A Birthday, A Life
A Memoir50 total reviews
Comment from LJbutterfly
Happy birthday, Zoe. This is a beautiful story that demonstrates heartfelt love with every word. Zoe sounds like the type of person who inspired and promoted joy in everyone she met. This is not only a recognition and celebration of her birthday, it is an engrossing love story. Thank you for sharing Zoe with FanStory. She would be pleased.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Happy birthday, Zoe. This is a beautiful story that demonstrates heartfelt love with every word. Zoe sounds like the type of person who inspired and promoted joy in everyone she met. This is not only a recognition and celebration of her birthday, it is an engrossing love story. Thank you for sharing Zoe with FanStory. She would be pleased.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Lorraine, thank you for the kind review. Terry.
Comment from Annmuma
What a beautifully written story about an amazing woman and the life you two shared. I understand the special blessing in finding a true soulmate and becoming one with that person. I know she is pleased today to know her earthly journey is still celebrated by someone she loved and loves. I find comfort in believing those gone before still witness our journey and I believe it for you and Zoe.
Now to your story!!! I liked the opening as it put Zoe in immediate charge of the situation. As the story grew, it allowed Zoe to continue to be the star and all others supporting actors. I saw no spag, no verb tense errors, no problems. Indeed, if there are any there, they are over-ridden by the emotion that comes through loud and clear. Good job. ann
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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What a beautifully written story about an amazing woman and the life you two shared. I understand the special blessing in finding a true soulmate and becoming one with that person. I know she is pleased today to know her earthly journey is still celebrated by someone she loved and loves. I find comfort in believing those gone before still witness our journey and I believe it for you and Zoe.
Now to your story!!! I liked the opening as it put Zoe in immediate charge of the situation. As the story grew, it allowed Zoe to continue to be the star and all others supporting actors. I saw no spag, no verb tense errors, no problems. Indeed, if there are any there, they are over-ridden by the emotion that comes through loud and clear. Good job. ann
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Aww, Ann, what a wonderful review, and thank you for the six stars. A little fact about the story that no one will notice. It is 1100 words, all set in the past...and the word 'was' does not appear once. Terry.
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I did not notice that!! Thanks for sharing it. The fact adds even more to the story. ann
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
This is a lovely story about your wife, Terry. She had a good, happy, much loved life, and with you at her side she was complete. That today is her birthday, makes it even more special. That man who said she shouldn't earn the amount she does because she was a woman, needed to be put down! What a cheek!! Have a glass of wine with me, my friend, to celebrate a wonderful lady's birthday. Love and hugs, Sandra xx
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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This is a lovely story about your wife, Terry. She had a good, happy, much loved life, and with you at her side she was complete. That today is her birthday, makes it even more special. That man who said she shouldn't earn the amount she does because she was a woman, needed to be put down! What a cheek!! Have a glass of wine with me, my friend, to celebrate a wonderful lady's birthday. Love and hugs, Sandra xx
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Sandra...Cheers! Terry.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing Zoe with us. I can tell she was an amazing and a strong woman. I especially liked this sentence. ' I let her be her.' I think many men have problems with that. I enjoyed reading.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Thank you for sharing Zoe with us. I can tell she was an amazing and a strong woman. I especially liked this sentence. ' I let her be her.' I think many men have problems with that. I enjoyed reading.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Barbara, Thank you. Terry.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is a lovely telling of your memories of Zoe's birthdays. It sounds as though you had a lot of fun together. I think we should always remember birthdays, not death. Much happier and healthier. Enjoy your day of celebrating an important life. kay
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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This is a lovely telling of your memories of Zoe's birthdays. It sounds as though you had a lot of fun together. I think we should always remember birthdays, not death. Much happier and healthier. Enjoy your day of celebrating an important life. kay
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Kay, thank you for the review and kind words. Terry.
Comment from nomi338
What an awesome tribute to what had to have been an awesome woman, lady, wife and friend. Of course she was born in April, that is the month most winners are born in. Ask me, I know. LOL. To have found and won such a treasure, you must realize and I think you do, just how lucky you were. Here's to the wonderful memories you two have shared over the years.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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What an awesome tribute to what had to have been an awesome woman, lady, wife and friend. Of course she was born in April, that is the month most winners are born in. Ask me, I know. LOL. To have found and won such a treasure, you must realize and I think you do, just how lucky you were. Here's to the wonderful memories you two have shared over the years.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Nomi, April people are special! Thank you for the six stars and very great review. Terry.
Comment from John Ciarmello
What a wonderful life tribute, and Happy Birthday, Zoe! She seemed to be quite a woman, Terry. I can't share in the question: "What did she see in you" as I have never met you, but from what I have gathered here on FS. I'm sure there were more than those two things. Lovely! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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What a wonderful life tribute, and Happy Birthday, Zoe! She seemed to be quite a woman, Terry. I can't share in the question: "What did she see in you" as I have never met you, but from what I have gathered here on FS. I'm sure there were more than those two things. Lovely! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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John, thank you for the six stars and very kind words. Terry.
Comment from Pam (respa)
Thanks for sharing the photo and story, Terry. You told it very well with many good descriptions of you and Zoe, and the nature of your relationship, as well as background about Zoe through the years. It is obvious you loved each other very much and enjoyed life together. I am sorry that you lost her in your life, but you did a wonderful job showing her positive nature and zest for life.
You were able to do some amazing things together, and you made sure her birthdays were very special. Thanks for sharing about her and your relationship, as well as the special memories you have of her.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Thanks for sharing the photo and story, Terry. You told it very well with many good descriptions of you and Zoe, and the nature of your relationship, as well as background about Zoe through the years. It is obvious you loved each other very much and enjoyed life together. I am sorry that you lost her in your life, but you did a wonderful job showing her positive nature and zest for life.
You were able to do some amazing things together, and you made sure her birthdays were very special. Thanks for sharing about her and your relationship, as well as the special memories you have of her.
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Pam, thank you for your review. Terry.
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You are very welcome, Terry.
Comment from jessizero
I enjoyed reading about your Zoe and her birthdays. It sounds like she was very special, and I liked how the two of you celebrated her birthdays. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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I enjoyed reading about your Zoe and her birthdays. It sounds like she was very special, and I liked how the two of you celebrated her birthdays. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Jessi, thank you. Terry.
Comment from Sally Law
Aw, Terry, way to go! You've depicted real love in your marriage with Zoe. There is so much pressure in this world to be something we're not both male and female. Within marriage we need to be have a safe haven to be ourselves. I feel that with with my husband.
A special birthday tribute to your fiery Queen of Hearts. Precious!
Sending you my best today and blessings to you always,
Sal xo
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Aw, Terry, way to go! You've depicted real love in your marriage with Zoe. There is so much pressure in this world to be something we're not both male and female. Within marriage we need to be have a safe haven to be ourselves. I feel that with with my husband.
A special birthday tribute to your fiery Queen of Hearts. Precious!
Sending you my best today and blessings to you always,
Sal xo
Comment Written 21-Apr-2023
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023
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Sally, thank you for those kind words. Terry.