I Believe In You
Our Love Story Remembered on Your Day32 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
HI Carol
This is a poignant story of love between you and your husband. Sorry for your loss. But, it seems you still feel his presence and his love. True love is eternal. You have a lot of good memories.
Keep writing and stay heatlhy
Congrats on placing second in the contest.
Have a great day.
Joan
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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HI Carol
This is a poignant story of love between you and your husband. Sorry for your loss. But, it seems you still feel his presence and his love. True love is eternal. You have a lot of good memories.
Keep writing and stay heatlhy
Congrats on placing second in the contest.
Have a great day.
Joan
Comment Written 11-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much, Joan. What a wonderful way to start my day...your lovely review and comments and my story touching me again. Maybe another way of saying hello. Thank you so much for your kindness.
Smiles, Carol
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You're welcome on all accounts, Carol.
Joan
Comment from Wendy Jungbauer
This poignant birthday tribute brought tears to my eyes as the author took me along on her journey of remembering a true love lost too soon. Beautifully written, her memories, while happy and sad, displayed both heartbreak and strength. I admire this author for allowing herself to be vulnerable enough to share such emotions, and I cherish experiencing her once in a lifetime love story.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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This poignant birthday tribute brought tears to my eyes as the author took me along on her journey of remembering a true love lost too soon. Beautifully written, her memories, while happy and sad, displayed both heartbreak and strength. I admire this author for allowing herself to be vulnerable enough to share such emotions, and I cherish experiencing her once in a lifetime love story.
Comment Written 29-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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I was told that you were sweet and kind and I certainly haven't been disappointed. How nice of you to read my story and to understand the emotion inside every word. I can't thank you enough and look forward to reading and sharing with you in the near future.
Have an awesome day!
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from karenina
Oh, please pass the tissues. Carol! This is beautiful! And it's...what do I see on 9/28/24 #1 thus far for September? Wouldn't Mike be grinning ear to ear at that! Nothing inspires like the kind of true love you two shared, and you have such a way of drawing us in-- I love that Whitney song and confess to humming a bit of it as I read. (No worries, no one was around, no eardrums were harmed)
I love how much he loved you.
I love that you love him just as much.
Karenina
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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Oh, please pass the tissues. Carol! This is beautiful! And it's...what do I see on 9/28/24 #1 thus far for September? Wouldn't Mike be grinning ear to ear at that! Nothing inspires like the kind of true love you two shared, and you have such a way of drawing us in-- I love that Whitney song and confess to humming a bit of it as I read. (No worries, no one was around, no eardrums were harmed)
I love how much he loved you.
I love that you love him just as much.
Karenina
Comment Written 28-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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Oh thank you...thank you...thank you!
I was praying you would read this one.... And with fingers crossed i hope it stays at number one. I don't think I've had an All Time Best Win since way back when I was flying high on FanStory. And if this story makes it...there can be nothing better. I know he is smiling and is proud...and now I need to share those tissures.
Love ya, Carol
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Oops. It's number two at the moment...
But it's always going to be #1 for Mike!
Comment from Ulla
Carol, I don't have any six left, and I now wished I did. This was such a moving piece and it brought a tear to my eye.
Yes, Whitney Houston's I will always love you is one of the best. Yes, you take time to mourn the love of your life.
One day, when you're ready I would like you to tell me what happened. A big hug, Ulla xxx
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Carol, I don't have any six left, and I now wished I did. This was such a moving piece and it brought a tear to my eye.
Yes, Whitney Houston's I will always love you is one of the best. Yes, you take time to mourn the love of your life.
One day, when you're ready I would like you to tell me what happened. A big hug, Ulla xxx
Comment Written 27-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Ulla. this was a very special story for me so I am thrilled that you enjoyed it. Mike was a very sick man and I fought to save his life over and over. He told me I had made him into a cat with nine lives. LOL
Love ya, Carol
Comment from BethShelby
I hope you are just enjoying the memories and not still grieving over the loss. You have to live your life with the joy that having known him brings and the knowledge you will be with him again and stop the tears.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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I hope you are just enjoying the memories and not still grieving over the loss. You have to live your life with the joy that having known him brings and the knowledge you will be with him again and stop the tears.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Okay, Beth....this refuses to leave.... Are you trying to tell me something? LOL Third times the try. Thank you.....
