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Comment from harmony13
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The author's words are heartfelt and as I listen to to the music I feel the
sadness and have empathy for your Goddaughter. Becky, and all of you. The author words once again, sadly, make me realize we all only have today. May God be with all of you at this difficult time. I like how the author ends each stanza.
Hi Debi, sending my condolences with thoughts n prayers, Love, Maria

 Comment Written 27-May-2023


reply by the author on 31-May-2023
    Hi Maria, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and your caring support for our sad loss of Aaron. The hardest is watching Becky and the kids have to go through so much right now. I hope she has half of the support system with others as I have with all of my wonderful friends here. Love you all and thank you so much.
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Comment from Pam (respa)
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-I am very sorry about your loss, Debi.
-Thanks for sharing the photo, notes, and poem.
-You wrote a lovely poem for Becky, and I'm sure
she found some comfort in it, and hope you did by writing it.
-It is hard to talk about a poem like this, considering
the difficult and emotional situation.
-I hope it has brought you and Becky some comfort.
-Thoughts and prayers are with you.

 Comment Written 27-May-2023


reply by the author on 31-May-2023
    Hi Pam, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and your caring support for our sad loss of Aaron. The hardest is watching Becky and the kids have to go through so much right now. I hope she has half of the support system with others as I have with all of my wonderful friends here. Love you all and thank you so much.
reply by Pam (respa) on 31-May-2023
    You are very welcome, Debi, and I imagine it is very hard to see someone you love go through a difficult time.
Comment from Jim Wile
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Oh, Debi. I'm so sorry for you and your family, especially your niece in this time of sorrow. How very unfortunate when a relative dies, especially one so young. This is a beautiful poem you've written for this sad occasion. It's an amazing skill you have for dealing with your grief. My thoughts are with you and your family. Jim

 Comment Written 27-May-2023


reply by the author on 31-May-2023
    Hi Jim., I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and your caring support for our sad loss of Aaron. The hardest is watching Becky and the kids have to go through so much right now. I hope she has half of the support system with others as I have with all of my wonderful friends here. Love you all and thank you so much!

Comment from Ginda Simpson
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Oh Debi, I am so sorry to hear about this immeasurable loss for your niece and her family. If offering her this prayer/poem, you have given her a piece of your heart. So beautifully written.

 Comment Written 27-May-2023


reply by the author on 31-May-2023
    Hi Ginda , I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and your caring support for our sad loss of Aaron. The hardest is watching Becky and the kids have to go through so much right now. I hope she has half of
    the support system with others as I have with all of my wonderful friends here. Love you all and thank you so much.
Comment from Paul McFarland
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Sorry to hear such tragic news, Debi. It is things like this that test our faith. I'll admit that I struggle at times like this. Those two videos help me cope.

 Comment Written 27-May-2023


reply by the author on 31-May-2023
    Hi Paul, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and your caring support for our sad loss of Aaron. The hardest is watching Becky and the kids have to go through so much right now. I hope she has half of the support system with others as I have with all of my wonderful friends here. Love you all and thank you so much.
Comment from aryr
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Wow! When disaster strikes it seemed all at once, Debi. Aaron was a great father, a loving husband and a fantastic son to all of you. My prayers are definitely with you. Who knows why we suffer as we do, perhaps it will make us stronger? The picture was wonderful and the two videos were special in their own unique way. Blessings n Hugs n Prayers.

 Comment Written 27-May-2023


reply by the author on 31-May-2023
    , Hi Ali, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and your caring support for our sad loss of Aaron. The hardest is watching Becky and the kids have to go through so much right now. I hope she has half of the support system with others as I have with all of my wonderful friends here. Love you all and thank you so much.
reply by aryr on 31-May-2023
    You are so very welcome, Debi. The loss of Aaron was especially hard to take. My prayers are with Becky and the kids.
Comment from Dawn Munro
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Debi, I am so sorry for your family's loss. I don't understand how these things happen, but I pray for you all.
Your poem is so sad but very, very beautiful! Yes, dear Lord, "...can't we please just go back another day..."

 Comment Written 27-May-2023


reply by the author on 27-May-2023
    Dawn, your caring words and friendship meant more to me than you could possibly know. I feel like a warm caring teddy bear just hugged me, then sent six stars to shine over Becky as if to let her know that Aaron is ok.
    Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Comment from WalkerMan
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Dear Debi and Becky, please accept my condolences in this moment of unexpected loss and future without Aaron's loving presence in your lives and those of his children. Sadly, time will not reverse even a bit, but at least it seems he was not conscious upon impact, so did not suffer even briefly.

To the extent that you keep his memory in your own heart, he will remain with you and help you in times when you need his guidance.

Your poem expresses your feelings effectively as its stanzas roll through the consequences of this event for those most directly affected. The last line in each stanza ties them all together, though the plea itself cannot be granted.

I will pray for all of you, particularly for the children, that all do not carry the bitterness of loss but rather the solace of fond memories.

Willie Nelson singing "Remember Me" is perfect for the accompanying video, and "Amazing Grace" always fits such circumstances. -- Mike

 Comment Written 27-May-2023


reply by the author on 27-May-2023
    Mike, your caring words and friendship meant more to me than you could possibly know. Everyone has been so comforting and I feel like a teddy bear just hugged me, then sent six stars to shine over Becky as if to let her know that Aaron is ok.
    Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
reply by WalkerMan on 27-May-2023
    You are most welcome, Debi. Yes, Aaron's soul is safely in God's hands.

    Now here is a song I wrote over fifty years ago, when I might have been drafted into a war from which I may not have returned, so I would have words to leave my beloved young wife and children in remembrance. I'm not a musician, but managed to set it to music. Blessedly, God timed events in my life to keep me out of that conflict. During the decades since then, I have recited it to many in grief over unexpected loss, as what their caring loved one might have said in parting. You have my permission to show it to Becky as what Aaron might have said to her. The three videos there are relevant too. Here is the link:
    https://www.fanstory.com/displaystory.jsp?hd=1&id=879219

    You are again welcome, Debi. -- Mike
Comment from Sanku
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This is so sad ..What could be the reason for his blackout? Your niece would be devastated .My prayers for becky and her kids. For you too who struggle through your grief with the helpof poetry..God give you strength,

 Comment Written 27-May-2023


reply by the author on 31-May-2023
    . Hi Santha , I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and your caring support for our sad loss of Aaron. The hardest is watching Becky and the kids have to go through so much right now. I hope she has half of the support system with others as I have with all of my wonderful friends here. Love you all and thank you so much.
Comment from jenintorre
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Dear Debi
This is such a tragic but wonderful poem. The repetition works so well and the rhyme is exquisite. My heart goes out to all of you. God Bless. Jen.

 Comment Written 27-May-2023


reply by the author on 27-May-2023
    My dear Jen, your caring words and friendship meant more to me than you could possibly know. Everyone has been so comforting and I feel the support along with many hugs. We will send those six stars to shine over Becky as if to let her know that Aaron is ok.
    Thank you from the bottom of my heart.