Going Home
A Trip Made Thousands of Times, but not like this!17 total reviews
Comment from eliz100
You have written a heartfelt story. Your mom was a wonderful person and your tribute tells me, the reader, about her specialness. There is no room for improvement. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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You have written a heartfelt story. Your mom was a wonderful person and your tribute tells me, the reader, about her specialness. There is no room for improvement. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 30-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 31-Jan-2021
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I thank you so much for your heartwarming words for my Mom. I truly miss her every moment - my sounding board and stabilizer for sure.
Appreciate your kindness. Smiles to you!
Comment from Iza Deleanu
You are so brave to go through this ordeal of being on ER with both parents and expect the worse. Thnk you for sharing and good rest their soul in a beautiful l place. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021
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You are so brave to go through this ordeal of being on ER with both parents and expect the worse. Thnk you for sharing and good rest their soul in a beautiful l place. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 29-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021
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Iza. Thank you so much for reading and commenting. My Mom's ordeal was unexpected and really tore at my foundation and trust in people, but writing and seeing that others understand has made me feel so much better. Thanks again.
Comment from Erika Seshadri
Wow, so emotional. And shocking--the many questions you must have had about the previous treatments she received and why no one told you earlier about the metastases.
I hope writing about your mom can bring you some healing...
All the best.
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021
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Wow, so emotional. And shocking--the many questions you must have had about the previous treatments she received and why no one told you earlier about the metastases.
I hope writing about your mom can bring you some healing...
All the best.
Comment Written 29-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021
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Erika, thank you. It's not like I could have changed anything but it might have helped with the shock of discovering just how horrible the cancer was. Millions of questions and probably never ever an answer. Thanks again. Smiles to you!
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Agonizing--you skillfully convey the range of emotions--sorrow--anger--frustration--love.
"Somethings=>SOMETHING'S not right."
notes: Even though 3 years have past=>PASSED since that painful day
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021
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Agonizing--you skillfully convey the range of emotions--sorrow--anger--frustration--love.
"Somethings=>SOMETHING'S not right."
notes: Even though 3 years have past=>PASSED since that painful day
Comment Written 29-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021
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While sitting beside my daughter's bedside yesterday, It struck me that at 72, I've lost 7 family members, most far younger than me. I always felt I would pass and miss out and their future; instead I am here missing them. I am blessed that God has given me the strength to endure, but it's a rough road to walk. The well of emotions that I draw from for my writing is often a dark one. Thank you for commenting.
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is a sad and heartbreaking story about your mother. My mother was my best friend, too, and she died of cancer as well. In March it will be ten years. You never get over missing them.
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021
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This is a sad and heartbreaking story about your mother. My mother was my best friend, too, and she died of cancer as well. In March it will be ten years. You never get over missing them.
Comment Written 27-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2021
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While sitting beside my daughter's bedside yesterday, It struck me that at 72, I've lost 7 family members, most far younger than me. I always felt I would pass and miss out and their future; instead I am here missing them. I am blessed that God has given me the strength to endure, but it's a rough road to walk. The well of emotions that I draw from for my writing is often a dark one. Thank you for commenting. I am sorry about your Mom too. You are so right - we never stop missing them.
Comment from LJbutterfly
This is a beautiful but emotional story and tribute to your mother. I could feel your anxiety as you listened to the ER doctor explain his findings. I fought back tears until you wrote, "her cancer has metastasized to her spine and her organs." The damn broke. I cried. I lost my mother, my best friend, to illness, when I was only 38 years-old. Even though this was sadder than I wanted to read, I continued because it is so very well written. I am sorry for your loss, and understand why you are just writing it now. It's a story of never ending love.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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This is a beautiful but emotional story and tribute to your mother. I could feel your anxiety as you listened to the ER doctor explain his findings. I fought back tears until you wrote, "her cancer has metastasized to her spine and her organs." The damn broke. I cried. I lost my mother, my best friend, to illness, when I was only 38 years-old. Even though this was sadder than I wanted to read, I continued because it is so very well written. I am sorry for your loss, and understand why you are just writing it now. It's a story of never ending love.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Lorraine, I can't express enough thanks for your wonderful review and the shiny stars too of course. I cried the entire time I was writing (like reliving the moments)I am so sorry for your loss as well. It's been 3 years but it often feels like yesterday. Smiles to you!
Comment from mermaids
Your Mom was an amazing lady and led a full life
Both of my parents have passed so I can relate to how you feel. Excellent writing here and I could relate to your words.
