When Blood Collides
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Comment from alexisleech
I actually felt goosebumps when I read the last line. If that wasn't a sign, I don't know what is. I agree with your reasoning about your mother deciding to die. That, I'm sure is what happened to my dad. It's also too much of a coincidence that many spouses follow each other within days or weeks of one of them dying. I genuinely believe we all have an 'off' switch in our later years, and it's down to us when we use it.
Alexis xxx
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015
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I actually felt goosebumps when I read the last line. If that wasn't a sign, I don't know what is. I agree with your reasoning about your mother deciding to die. That, I'm sure is what happened to my dad. It's also too much of a coincidence that many spouses follow each other within days or weeks of one of them dying. I genuinely believe we all have an 'off' switch in our later years, and it's down to us when we use it.
Alexis xxx
Comment Written 27-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015
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I hope you're right. I'd like to choose the time and date myself. Hoping to blow my candles too hard on Bday 85 and fall face down into a chocolate cake.
Comment from IndianaIrish
Oh, Shari, I was so surprised to read she had passed away then. I'm so glad you had a good time together the last visit. The ending gave me shivers! The picture of her with the roses is lovely. I couple of things to look at...
It occurs(occurred) to me as I write(wrote) this, that perhaps she
but for (what) might have been had she stayed with us.
took over the planning of a wake after the private scheduled for Saturday morning. (private viewing? Private services?)
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015
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Oh, Shari, I was so surprised to read she had passed away then. I'm so glad you had a good time together the last visit. The ending gave me shivers! The picture of her with the roses is lovely. I couple of things to look at...
It occurs(occurred) to me as I write(wrote) this, that perhaps she
but for (what) might have been had she stayed with us.
took over the planning of a wake after the private scheduled for Saturday morning. (private viewing? Private services?)
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 27-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015
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Thanks, Karyn, for catching the spags. Nice to get your reaction to the ending. More roses coming in the next post-- and not real ones! She talked to me for several days after.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
What a sad part to the story, especially since you didn't think she was THAT sick when you left her. It's hard to say which is worse, watching a loved die slowly when it's obvious, or the shock of sudden, but easier, death. My mom had her fatal stroke while eating dinner with us. She had just taken seconds of a new recipe I'd found. It really was delicious, but I've never made it again. At least she went quickly. I wish I could... and I hold out hope that somehow I will.
I am with you on NOT viewing a corpse. I never approach the casket at viewings. I would not want to remember that visage, but prefer the live ones in my memory.
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015
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What a sad part to the story, especially since you didn't think she was THAT sick when you left her. It's hard to say which is worse, watching a loved die slowly when it's obvious, or the shock of sudden, but easier, death. My mom had her fatal stroke while eating dinner with us. She had just taken seconds of a new recipe I'd found. It really was delicious, but I've never made it again. At least she went quickly. I wish I could... and I hold out hope that somehow I will.
I am with you on NOT viewing a corpse. I never approach the casket at viewings. I would not want to remember that visage, but prefer the live ones in my memory.
Comment Written 27-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015
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Thanks, Phyllis. I hope to go quickly too--after finishing up a plate of brownies or chocolate cake.
Comment from Eigle Rull
This was a well written chapter, my friend. And I would guess it was not all that easy to write either. The song is beautiful and reminds me of my mother-in-law, who I loved dearly. It is interesting that you had an agreement with your mom to give you a sign. I did the same with my real mom. I believe I got it when I was being taken to the old farm of my grandmother, on my father's side. On the way, I looked out the car widow at the sky. It was a bright blue sky with only a single skinny stretch of clouds. The clouds looked like a mountain range floating along above the ground. But they were lighted brilliantly from behind, by the sun. The first thing I thought about when I saw it was Mom. It just stood out and relayed "MOM" to me. I wish I could have gotten a picture of it. It was beautiful.
I believe that passed away people can send signs. I really do believe that. Some people think I'm crazy for thinking that, but I don't care. Those are my thoughts - they can think what they like.
Sorry. I just had to tell you about it.
This chapter was really hard to read, since I've acquired a few feelings for your mom, myself.
Best wishes to you, my friend. And I'm so sorry I got carried away on my own thoughts.