Smiles, Carol
Comment from BethShelby
I hope you are just enjoying the memories and not still grieving over the loss. You have to live your life with the joy that having known him brings and the knowledge you will be with him again and stop the tears.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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I hope you are just enjoying the memories and not still grieving over the loss. You have to live your life with the joy that having known him brings and the knowledge you will be with him again and stop the tears.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Got this twice but that's okay.... Thanks as always!
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It is his ghost messing with you. I not hitting the send button but once.
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LOL...I believe you!
Comment from Jim Wile
That was beautiful, Carol. That put a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. What a heartwarming and heartbreaking remembrance, so well-written, of your dear husband. We should all be so lucky as to have a relationship like that and such fond memories.
You've kept your promise and continued to write after "beginning again," and I'm glad you have.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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That was beautiful, Carol. That put a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. What a heartwarming and heartbreaking remembrance, so well-written, of your dear husband. We should all be so lucky as to have a relationship like that and such fond memories.
You've kept your promise and continued to write after "beginning again," and I'm glad you have.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much, Jim. I must admit, it's been difficult because the site has changed so much. Still, I am thankful for the friends I have and all the support they have given me.
As for the love of my life... I can't let him down. A promise is a promise. I was blessed while he was here with me and blessed to know we will meet again. Until then, I write and share our memories.
Thank you so much for enjoying them too!
Have a great day!
Smiles, Carol
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Others have mentioned to me that the site has changed so much. I've only been a member for just under two years now so I'm still relatively new compared to many.
How, would you say, it has changed, and has it been for the better or for the worse? I'm just curious.
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I joined in 2009 and have taken several hiatuses during family tragedies. When I first joined, I had a huge following and everyone read everyone's stories and it seemed so friendly...a real family. After my husband passed, I almost quit writing altogether, but a few fanstory friends encouraged me to write....thank heavens for them... it's been my lifesaver. that said, I see all the backstabbing and the snide remarks and it's sad. I only have a small following beause I have been focused on writing novels and the site has turned to poetry and very short short stories.
I love to write so I stay. But a lot of my enjoyment comes from others reading and enjoying my efforts... I don't get a lot of that with my novels. So when I get down, I set the novel aside, and write the shorts... until I smile again.
Thank you for asking and for your kindness. Sending you a bear hug.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
What a way to celebrate his birthday. All those who love should have a writer's imagination to provide them with a memory as if it was so real. Imagination is a wonderful thing.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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What a way to celebrate his birthday. All those who love should have a writer's imagination to provide them with a memory as if it was so real. Imagination is a wonderful thing.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Thank you! Yes, writing this story did wonders for me...I went from tears to smiling and sighing with joy as I remembered. Thank you so much, Carol.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from nomi338
This is a very poignant read as I just a week ago today discovered my wife of 51 years deceased body. Inside I am still screaming "No, no please God no!" while outwardly I am doing my best to remain a calm influence to my children and grand children. This awesome piece speaks volumes to me at this time.
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2024
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This is a very poignant read as I just a week ago today discovered my wife of 51 years deceased body. Inside I am still screaming "No, no please God no!" while outwardly I am doing my best to remain a calm influence to my children and grand children. This awesome piece speaks volumes to me at this time.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2024
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Hello, Nomi...
I hope all the love that has poured out from fellow FanStorians has helped you as you walk through your time of grief and try to adjust to life without Yvonne at your side...but know that she is always ther. I am thrilled if you gained anything from my story about the love of my life.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from Jacob1395
There is so much emotion in this piece, Carol and I can only imagine how you must be feeling on this day. I Will Always Love You is such a powerful song and I love Whitney Houston's version. A brilliant, emotive piece Carol.
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2024
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There is so much emotion in this piece, Carol and I can only imagine how you must be feeling on this day. I Will Always Love You is such a powerful song and I love Whitney Houston's version. A brilliant, emotive piece Carol.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2024
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Thanks for the kind words and the stars, Jacob. I am so grateful for the memories we have and I am happy that others can see that in my stories.
Smiles, Carol