The Last Day
My worst fear came true35 total reviews
Comment from RodG
This heart-breaking story really touched me. I love how you introduce Roy teasing his mother, telling her over and over "I love you." How does any mother ever forget the last words her son says to her? You summarize the accident and then take us to the hospital where you received the tragic news. Even years later it could not have been easy to tell this story. Thank you for sharing. Rod
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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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This heart-breaking story really touched me. I love how you introduce Roy teasing his mother, telling her over and over "I love you." How does any mother ever forget the last words her son says to her? You summarize the accident and then take us to the hospital where you received the tragic news. Even years later it could not have been easy to tell this story. Thank you for sharing. Rod
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Comment Written 21-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you. It was a challenging time. A mother never completely recovers from the death of a child.
Comment from phill doran
Hello,
It is very difficult to say that I 'enjoyed' this; I truly wish that it was fiction.
There is an inevitability in your manner, in your style, and the reader understands early on where your story leads, but reads with the hope of a turning, a different ending.
I am so sorry for your loss, but you have written a very emotional - more so for its plain approach - piece that is good writing.
As I say, I wish it was fiction, but this is life.
I wish you well in all your endeavors.
phill
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Hello,
It is very difficult to say that I 'enjoyed' this; I truly wish that it was fiction.
There is an inevitability in your manner, in your style, and the reader understands early on where your story leads, but reads with the hope of a turning, a different ending.
I am so sorry for your loss, but you have written a very emotional - more so for its plain approach - piece that is good writing.
As I say, I wish it was fiction, but this is life.
I wish you well in all your endeavors.
phill
Comment Written 21-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you, and thanks for the six stars. I wish it was fiction, too, but unfortunetly, it's not. It was a very long time ago, but I still cried as I wrote this story. It does help immensely to know others care.
Comment from LJbutterfly
OMG! OMG! As a mother with only one child (an adult now), I can not begin to imagine the loss, pain, and grief you experienced.
I lost an infant three hours after childbirth, which was painful at the time, but your loss was devastating, especially after losing two infants. Your story is so well written, I can almost feel your heartache and am sorry for your loss.
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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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OMG! OMG! As a mother with only one child (an adult now), I can not begin to imagine the loss, pain, and grief you experienced.
I lost an infant three hours after childbirth, which was painful at the time, but your loss was devastating, especially after losing two infants. Your story is so well written, I can almost feel your heartache and am sorry for your loss.
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Comment Written 21-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you, and thanks for caring. It isn't easy no matter what age your child is. Many on this site have lost their precious children, and I feel their pain, too.
Comment from Ulla
Oh, this is the worst. What a horrible thing to happen. As a mother, I can not only sympathise, but I can also feel it. We almost lost our little girl and only child when she was three years old. So I can live your pain. I am so very sorry for your loss. Ulla xx
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Oh, this is the worst. What a horrible thing to happen. As a mother, I can not only sympathise, but I can also feel it. We almost lost our little girl and only child when she was three years old. So I can live your pain. I am so very sorry for your loss. Ulla xx
Comment Written 21-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you, and thanks for the six stars. I'm so happy you didn't lose your little one, too. It isn't anything I would wish on anyone. Thank you for caring.
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Comment from Begin Again
I must give you a six for the emotional loss and trauma you've had to face. I too know it's not something that disappears. small things trigger it and bring it slamming back without notice. My heart breaks for you as I know yours does for me, April. My thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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I must give you a six for the emotional loss and trauma you've had to face. I too know it's not something that disappears. small things trigger it and bring it slamming back without notice. My heart breaks for you as I know yours does for me, April. My thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Hugs, Carol
Comment Written 21-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you for the six stars, Carol. I know you understand better than most because you have been there. Your story is every bit as heartbreaking as mine.
