks for this. Gretchen

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I like the fact that your heart can't write a bad ending, the fact that you understand your reader base, we are all probably soppy people, but I believe from what I've heard of folk that have been to the "other" side, for those with hope in their hearts, will be filled, well done blessings Roy

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023

When my mother in law was in hospice she told my husband that her late husband and son wanted her to hurry up . I have no doubt, they were waiting to escort her. It made us feel so much better knowing she wasn't going to make the journey alone. Thanks for this. Gretchen

reply by royowen on 27-Aug-2023

Great story Gretchen

Comment from cat frenette

Excellent

I don't find this syrupy or contrived in the least.
I enjoyed the desire to not let go balanced against the wish to go forward with the one you love, to join the one you lost so many years ago.
I think you handled this every will, and shared both Iris's sadness at leaving Jameson and her desire to join Lou again.
Jameson isn't the only one weeping...

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 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023

Awe. Sorry to make you cry. But death can be a beautiful thing unless it's faced with fear. Iris was ready. She just had to know that Jameson could be left alone. Thanks for this. Gretchen

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

Beautifully done in its succinct form. I don't think it's syrupy. It speaks from your belief and insight which you have invested so impressively into this character. Thanks for sharing. Debbie

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 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023

Thanks so much, Debbie. I'm glad you enjoyed this. Gretchen

Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill

Exceptional

I am crying a bucket full.This is lovely. You are lovely.**************************************************************************************************************Karen

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023

Thanks, Karen. I'm sorry I made you tear up. But Iris is now reunited with her family. Thank you for the six. Gretchen

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Exceptional

Oh, Gretchen, that was so lovely. I do hope it is as easy as that, and that my loved ones will come for me. Death is the next journey, and it should be the best. You really did such a lovely job with this, my friend, I had a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. I'm not sure if they were for Iris, or Jameson. I expect they were for Jameson. Iris is happy, and very healthy now. Beautiful, my friend. Simply lovely. Warmest hugs, Sandra xxx

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2023

My mother in law just a day before she passed, told my husband that her late husband and late son told her to hurry up. It was good to know she didn't have to transition alone. Thanks so much for the stars and great review. Gretchen