The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go
Viewing comments for Chapter 51 "A Major Curve In Our Lives' Roads-4"Subtitle: God Never Lets Go!
17 total reviews
Comment from Sally Law
You are such a prince, Geoff. Thank you taking such good care of dear Louse and being there for her during such a trying time. I know just how needed that is in a marriage. I send this back with prayers and quick healing for her torn rotator cuff. I've had that too. It is no small thing and requires physical therapist.
Sending prayers and to dear Louse, as always,
Sally xo :+) for Louise and ,+) for you.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2019
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You are such a prince, Geoff. Thank you taking such good care of dear Louse and being there for her during such a trying time. I know just how needed that is in a marriage. I send this back with prayers and quick healing for her torn rotator cuff. I've had that too. It is no small thing and requires physical therapist.
Sending prayers and to dear Louse, as always,
Sally xo :+) for Louise and ,+) for you.
Comment Written 23-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2019
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Thanks As is she is getting regular treatment. Appreciate your review thanks
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You are welcome. I wrote Louise a get well letter and posted it on FanStory. Please make sure she reads it and all my reviews contain sweet messages and get well wishes in them. There are so many praying for you both! Sal xo
Comment from Patty Palmer
This was a very nice transcript about an older couple (probably not much older than myself) I enjoyed reading it because we were much like them a few years ago when I was very ill. I hope that things are going better for you now. God bless!
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2019
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This was a very nice transcript about an older couple (probably not much older than myself) I enjoyed reading it because we were much like them a few years ago when I was very ill. I hope that things are going better for you now. God bless!
Comment Written 23-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2019
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Hi Patty, I keep moving out of this place then meet more new folks such as yourself. Thanks so much for the lovely review. Will check your stuff out. Very near the end of this book, now. We were almost done when my wife had her accident to her shoulder. Her account is still open till November about our Trips as a disabled couple check Tootsie55 I regret no rewards.
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You're quite welcome!
Comment from Alex Rosel
I enjoy reading your pieces. It's as though I'm gazing through a window and watching episodes in your life -- in a nice way, of course.
Here are a few points you might like to consider:
As you can guess, I never went by that stupid route on subsequent visits, again. -- Not an error, but this is a bit clunky to me. Personally, I think this reads better: As you can guess, I never went by that stupid route again on subsequent visits.
Not to forget the politicians who got a huge pay rise recently...Again! -- Personally, as you've capitalized Again, and that indicates a new sentence, I'd leave a gap between the ellipsis and the next word. Alternatively, I wouldn't capitalize the word again, and leave no space.
she told me having missed all the new friends at church all this time. -- I'd have this as a standalone sentence, not an adjunct to the previous sentence as you have it. Just personal preference, I guess.
I'm sending you my best wishes :)
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2019
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I enjoy reading your pieces. It's as though I'm gazing through a window and watching episodes in your life -- in a nice way, of course.
Here are a few points you might like to consider:
As you can guess, I never went by that stupid route on subsequent visits, again. -- Not an error, but this is a bit clunky to me. Personally, I think this reads better: As you can guess, I never went by that stupid route again on subsequent visits.
Not to forget the politicians who got a huge pay rise recently...Again! -- Personally, as you've capitalized Again, and that indicates a new sentence, I'd leave a gap between the ellipsis and the next word. Alternatively, I wouldn't capitalize the word again, and leave no space.
she told me having missed all the new friends at church all this time. -- I'd have this as a standalone sentence, not an adjunct to the previous sentence as you have it. Just personal preference, I guess.
I'm sending you my best wishes :)
Comment Written 23-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 23-Jul-2019
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Thanks, friend, will look into these. They are good suggestions. Getting ever so much closer to the end and preparing for publishing.
Comment from Thal1959
Everything is coming along, Geoff, and I am happy to hear Louise is back home with you. You're getting the hang of writing this, and I refuse to nit-pick on something I feel isn't what I would do. You are the writer, and as such, you are entitled to write the chapters in your personal style and voice. If we stripped that away, your book would sound just like any other author's work. The only thing I want to point out is something you seemed to correct earlier, but have gone back to it --- the dreaded asterisk!
Right Rotator Cuff* - The asterisk here would be used only if you intended to explain in your notes what the right rotator cuff is or what happens if it becomes injured. You then continued to use the asterisk afterwards... "...the *R.R.C." Once you spell out the intended acronym, there is no need to continue to mark it with an asterisk. It should have been done like this, "They are trying to make out that Louise's Right Rotator Cuff (RRC) injury is not related to her disability." From this point on, all you need do is write RRC. The reader will know what you are referring to. (You don't even need to use periods after each letter.)
But also consider that you can just as easily highlight and copy the words "Right Rotator Cuff" and then paste them whenever they are needed, so there is really no need to represent it as an acronym. Keep in mind that too many acronyms throughout a book can become too hard for a reader to come up with, so it is best to "paste" the title or phrase you need to repeat rather than relying on an acronym as a short cut.
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2017
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Everything is coming along, Geoff, and I am happy to hear Louise is back home with you. You're getting the hang of writing this, and I refuse to nit-pick on something I feel isn't what I would do. You are the writer, and as such, you are entitled to write the chapters in your personal style and voice. If we stripped that away, your book would sound just like any other author's work. The only thing I want to point out is something you seemed to correct earlier, but have gone back to it --- the dreaded asterisk!
