I Remember
Something I Will Never Forget25 total reviews
Comment from Carol Clark2
A great story, and a great gift of comfort for you and your mother. I like the repeated 'I remember' phrases, a great way to tell this story. Best wishes in the contest. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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A great story, and a great gift of comfort for you and your mother. I like the repeated 'I remember' phrases, a great way to tell this story. Best wishes in the contest. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 21-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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thanks so much, Carol. I appreciate the thoughts very much because this story means a lot to me. The picture is the one I took of my daughter outside the room. I tried to insert one of her prior to her death but I didn't know how.
Smiles, Carol
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God gives us wonderful gifts, just when we need them most. This is a great story!
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
An I remember list as you have written here is an excellent tool to help in the development of a rounded essay. Furthermore, the unabridged list is a powerful, well-structured way to produce a slice of your life. Well done, kay
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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An I remember list as you have written here is an excellent tool to help in the development of a rounded essay. Furthermore, the unabridged list is a powerful, well-structured way to produce a slice of your life. Well done, kay
Comment Written 21-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Thank you, Kay...I truly believed that I was blessed that day. After learning my mom only had days on this earth, I was devasted but somehow those few moments of seeing my daughter gave me the strength to face what was to come.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from lyenochka
I remember this story, Carol! It's amazing how God looks out for us and He really didn't want you to feel alone. And what a great response of your mom to say that your daughter would be escorting her "home". Wow.
Hope this does well in next year's contest!
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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I remember this story, Carol! It's amazing how God looks out for us and He really didn't want you to feel alone. And what a great response of your mom to say that your daughter would be escorting her "home". Wow.
Hope this does well in next year's contest!
Comment Written 21-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much, Helen. I know some don't believe the story, but I wasn't looking for justification. I was just sharing a gift I believe we received that day. It made it easier for my mom and myself to accept what we'd been told. It didn't take the pain away but I knew she was going home.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from Wendy G
This gave me goose bumps. I had to read it twice! You have a photo of your already dead daughter while you were with your dying mother? And your mother recognised her granddaughter and intuitively knew she was taking her home? Is that the actual photo? That's an incredible story!! I like the "I remember" repetition.
Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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This gave me goose bumps. I had to read it twice! You have a photo of your already dead daughter while you were with your dying mother? And your mother recognised her granddaughter and intuitively knew she was taking her home? Is that the actual photo? That's an incredible story!! I like the "I remember" repetition.
Best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 20-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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You don't know how much your review means to me. I've discovered many don't believe it was possible, but that's their right. In my heart, I know we were given a gift that day, a miracle I guess. I tried to include a picture of my daughter before she passed but I didn't know how. Thank you again for the lovely comments and the stars.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
I was a little confused by this. Are you telling this from your POV. Or from the POV of a daughter and granddaughter? When you took the picture, was it of the mysterious person in scrubs who appeared to be your mother or your daughter?
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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I was a little confused by this. Are you telling this from your POV. Or from the POV of a daughter and granddaughter? When you took the picture, was it of the mysterious person in scrubs who appeared to be your mother or your daughter?
Comment Written 20-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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WE had just been told that my mother was dying of cancer and my daughter Wendy appeared to be standing outside the room. I took the picture of her. I posted it later on facebook and all the family and friends said it was her and when did I take it. I tried to post another picture so people could see the likeness but I didn't know how. Yes...the I remember is me talking. Thanks for the review and thoughts.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This is so poignant and beautiful, Carol, and I'm sorry I haven't got more to give here. You could and should never forget an experience as momentous as this and that question: "Did she come to take me home?" stuns with emotion. I like your structuring of this piece with its repeated, emphatic "I remember" which is like an echoing chant and full of impact. Well done and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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This is so poignant and beautiful, Carol, and I'm sorry I haven't got more to give here. You could and should never forget an experience as momentous as this and that question: "Did she come to take me home?" stuns with emotion. I like your structuring of this piece with its repeated, emphatic "I remember" which is like an echoing chant and full of impact. Well done and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 20-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Thank you, Debbie. To me, we received a gift from God to know that my daughter was there in spirit. I know there are many who don't believe it was possible, but I wasn't looking for justification. I was just sharing my story. Thank you so much for the kind review.