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Your Mom was an amazing lady and led a full life
Both of my parents have passed so I can relate to how you feel. Excellent writing here and I could relate to your words.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Thank you for reading and commenting on my mom's story. She was my best friend and my strength. I miss here every day. Smiles to you!
Comment from Mary Vigasin
This was a wonder tribute to your mom. Sorry for your loss.
I wrote the following to a friend who loss her mom. I hope it gives you comfort.
Your mom built a strong foundation for you with her sacrifices and love.
She built this foundation for you to stand and grow on.
As Jesus loves his own mother, he welcomes and gives mothers a Special Blessing.
This Special Blessing is given to mothers for their sacrifices and love for their children.
No doubt, your mom received His Special Blessing and the foundation she built is strong.
Remember that she is always with you as a mom never leaves her child's side.
With my prayers to you
Regards,
Mary
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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This was a wonder tribute to your mom. Sorry for your loss.
I wrote the following to a friend who loss her mom. I hope it gives you comfort.
Your mom built a strong foundation for you with her sacrifices and love.
She built this foundation for you to stand and grow on.
As Jesus loves his own mother, he welcomes and gives mothers a Special Blessing.
This Special Blessing is given to mothers for their sacrifices and love for their children.
No doubt, your mom received His Special Blessing and the foundation she built is strong.
Remember that she is always with you as a mom never leaves her child's side.
With my prayers to you
Regards,
Mary
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Mary. Thank you for your very intuitive and kind review of my mom's story. You are right about the strong foundation she built for me and gave me strength to pass it on to my children as well. Smiles to you!
Comment from Patty Palmer
I love this! How terrible to find out this way that she was in the final stages and had only a short time left. My mom had a similar situation. She had lung cancer but didn't want anything done. She was 78 and wanted what time she had left to feel well enough to still do things she wanted to do instead of waiting for death. One night she was complaining that her back was hurting terribly so my sister and I took her to the hospital ER. The results were that the cancer had spread to her spine. Nothing could be done. She wanted her two nurses to take care of her. My sister and I are both nurses. So we took off work and Hospice came around too. She died a week later, the day after her 79th birthday.
Anyway, talk to you later my friend!
Patty
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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I love this! How terrible to find out this way that she was in the final stages and had only a short time left. My mom had a similar situation. She had lung cancer but didn't want anything done. She was 78 and wanted what time she had left to feel well enough to still do things she wanted to do instead of waiting for death. One night she was complaining that her back was hurting terribly so my sister and I took her to the hospital ER. The results were that the cancer had spread to her spine. Nothing could be done. She wanted her two nurses to take care of her. My sister and I are both nurses. So we took off work and Hospice came around too. She died a week later, the day after her 79th birthday.
Anyway, talk to you later my friend!
Patty
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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I know you and I were destined to be friends. I am sorry about your Mom but glad you had your sister by your side. My "brother" refused to accept that Mom was sick because she didn't act like it ever. The night before she visited with the entire family, laughing and talking. The day of her death she looked at me and told me she was tired and didn't want to do this anymore. She asked me what I wanted her to do...I almost died with her when I knew she wanted my permission to go. That night she closed her eyes and left me. I want to write the story because she was so brave to the end, but I'm not sure I can do it justice. My Mom was home four days before she passed away. Smiles to you my sweet friend and I am blessed with your review and all the stars.
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Yes, friends. I think we are kindred spirits!
(((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))
Patty
Comment from Kristine Laco
First, I am so incredibly sorry for your losses. What a lovely story of love you have crafted to help your healing. <3
Here are my thoughts:
"ten minutes are a blur." = were
"maybe it comes with the job." = came
I love the paragraph where every sentence starts with 'I remember'. I think the repetition is powerful, and it shows your frantic thoughts. I would re-look at the beginning of the next paragraph... "Later, I remember a nice lady " It breaks the lovely spell you had us in from the previous paragraph. Remove 'I remember' and it still works.
Thank you so much for sharing.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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First, I am so incredibly sorry for your losses. What a lovely story of love you have crafted to help your healing. <3
Here are my thoughts:
"ten minutes are a blur." = were
"maybe it comes with the job." = came
I love the paragraph where every sentence starts with 'I remember'. I think the repetition is powerful, and it shows your frantic thoughts. I would re-look at the beginning of the next paragraph... "Later, I remember a nice lady " It breaks the lovely spell you had us in from the previous paragraph. Remove 'I remember' and it still works.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much for your kind words and also the suggestions. You were so right! I fixed them right away. Thank you for being so helpful.Smiles to you!