Always with respect,
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015
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This was a well written chapter, my friend. And I would guess it was not all that easy to write either. The song is beautiful and reminds me of my mother-in-law, who I loved dearly. It is interesting that you had an agreement with your mom to give you a sign. I did the same with my real mom. I believe I got it when I was being taken to the old farm of my grandmother, on my father's side. On the way, I looked out the car widow at the sky. It was a bright blue sky with only a single skinny stretch of clouds. The clouds looked like a mountain range floating along above the ground. But they were lighted brilliantly from behind, by the sun. The first thing I thought about when I saw it was Mom. It just stood out and relayed "MOM" to me. I wish I could have gotten a picture of it. It was beautiful.
I believe that passed away people can send signs. I really do believe that. Some people think I'm crazy for thinking that, but I don't care. Those are my thoughts - they can think what they like.
Sorry. I just had to tell you about it.
This chapter was really hard to read, since I've acquired a few feelings for your mom, myself.
Best wishes to you, my friend. And I'm so sorry I got carried away on my own thoughts.
Always with respect,
Comment Written 27-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015
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I'm so pleased that you commented on the song. For me, the words illustrate the spiritual side of my Mom. And I love that you've connected with her too. Thanks for sharing your story. Those passed on definitely keep in touch and that includes pet's too. I will include some more references to signs in later chapters.
Comment from barkingdog
Well, Shari, you managed to give me goose bumps. When the boy told you that his last name was Rose, I knew he was your mom's sign that she had crossed over.
I think, somehow, she knew that she wasn't going home with you and let go. It was so sudden.
This had to be a very difficult chapter to write. My heart goes out to you.
:) e
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015
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Well, Shari, you managed to give me goose bumps. When the boy told you that his last name was Rose, I knew he was your mom's sign that she had crossed over.
I think, somehow, she knew that she wasn't going home with you and let go. It was so sudden.
This had to be a very difficult chapter to write. My heart goes out to you.
:) e
Comment Written 26-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015
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Thanks, Ellen. It was actually a joy to write because she kept her promise and more unexpected roses continue to come my way so I know she was watching over me and still is. Thanks ever so much for six.
Comment from His Grayness
It's quite amazing to have such a confluence of rare consequence in meeting Sammy Rose but it certainly proves that there are sometimes silent and loving forces that touch our lives to relight our faith. Loved this! HIS GRAYNESS
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015
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It's quite amazing to have such a confluence of rare consequence in meeting Sammy Rose but it certainly proves that there are sometimes silent and loving forces that touch our lives to relight our faith. Loved this! HIS GRAYNESS
Comment Written 26-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015
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I knew you would understand this. Some refuse to accept it as anything but a coincidence conjured up because I wanted to believe!
Comment from meggie13
This chapter is very sad! I was not expecting her to go so quickly. You did not have a chance to say goodbye .I am almost in tears because the little bit I knew about her , I liked her. She was a beautiful lady in and out. The music was a tear jerker. Very emotional !
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015
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This chapter is very sad! I was not expecting her to go so quickly. You did not have a chance to say goodbye .I am almost in tears because the little bit I knew about her , I liked her. She was a beautiful lady in and out. The music was a tear jerker. Very emotional !
Comment Written 26-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 27-Jul-2015
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Thanks so much for listening to the music. The words say a lot about my mother's spirit. Yes, I was upset that I missed her final breath by a few seconds. And she was beautiful. Growing up, I remember how she always seemed to know the answers to my problems.
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You were blessed to have such a good Mother. I will miss her in your story. I think she was the heroine.
Comment from Jay Squires
This is really a lovely and touching ending to at least this part of your story. Mario Lanza was always one of my favorites, growing up.
but for might have been had she stayed with us. [But for WHAT might have been...?]
planning of a wake after the private scheduled for Saturday morning. [Did you intend a word after "private"?]
I let out a little gasp with the last sentence. Beautiful job.
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015
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This is really a lovely and touching ending to at least this part of your story. Mario Lanza was always one of my favorites, growing up.
but for might have been had she stayed with us. [But for WHAT might have been...?]
planning of a wake after the private scheduled for Saturday morning. [Did you intend a word after "private"?]
I let out a little gasp with the last sentence. Beautiful job.
