Things I Want To Say
A final reflection16 total reviews
Comment from damommy
This is so beautiful! We all look back on the things we should have done or could have done better, but it does no good to dwell on it. I lost a son two years ago, and I still go through all that grief. I can see where a man would worry about leaving his wife alone after so many years. Wonderful story!
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2022
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This is so beautiful! We all look back on the things we should have done or could have done better, but it does no good to dwell on it. I lost a son two years ago, and I still go through all that grief. I can see where a man would worry about leaving his wife alone after so many years. Wonderful story!
Comment Written 26-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2022
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Thank you so much!
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Reflecting on his last fifty years he recalls the good and the bad it takes to make it through each day.
He remembers everything he missed out on, and now "Al Zeimer" is closing in to rob what memories he retains.
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2022
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Reflecting on his last fifty years he recalls the good and the bad it takes to make it through each day.
He remembers everything he missed out on, and now "Al Zeimer" is closing in to rob what memories he retains.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2022
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Thank you very much for your comments.
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
Thesis,
What a wonderfully-heartwarming story.
Congratulations on your win; I just had to comment on this poignant story.
I suffer from depression, and don't always have all of my faculties (safely so, though), so I know what clouded reality is like.
Good luck with all of your writing; and I hope for much health for you.
Blessings,
Cindy
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2022
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Thesis,
What a wonderfully-heartwarming story.
Congratulations on your win; I just had to comment on this poignant story.
I suffer from depression, and don't always have all of my faculties (safely so, though), so I know what clouded reality is like.
Good luck with all of your writing; and I hope for much health for you.
Blessings,
Cindy
Comment Written 17-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2022
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Thank you for such a kind review, Cindy. Keep your spirits up my friend!
Comment from Begin Again
Well done! Before my husband passed, he voiced many of these same concerns. And after losing so many family members recently, I wonder what happens when my children face the fact their mother is no longer there to solve their problems. You expressed those thoughts perfectly!
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2022
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Well done! Before my husband passed, he voiced many of these same concerns. And after losing so many family members recently, I wonder what happens when my children face the fact their mother is no longer there to solve their problems. You expressed those thoughts perfectly!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 08-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2022
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Thank you for your kind words Carol.
Comment from Spitfire
This may be fiction for you, but it reminds me so much of my husband who passed away December 29, 2019. He had Type 2 Diabetes and Vascular Dementia later. No heart attacks though. His love for me was unconditional as is the narrator's in your fictional 'light at the end of the tunnel'. Congratulations on your win.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2022
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This may be fiction for you, but it reminds me so much of my husband who passed away December 29, 2019. He had Type 2 Diabetes and Vascular Dementia later. No heart attacks though. His love for me was unconditional as is the narrator's in your fictional 'light at the end of the tunnel'. Congratulations on your win.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2022
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Thank you Spitfire. (love the FS name) I'll let you i on a secret. It's what I need to say to my life long partner of 49 years, she's done everything I've described in the story and I adore her for it all. I could not have found a better person to spend my life with. - John
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Like your touching story. When illness arrives at our doorstep, we step back and think about what it could have been, and we must not regret the time we have left with our partner. We must be blessed. Glad the story is fiction.
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2022
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Like your touching story. When illness arrives at our doorstep, we step back and think about what it could have been, and we must not regret the time we have left with our partner. We must be blessed. Glad the story is fiction.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2022
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Thank you for your thoughtful review and the rating. I appreciate them both.
Comment from Bill Schott
Well, you can take it from me, you win. The other entries stink compared to this eloquent moment of reflection from the mind of the soon departed. It would be grand to know this moment of clarity in the deceased's mind before the final curtain.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022
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Well, you can take it from me, you win. The other entries stink compared to this eloquent moment of reflection from the mind of the soon departed. It would be grand to know this moment of clarity in the deceased's mind before the final curtain.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022
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Thank you for your wonderful review and rating. I appreciate them.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is a cleverly constructed essay, detailing some of the things the primary wage earer in the family has to face at the end of life. But will he manage to talk to his wife about all this, to help her cope with his final departure? It's important he does, and it would have strengthed this if you had brought it up, I feel. Kate xx
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022
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This is a cleverly constructed essay, detailing some of the things the primary wage earer in the family has to face at the end of life. But will he manage to talk to his wife about all this, to help her cope with his final departure? It's important he does, and it would have strengthed this if you had brought it up, I feel. Kate xx
Comment Written 12-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022
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Thank you for your wonderful review, comments, and rating. I appreciate them.
Comment from Wendy G
What a beautiful piece of writing. You have expressed well your thoughts about both your living and your dying, and the effects the latter will have on those you love. I felt your sincerity, and your deep,enduring, selfless love for your wife. Your piece was well developed and thought-provoking as well. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022
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What a beautiful piece of writing. You have expressed well your thoughts about both your living and your dying, and the effects the latter will have on those you love. I felt your sincerity, and your deep,enduring, selfless love for your wife. Your piece was well developed and thought-provoking as well. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 12-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2022
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Thank you for your wonderful review and rating. I appreciate them.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I wish I could rate this higher. Your story made me cry. Really.
I understand it so well as I too spent all my working days toiling overtime M-Th and until noon on Friday and WHEN I reached my personal goals I would take an extended weekend, well deserved, that extra 1/2 day. Retired early at 58 and since have spent 16 glorious years sipping from the cup of luxury, not so much in wealth but companionship of my bride who is ten years younger, and will more than likely spend many days without her beloved, me. Well done.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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I wish I could rate this higher. Your story made me cry. Really.
I understand it so well as I too spent all my working days toiling overtime M-Th and until noon on Friday and WHEN I reached my personal goals I would take an extended weekend, well deserved, that extra 1/2 day. Retired early at 58 and since have spent 16 glorious years sipping from the cup of luxury, not so much in wealth but companionship of my bride who is ten years younger, and will more than likely spend many days without her beloved, me. Well done.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2022
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Thank you Tom. I really appreciate your review and rating.
