Picking Up Where We Left Off
Where there is life, there's hope33 total reviews
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Excellent. The gravity and the joy. Great work.
Of course I've read the 'pushing' scene a thousand times, but you did it masterfully.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2024
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Excellent. The gravity and the joy. Great work.
Of course I've read the 'pushing' scene a thousand times, but you did it masterfully.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2024
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Thanks very much, Wayne. I appreciate this. I'm so curious, though: why did you read the 'pushing' scene so much...or were you just toying with me? hahaha
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lol
I didn't, deliberately. But the entries to this contest presented several. And other reading (and movies) over the years. And... I'm sometimes given to hyperbole. (smiley face here)
Comment from jenintorre
This story and poem has made me sob uncontrollably. They are amazing. I suspect that this is true and my heart goes out to you. So incredibly well written. Surely a winning entry for the competition. Good luck and best wishes. Jen.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2024
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This story and poem has made me sob uncontrollably. They are amazing. I suspect that this is true and my heart goes out to you. So incredibly well written. Surely a winning entry for the competition. Good luck and best wishes. Jen.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2024
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Good Morning, Jen ~
Thank you very, very much for this wonderful review. I promise, though, that this is completely fiction. But your thinking it's real is the ultimate compliment, for sure.
Thank you, also, for the well-wishes for the contest. Your generosity has started my week out on SUCH a high! Very much appreciated.
Comment from Ric Myworld
Those memorable times, much of which, many would rather forget. But wouldn't take nothing for those wonderful bundles of joy, who grow up to drive us mad. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Those memorable times, much of which, many would rather forget. But wouldn't take nothing for those wonderful bundles of joy, who grow up to drive us mad. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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I'm pretty sure that's why G-d makes them so irresistably cute, don't you?
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I'm sure! :-)
Comment from GregoryCody
WOW. I'm taken aback. The STORY. Whoa. But not only that, it is the Way it is written. Certain lines just stand out.
Another vicious siege begins. Sounds really good. Also, you are about to PULL emotions out of the reader. Really set the scene. GREAT JOB!!!
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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WOW. I'm taken aback. The STORY. Whoa. But not only that, it is the Way it is written. Certain lines just stand out.
Another vicious siege begins. Sounds really good. Also, you are about to PULL emotions out of the reader. Really set the scene. GREAT JOB!!!
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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You always write the BEST reviews! You make me feel like an accomplished, genuine writer every time. Thank you for that
Comment from John Ciarmello
This is a gorgeous piece!
The words bittersweet come to mind, but they all seemed lost in the revelation of her dad's red hair.
We live on in others, whether it's looks or mannerisms, and this story precludes all doubt. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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This is a gorgeous piece!
The words bittersweet come to mind, but they all seemed lost in the revelation of her dad's red hair.
We live on in others, whether it's looks or mannerisms, and this story precludes all doubt. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Oh my, this is as lovely a review as I could ever have hoped for from this piece. Thank you times a million zillion.
Comment from Mintybee
Well, that had emotion, didn't it!! That moved from tragedy to whimsy, from death to birth. You also shifted the perspective right along with the tone. I think this was well done. Best wishes in the contest!
Mintybee
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Well, that had emotion, didn't it!! That moved from tragedy to whimsy, from death to birth. You also shifted the perspective right along with the tone. I think this was well done. Best wishes in the contest!
Mintybee
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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I appreciate your feedback very much. Thank you!
Comment from Mrs. KT
Hello, Mystery Writer,
What a heartbreaking story that deeply resonates with me.
Your story is moving and realistic.
And what a transformative moment the mother experiences when her daughter is born.
I love the metaphor of her daughter being "My first lullaby."
Sending you virtual six stars, Mystery Writer.
Best Wishes!
diane
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Hello, Mystery Writer,
What a heartbreaking story that deeply resonates with me.
Your story is moving and realistic.
And what a transformative moment the mother experiences when her daughter is born.
I love the metaphor of her daughter being "My first lullaby."
Sending you virtual six stars, Mystery Writer.
Best Wishes!
diane
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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I'll take 'em and gratefully. Thanks very much for this lovely review.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
I sure hope you do well with this story and poem of yours in the contest. What a wonderful tribute to your husband, your daughter, and you, too. Am I thinking that her daddy did not come home? Sad news if that happened.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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I sure hope you do well with this story and poem of yours in the contest. What a wonderful tribute to your husband, your daughter, and you, too. Am I thinking that her daddy did not come home? Sad news if that happened.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Thank you for this very generous review and for the well wishes in the contest, too. I appreciate both very much.
This is fiction. The father died in a hit-and-run before the mom had a chance to even give him the news of her pregnancy.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. Having given birth to five sons, I'm glad to read this. You expressed both the pain and the joy of delivering a baby in very a tactful manner. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. Having given birth to five sons, I'm glad to read this. You expressed both the pain and the joy of delivering a baby in very a tactful manner. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Wow! FIVE SONS!! I am Amateur Hour by comparison! Thanks for the very nice review.
Comment from patcelaw
This is very well written, and I am right there with you as far as giving birth. It can be a very stressful time for any woman and I'm sure that yours had to be more stressful because of the situation. I wish you the very best with all of your writing, and I wish you the very best in the contest. Patricia.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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This is very well written, and I am right there with you as far as giving birth. It can be a very stressful time for any woman and I'm sure that yours had to be more stressful because of the situation. I wish you the very best with all of your writing, and I wish you the very best in the contest. Patricia.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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It's so funny, Patricia. Every single female reviewer has mentioned the agony of the physical act of giving birth! I've learned here that it can be triggered quite easily in all its ferocity!
This is a fiction piece, though. But the fact that you thought it was autobiographical is encouraging to me. It means the situation felt genuine Thank you for that!
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I had four pregnancies, and gave birth to four children. I did not have a great deal of pain with my pregnancies however, as God was good to me and spared me that.
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Nice life perk, that one!!!