Comment Written 26-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015
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I fixed the spags, Jay. I'm delighted you were a fan of Mario. What a voice!
I let out a gasp too when Sammy told me his last time. Two years later, I had him in class. An average student but well-behaved. What more could I ask for?
Comment from Dean Kuch
We wept together not only for her, but for (what} might have been had she stayed with us.<------>...but for "what" might have been had she stayed with us.
I had told Sammy Z. not to cremate Mom until Friday morning, at least forty-eight hours after her death. I wanted to make sure the soul had time to leave its human body completely.<----------->2 Corinthians 5:6-8--"Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."
Being in this body we are absent from the Lord. For many people what the phrase "to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord", means is that when one dies is immediately with the Lord. However, a careful reading shows that this is not what the passage is saying.
That being said, I found it interesting that you waited 48 hours to allow your mom's departed spirit to vacate the body completely. Our bodies are nothing more than a shell to house the spirit. Our spirit is the true essence of our life force. It makes us who and what we are.
Sammy Rose. I sure didn't expect that, Shari. But that's how the Lord works, doesn't He? In very mysterious ways.
Great ending to this chapter. I loved how it all came together, and was pleased to know that you got the sign you were waiting for.
Excellent.~Dean ;)
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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015
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We wept together not only for her, but for (what} might have been had she stayed with us.<------>...but for "what" might have been had she stayed with us.
I had told Sammy Z. not to cremate Mom until Friday morning, at least forty-eight hours after her death. I wanted to make sure the soul had time to leave its human body completely.<----------->2 Corinthians 5:6-8--"Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."
Being in this body we are absent from the Lord. For many people what the phrase "to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord", means is that when one dies is immediately with the Lord. However, a careful reading shows that this is not what the passage is saying.
That being said, I found it interesting that you waited 48 hours to allow your mom's departed spirit to vacate the body completely. Our bodies are nothing more than a shell to house the spirit. Our spirit is the true essence of our life force. It makes us who and what we are.
Sammy Rose. I sure didn't expect that, Shari. But that's how the Lord works, doesn't He? In very mysterious ways.
Great ending to this chapter. I loved how it all came together, and was pleased to know that you got the sign you were waiting for.
Excellent.~Dean ;)
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Comment Written 26-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015
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All states require a 24 hour waiting period before cremation, but some set the number at 48. I agree that is seems the soul would disappear immediately, but I read something in my metaphysical studies that prompted this comment. Wish I could remember the source.
Yes, and I received the sign that day and several more over the year. Mom stayed with me as a spirit guide. :-)
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That's great, Shari, too cool.
You're very welcome. :) ~Dean
Comment from mountainwriter49
Good Evening, Shari,
I apologize for missing so much of your writing these past weeks. I was pleased to see you at the top of my messages for new postings tonight, and looked forward to this next chapter. I was not expecting what I found.
Your well written story took me back to the deaths of my parents. I, too, missed being with them at the time of their passing. That has always weighed heavily upon my heart and soul.
This emotive piece of writing obviously came from deep within your heart and is filled with love and all of the things that go with loosing one's parent. In short, your story touched me deeply.
I found no SPAGS, but I did find one line in which there appeared to be an absent word. See below:
after the private scheduled [viewing]?
(Just seems like something is missing from this sentence.)
Excellent writing, Shari.
Ray
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015
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Good Evening, Shari,
I apologize for missing so much of your writing these past weeks. I was pleased to see you at the top of my messages for new postings tonight, and looked forward to this next chapter. I was not expecting what I found.
Your well written story took me back to the deaths of my parents. I, too, missed being with them at the time of their passing. That has always weighed heavily upon my heart and soul.
This emotive piece of writing obviously came from deep within your heart and is filled with love and all of the things that go with loosing one's parent. In short, your story touched me deeply.
I found no SPAGS, but I did find one line in which there appeared to be an absent word. See below:
after the private scheduled [viewing]?
(Just seems like something is missing from this sentence.)
Excellent writing, Shari.
Ray
Comment Written 26-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 28-Jul-2015
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I'm pleased that this touched you and you felt the love. Thanks so much for the exceptional rating,Ray. Spags are corrected, thank you very much.
