My Worst Fear Realized
The worst time of my life27 total reviews
Comment from JLR
First and foremost -thanks for your service! You have written honest prose about the loss of a child - something that no parent should ever have to experience. Many a veteran found love in foreign lands and some lovers stuck; others simply did not. But you are on a roll with 26 years and going strong and that is something to treasure. Good luck in the booth!
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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First and foremost -thanks for your service! You have written honest prose about the loss of a child - something that no parent should ever have to experience. Many a veteran found love in foreign lands and some lovers stuck; others simply did not. But you are on a roll with 26 years and going strong and that is something to treasure. Good luck in the booth!
Comment Written 27-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much. This was a hard one to write especially since the 30th anniversary is today. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, My Worst Fear Realized, is a tragic one that no one ever really gets past. Your story gives the readers the perfect example of a fear which most of us have only had to ponder.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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This story, My Worst Fear Realized, is a tragic one that no one ever really gets past. Your story gives the readers the perfect example of a fear which most of us have only had to ponder.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much. This was a hard one to write especially since the 30th anniversary is today. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from lyenochka
So much heartbreak in your story! I can't fathom so many losses in such a short period of time. I'm glad that you added that epilogue of healing with your second wife. Seems like your first wife never got over losing Danny either. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes in the contest!
Suggestion:
asked to see my wife and I. (me) to be correct grammatically but no one seems to follow this rule anymore.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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So much heartbreak in your story! I can't fathom so many losses in such a short period of time. I'm glad that you added that epilogue of healing with your second wife. Seems like your first wife never got over losing Danny either. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes in the contest!
Suggestion:
asked to see my wife and I. (me) to be correct grammatically but no one seems to follow this rule anymore.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much. This was a hard one to write especially since the 30th anniversary is today. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Dawn Munro
First of all, let me offer my condolences on an horrific loss -- I know it all too well. I lost my infant son long ago. There is no 'getting over' such a loss.
That said, I was sincerely compelled to read -- that's an indication of good story-telling. If I were to suggest anything, it would be to stick to a main theme because the contest is about the WORST fear you have faced. (You certainly had a terrible number of years, though -- my sympathies!)
Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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First of all, let me offer my condolences on an horrific loss -- I know it all too well. I lost my infant son long ago. There is no 'getting over' such a loss.
That said, I was sincerely compelled to read -- that's an indication of good story-telling. If I were to suggest anything, it would be to stick to a main theme because the contest is about the WORST fear you have faced. (You certainly had a terrible number of years, though -- my sympathies!)
Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much. This was a hard one to write especially since the 30th anniversary is today. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
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I'm so sorry. You are very welcome.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is quite a story and I wonder if you ever saw your other two children who grew up without you in Germany? I an so sorry for our loss, I can't imagine what it must have been like to lose a child and I understand how the aftermath was hard for you, I am so glad you finally found happiness and I appreciate your honesty here, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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This is quite a story and I wonder if you ever saw your other two children who grew up without you in Germany? I an so sorry for our loss, I can't imagine what it must have been like to lose a child and I understand how the aftermath was hard for you, I am so glad you finally found happiness and I appreciate your honesty here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 25-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much. This was a hard one to write especially since the 30th anniversary is today. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Ouch! As interesting as the story is I found so many detours of depressionable incidents I got way-leighed several times heading to the finish line. Good luck. Sorry for your lost. Gald for your gains. (The new wife)
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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Ouch! As interesting as the story is I found so many detours of depressionable incidents I got way-leighed several times heading to the finish line. Good luck. Sorry for your lost. Gald for your gains. (The new wife)
Comment Written 25-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much. This was a hard one to write especially since the 30th anniversary is today. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Tpa
I'm sorry for your loss, and the others incidents that deepened your sorrow. You're right that life experiences can lead adjust the path we tread. I'm glad you took a better road as it appeared in your ending, you seem to having a better life, the second time around. GOOD LUCK IN THE CONTEST.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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I'm sorry for your loss, and the others incidents that deepened your sorrow. You're right that life experiences can lead adjust the path we tread. I'm glad you took a better road as it appeared in your ending, you seem to having a better life, the second time around. GOOD LUCK IN THE CONTEST.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much for the good wishes. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
What a sad story, did you get to see your other children? I can understand you crying, any man would after an experience like that. To hear his last breath would have destroyed me, had it been my son. I am glad you found real love again, and this time for good. Did you have more children? Well done and good luck in the contest. :))Sandra xx
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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What a sad story, did you get to see your other children? I can understand you crying, any man would after an experience like that. To hear his last breath would have destroyed me, had it been my son. I am glad you found real love again, and this time for good. Did you have more children? Well done and good luck in the contest. :))Sandra xx
Comment Written 24-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much for the good wishes, Sandra. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from BeckyMann
Ugh, this is definitely the worst fear for all parents and you had to face it. I am sorry for your loss. I have children myself, and I worry about them 24/7. Thank you for sharing your story.
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Ugh, this is definitely the worst fear for all parents and you had to face it. I am sorry for your loss. I have children myself, and I worry about them 24/7. Thank you for sharing your story.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
My goodness, this is a very powerful story. You certainly had some difficulties while you had Danny and afterwards with your marriage. Being in the military and being overseas away from your own family in Pennsylvania must've made things doubly difficult. As for the writing, I feel it was well crafted, not hard to follow. A tragic account. Thanks for entering the competition, good luck, Giddy
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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My goodness, this is a very powerful story. You certainly had some difficulties while you had Danny and afterwards with your marriage. Being in the military and being overseas away from your own family in Pennsylvania must've made things doubly difficult. As for the writing, I feel it was well crafted, not hard to follow. A tragic account. Thanks for entering the competition, good luck, Giddy
Comment Written 23-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022
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Thank you very much for the good wishes and the six star rating, Giddy. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.