Football - A Novel
Viewing comments for Chapter 78 "Football Chapter 49"A mother faces life's struggles.
33 total reviews
Comment from tfawcus
A powerful chapter grounded in your own experiences. You really get the emotions across on the page, and there is a chilling reality in the way you describe the treatment. Very well written.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2022
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A powerful chapter grounded in your own experiences. You really get the emotions across on the page, and there is a chilling reality in the way you describe the treatment. Very well written.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2022
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Since I have cancer (basal cell carcinoma, to be exact), the chemo reference caught my attention. That last paragraph sure hits the nail spot on about family members worried reactions to those undergoing chemo. Have not done so closely, but this is one to follow.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Since I have cancer (basal cell carcinoma, to be exact), the chemo reference caught my attention. That last paragraph sure hits the nail spot on about family members worried reactions to those undergoing chemo. Have not done so closely, but this is one to follow.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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I am glad you stopped by. This is my experience, but everybody has their own, depending on the type of Chemo that was used.
Comment from Ric Myworld
We never know what we might have to go through in this life. And with cancer it's most times going against the odds. I'm glad you made it! Thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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We never know what we might have to go through in this life. And with cancer it's most times going against the odds. I'm glad you made it! Thanks for sharing
Comment Written 07-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from Jay Squires
Superb chapter, Barbara. You are doing a service to anyone who may be facing the same challenges you faced (and Katherine is facing). The process is a lot different from when I had chemo. Mine was always in the arm, lasted several hours, as I recall, during which time I struggled to stay awake. Afterward, I went straight to work at my insurance office until 5 PM when I went home and crashed ... literally crashed. As I told you before, I never lost my head hair, though my underarms and legs lost theirs.
I hope this gets a lot of exposure, Barbara!
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Superb chapter, Barbara. You are doing a service to anyone who may be facing the same challenges you faced (and Katherine is facing). The process is a lot different from when I had chemo. Mine was always in the arm, lasted several hours, as I recall, during which time I struggled to stay awake. Afterward, I went straight to work at my insurance office until 5 PM when I went home and crashed ... literally crashed. As I told you before, I never lost my head hair, though my underarms and legs lost theirs.
I hope this gets a lot of exposure, Barbara!
Comment Written 07-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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I continued to teach every day, then crashed when I got home until the next morning. I had a port. The scar remains. No low cut blouses, although probably to old to rock that style anymore. LOL
Comment from royowen
I knew when I read this, that it was partially your story Barbara, I agree with your son, he must love you with all his, my wife is deeply loved by all who know her, but especially her daughters and grandchildren, I know they would be absolutely devastated, as would yours, beautifully written Barbara, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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I knew when I read this, that it was partially your story Barbara, I agree with your son, he must love you with all his, my wife is deeply loved by all who know her, but especially her daughters and grandchildren, I know they would be absolutely devastated, as would yours, beautifully written Barbara, blessings Roy
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from lancellot
Well, this is another well written story of poor Katherine and all her problems (just kidding). You do write her well and do a good job of showing the good support system a nice family and people have, and how it can help when times are bad. I think that will appeal to many readers who have undergone thing like this.
"Is there any way I can make this easier?"
- Lol, nice change from him saying, 'Is there anything I can help with?"
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Well, this is another well written story of poor Katherine and all her problems (just kidding). You do write her well and do a good job of showing the good support system a nice family and people have, and how it can help when times are bad. I think that will appeal to many readers who have undergone thing like this.
"Is there any way I can make this easier?"
- Lol, nice change from him saying, 'Is there anything I can help with?"
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Wendy G
This makes it very real with the detail and information you have provided. A young girl (twenty years old) in my church (pastor's daughter) has a rare cancer, had chemo for many months last year and now radiation as the chemo wasn't fully effective. Your story is helping me understand what they are all going through. Everyone is affected. Thank you. It's very well written!
Wendy
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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This makes it very real with the detail and information you have provided. A young girl (twenty years old) in my church (pastor's daughter) has a rare cancer, had chemo for many months last year and now radiation as the chemo wasn't fully effective. Your story is helping me understand what they are all going through. Everyone is affected. Thank you. It's very well written!
Wendy
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Thank you for the understanding.
Comment from jessizero
You did a great job capturing the emotion in this scene. I really got invested with the character. Thank you for sharing this with the community. Best wishes.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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You did a great job capturing the emotion in this scene. I really got invested with the character. Thank you for sharing this with the community. Best wishes.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from eliz100
Nicely written. I think you portrayed Katherine's anxiety about chemo verry well. You moved the story along nicely. I can't believe there are only two chapters left.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Nicely written. I think you portrayed Katherine's anxiety about chemo verry well. You moved the story along nicely. I can't believe there are only two chapters left.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2022
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Judy Lawless
You've handled this chapter amazingly well, Barbara. You certainly did convey the emotions of everyone involved. Your note about your own experience brought a tear to my eyes.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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You've handled this chapter amazingly well, Barbara. You certainly did convey the emotions of everyone involved. Your note about your own experience brought a tear to my eyes.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2022
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Thank you for the kind review.
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You're welcome, Barbara. It was very well done. I also like the bigger font. lol