Promise Me Tomorrow
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Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very, very well done. Very well written.
And I'm sorry for your loss. Tough you posted it as fiction, it rang too true.
This reads like a piece that might have had to wait a few years before writing it.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Very, very well done. Very well written.
And I'm sorry for your loss. Tough you posted it as fiction, it rang too true.
This reads like a piece that might have had to wait a few years before writing it.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Wayne. It has been five long and lonely years, but yes, it is more fact than fiction. I wasn't looking for sympathy from the readers, but I needed to write it. I know you understand the emotion within the story. Thank you so much for being so kind.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from gansach
What a beautiful piece this is, so poignant and heartbreaking. When someone loses their spouse/partner/companion/best friend after a long and loving marriage, it's one of the hardest sorrows to endure. My parents celebrated 51 years together when my mother passed~my dad went on to live 23 more without her and missed her every day. Your story touches the heart. Thanks for sharing it. Well done!
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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What a beautiful piece this is, so poignant and heartbreaking. When someone loses their spouse/partner/companion/best friend after a long and loving marriage, it's one of the hardest sorrows to endure. My parents celebrated 51 years together when my mother passed~my dad went on to live 23 more without her and missed her every day. Your story touches the heart. Thanks for sharing it. Well done!
Comment Written 03-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much for sharing your story about your parents and for appreciating mine. It's not an easy journey after your spouse dies, but one you learn to know that they would want you to take. I appreciate your kindness and the review.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Esther Brown
Carol, that broke my heart. The sad song of dying. The love lingers even after they are gone. You know that. One day there will be a reunion in heaven and it will all be better without need for fixing. I have to remember with my hubby it doesn't really matter if things get fixed now. Love matters, stuff doesn't. Esther
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Carol, that broke my heart. The sad song of dying. The love lingers even after they are gone. You know that. One day there will be a reunion in heaven and it will all be better without need for fixing. I have to remember with my hubby it doesn't really matter if things get fixed now. Love matters, stuff doesn't. Esther
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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You are so right! And one of the biggest and hardest lessons I have learned is that they really want you to continue to live your life to the fullest even if they are gone. they will be waiting when its our turn.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from lyenochka
This is another moving piece, Carol! Thanks for sharing the emotions that goes with the missing of a soulmate and how much we depend on our husbands in daily life. But God is always with us.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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This is another moving piece, Carol! Thanks for sharing the emotions that goes with the missing of a soulmate and how much we depend on our husbands in daily life. But God is always with us.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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I have no doubts that the reason I can move forward regardless of my grief is because God stands with me. He blessed me with much love and I know they will be waiting for me when it is my turn. Until then, I write.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Harry Craft
The night was clear, the stars scattered like diamonds across the sky. The rhythmic tic-tock of the grandfather clock was the only noise in the stillness. I loved both of these lines in this very sad story Carol. Such a powerful message here that we have all gone through at least once in our lives or will some day. I really enjoyed reading this story. And because of that first line I referenced - I give six stars! Keep up the great work!
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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The night was clear, the stars scattered like diamonds across the sky. The rhythmic tic-tock of the grandfather clock was the only noise in the stillness. I loved both of these lines in this very sad story Carol. Such a powerful message here that we have all gone through at least once in our lives or will some day. I really enjoyed reading this story. And because of that first line I referenced - I give six stars! Keep up the great work!
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Memories are what get us through each day. I have been blessed to have many - some good and some not, but I do know that the good ones outweigh the others and leave me remembering how blessed I truly have been.
Smiles, Carol
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So true Carol!
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
What an emotional and loving story. The "I'll take care of that tomorrow," is a great line and so true about so many people. That she could remember the humor of that line at such a time must bring a bit of joy to the most terrible moment of her life.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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What an emotional and loving story. The "I'll take care of that tomorrow," is a great line and so true about so many people. That she could remember the humor of that line at such a time must bring a bit of joy to the most terrible moment of her life.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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I am thrilled that you and others enjoyed this story. It was difficult for me to write, but afterwards I felt so good...knowing that Mike would have wanted me to. Thanks so much. You are awesome.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Jacob1395
The emotion really comes through strongly in this piece, Carol and I could really feel the sadness and the longing to know her partner is OK. A really well written piece.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2024
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The emotion really comes through strongly in this piece, Carol and I could really feel the sadness and the longing to know her partner is OK. A really well written piece.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2024
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Thanks so much, Jacob! Sometimes it gets a tough when you hang emotions out for all to see, but somethimes it's like cleaning up a mess... once it's put back together you can just look at the good things.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Ric Myworld
Wow, now this one stabs me where I feel it all over. We are often told of all the things it takes to make a story. And nowhere in the make up of stories does there say anything about emotions. But a story without emotion moves nothing. Thanks for sharing another fine story!
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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Wow, now this one stabs me where I feel it all over. We are often told of all the things it takes to make a story. And nowhere in the make up of stories does there say anything about emotions. But a story without emotion moves nothing. Thanks for sharing another fine story!
Comment Written 30-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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I'm probably to blame for all the flooding around here because of all the tears I shed when I write these stories. I must be into torture. But truth be known. I hurt when I am writing but when I finish and read it, I feel so much better. Like a wight has been lifted. Thank you so much, my dear.
Smiles, Carol
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Yes, I can imagine the tears, but as you say, sometimes we just need to get things out so we can move on. Hugs, :-)
Comment from pome lover
very good! And this is a silly question, but was that her house? And he was there by himself? I mean, I know he wasn't going anywhere, but she left with no one to watch over him? I am a realist, and I apologize. Your story is lovely and poignant and sad. And the little inner theme of his always saying, "I'll fix it tomorrow is a good "hook, a good way to end it.
Katharine
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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very good! And this is a silly question, but was that her house? And he was there by himself? I mean, I know he wasn't going anywhere, but she left with no one to watch over him? I am a realist, and I apologize. Your story is lovely and poignant and sad. And the little inner theme of his always saying, "I'll fix it tomorrow is a good "hook, a good way to end it.
Katharine
Comment Written 30-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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She didn't go anywhere... She couln;t get the lock to work because there was a trick to it. So she stepped outside and tried it that way. I guarantee you she never left his side... since I am the she.
Smiles, Carol
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oh. I didn't know that it was you, and I thought she/you was outside. I don't know of a door that locks with a key from the inside.
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She was outside...just barely - trying to see why the lock didn't work. From standing on the porch she looked up, saw the sky, but went back inside. Like Maybe a minute....Have a great day!
Comment from Brenda Strauser
This is such a heartfelt story. I could feel your emotions well through your words. The story is so well written. This seems as though it is a true story. Your story was also very descriptive.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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This is such a heartfelt story. I could feel your emotions well through your words. The story is so well written. This seems as though it is a true story. Your story was also very descriptive.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much Brenda for reading and reviewing my story. I am thrilled that you enjoyed it.
Smiles, Carol