Right Rotator Cuff* - The asterisk here would be used only if you intended to explain in your notes what the right rotator cuff is or what happens if it becomes injured. You then continued to use the asterisk afterwards... "...the *R.R.C." Once you spell out the intended acronym, there is no need to continue to mark it with an asterisk. It should have been done like this, "They are trying to make out that Louise's Right Rotator Cuff (RRC) injury is not related to her disability." From this point on, all you need do is write RRC. The reader will know what you are referring to. (You don't even need to use periods after each letter.)
But also consider that you can just as easily highlight and copy the words "Right Rotator Cuff" and then paste them whenever they are needed, so there is really no need to represent it as an acronym. Keep in mind that too many acronyms throughout a book can become too hard for a reader to come up with, so it is best to "paste" the title or phrase you need to repeat rather than relying on an acronym as a short cut.
Comment Written 05-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2017
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Thanks mate for your lovely support. appreciate your time. I do tend to revert back to old bad habits. I will work on it. N o need to come back again. Let you know when 5 goes up of this group.
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You're always welcome, Geoff.
Comment from smbau
Following you story from the first, so glad your wife's health improved and finally got home after 11 weeks away. You describe the importance of having a community and friends that encourage and support you through hard times. Appreciate the pictures that support your story very well.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2017
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Following you story from the first, so glad your wife's health improved and finally got home after 11 weeks away. You describe the importance of having a community and friends that encourage and support you through hard times. Appreciate the pictures that support your story very well.
Comment Written 02-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2017
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Thanks new friend, I hope you still got a reward for your review I think they are running out. Will check your stuff as I get time. I am a great believer in reciprocating in FS.
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Hi so glad to see you in here again. Appreciate the further review. I had written to you earlier today (Saturday Aussie time) not knowing if you reviewed anymore. Thanks again.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I know Lois missed church but didn't pastors, either your church or the hospital pastors come visit with her.
e same night the Government was trumpeting their achievement in getting NDiS fully rolled out in (NDIS)
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2017
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I know Lois missed church but didn't pastors, either your church or the hospital pastors come visit with her.
e same night the Government was trumpeting their achievement in getting NDiS fully rolled out in (NDIS)
Comment Written 02-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2017
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Hi Barbara is that an error on the second line ? I will look thanks. Pastor and his wife visited a couple of times. They have been sick with colds and stuff so we didn't want to share that. We had years with the previous [pastor and wife who were a bit useless Louise has now made a bunch of new friends at church and was missing that also. (New poeple that have come since the change in the pastorate.) Thanks for coming by.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Seems progress has finally been made, and with a few adjustments, such as the hoist being installed, things will eventually work out much better for the two of you.
She, and you have been through quite an ordeal in this accounting.
Seems getting the carers sorted out will be helpful as well.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2017
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Seems progress has finally been made, and with a few adjustments, such as the hoist being installed, things will eventually work out much better for the two of you.
She, and you have been through quite an ordeal in this accounting.
Seems getting the carers sorted out will be helpful as well.
Comment Written 01-Sep-2017
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2017
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Thanks mate. I may add another chapter now she is home.
Comment from Joan E.
Louise looks good in the pictures, proving her recovery is continuing well. I am sorry you were attacked by ants. On the other hand, I am glad the massages at Springwood help and your commutes weren't so bad. Thank goodness Louise is home after two months and you were trained in the use of the hoist. You are a great '"career"! Best wishes to you both- Joan
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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Louise looks good in the pictures, proving her recovery is continuing well. I am sorry you were attacked by ants. On the other hand, I am glad the massages at Springwood help and your commutes weren't so bad. Thank goodness Louise is home after two months and you were trained in the use of the hoist. You are a great '"career"! Best wishes to you both- Joan
Comment Written 30-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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Did I have a mistake? have to fix that sorry. Thanks for the great review. Getting a lot of Recognition.
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No mistake--just my not noticing that my computer changed "carer" to "career" and I did not overide it. Smiles- Joan
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OK thanks for the heads up. Darn puters!
Comment from Sasha
What a major adjustment this has been for you and for Louise. I am sure she is glad to be home but it will still take time to adjust. What a complicated mess is the medical coverage there. I know it is not much better in the US. I hope everything continued to move along nicely and you and Louise can get back to a proper schedule.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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What a major adjustment this has been for you and for Louise. I am sure she is glad to be home but it will still take time to adjust. What a complicated mess is the medical coverage there. I know it is not much better in the US. I hope everything continued to move along nicely and you and Louise can get back to a proper schedule.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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Yeah well I think you read in this last chapter a bit I added about how the NDIS was founded under a DEMONCRAP Gov then had to be Administered by a GOP kind of Government and we all know they are poles apart. Why do you think I didn't vote for either in our last Feral Elections. Used to be you knew the difference between the two groups but they are all just as bad as each other now. You only have to look at what the GOP his own party are doing to Trump!
Comment from royowen
I've enjoyed reading your well written excerpts Geoff, they have been a revelation for me, although I have visited my wife, giving birth, my daughter(s), friends and now my dear, close friend Steve, I've personally only spent one night in hospital myself when 17, result of concussion, riding in a drunken friend's car. Great writing Geoff, an epic for you, no wonder Louise missed her church friends, well done, still praying, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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I've enjoyed reading your well written excerpts Geoff, they have been a revelation for me, although I have visited my wife, giving birth, my daughter(s), friends and now my dear, close friend Steve, I've personally only spent one night in hospital myself when 17, result of concussion, riding in a drunken friend's car. Great writing Geoff, an epic for you, no wonder Louise missed her church friends, well done, still praying, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 30-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2017
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Thanks Bro I feel like we might have even another chapter to add to all this hehe now she is home.
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Well done Bro.