Hugs, Carol
Comment from royowen
Fortunately for Elaine and I none of those fears materialised with both our sets of parents, they were all together in their minds, abeit not in their bodies before they died, a tragic thing indeed when a loved one's awareness goes awol. Beautifully written Carol, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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Fortunately for Elaine and I none of those fears materialised with both our sets of parents, they were all together in their minds, abeit not in their bodies before they died, a tragic thing indeed when a loved one's awareness goes awol. Beautifully written Carol, blessings Roy
Comment Written 20-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 21-Aug-2024
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I believe with all my heart that the woman outside my mother's room was my daughter...a gift from God...telling my mother and myself that it would be alright.
Thanks so much, Roy.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Ric Myworld
We never know the trials and tribulations anyone has faced in this life, a life meant to prepare us for the next life. But sometimes we just have to ask why it can be so hard? Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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We never know the trials and tribulations anyone has faced in this life, a life meant to prepare us for the next life. But sometimes we just have to ask why it can be so hard? Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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I always said a black cloud followed me around, waiting to rain on my parage..... and life's had it's tragedies..... but the best part is that I have survived and I can still smile. A tear may fall when I remember the loss, but then I smile and remember the good times that were so special. And of course, the icing on the cake are my very special friends who are always there to pick me up off the ground.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
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It's hurts all the more to lose those who leave too soon: but hopefully, if the words of the Bible are true, and I think they are, then we will know each other in Heaven as they were on earth. Those of us who get there that is. :-)
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I hope they save both of us a place...I would love to meet you and laugh at what we left behind. LOL
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I guarantee we would have fun talking to each other, I'd just have to be careful and watch my potty mouth. :-)
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LOL.... We'd be so busy laughing there wouldn't be time to fret about saying anything bad.
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Especially if they'd allow us a little nip. :-)
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Now they served wine at the last supper so we should be allowed.... or else I'll have to remember to wear something with deep pockets.... should hold a bottle or two! LOl
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Comment from Jacob1395
This is such an emotional piece and I could feel the heartache and how heavy your loss was in your piece. It reminded me of when my own Nan died from cancer eleven years ago now. It's crazy how quick that time has gone.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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This is such an emotional piece and I could feel the heartache and how heavy your loss was in your piece. It reminded me of when my own Nan died from cancer eleven years ago now. It's crazy how quick that time has gone.
Comment Written 20-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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Thank you, Jacob. I've lost so many in my family and it scares me to be the oldest...I'm not ready to say goodbye. I've got a lot more to write about. LOL I promised my mother and my husband that I would write and that's what I am doing.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I remember much the same, Carol. I still can't believe they have gone, my mother, my father, and my brother, all in a short space of time. As it goes, I should be next. I hope so, because otherwise those I love who are younger than me... it doesn't bear thinking about. They are with us, all the time. this was a heartbreaking story, but with a positive ending. Good luck in the contest, though you will have forgotten you'd entered it by the time it comes round!!!! LOL. Love and hugs, Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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I remember much the same, Carol. I still can't believe they have gone, my mother, my father, and my brother, all in a short space of time. As it goes, I should be next. I hope so, because otherwise those I love who are younger than me... it doesn't bear thinking about. They are with us, all the time. this was a heartbreaking story, but with a positive ending. Good luck in the contest, though you will have forgotten you'd entered it by the time it comes round!!!! LOL. Love and hugs, Sandra xxx
Comment Written 20-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2024
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I, too, am the oldest in the family and everyone else who has passed except for my parents were younger than me. It's a scary thought. I still wonder why I was given the opportunity to see her and to take her picture, but it's a gift I will cherish forever. And I know it came as a comforting thought to my mom as well. As for the contest...it doesn't really matter. It was just a place to post the story after I wrote it.
Smiles and hugs as always, Carol