Finding Annie
A little girl lost31 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That is such a sad story, Mary, you gave that poor still-born baby a voice, one that is very believable. I'm sorry it was your mother's best friend that told you, at such a young age yourself, you wouldn't have understood. I hope you father found peace, when you are grieving, you really don't know what you're saying or doing. You've told this story so well, with authors notes that complete the story. Sandra xx
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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That is such a sad story, Mary, you gave that poor still-born baby a voice, one that is very believable. I'm sorry it was your mother's best friend that told you, at such a young age yourself, you wouldn't have understood. I hope you father found peace, when you are grieving, you really don't know what you're saying or doing. You've told this story so well, with authors notes that complete the story. Sandra xx
Comment Written 16-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2023
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Thank you Sandra, I appreciate your review and most of all your kindness.
Best wishes,
Mary
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You are very welcome, Mary. xx
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
A well told story from the point of view of a still born baby and what it might have thought about if it could process what happened. A sad tale, indeed, but a story that need telling.
Take care,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2023
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A well told story from the point of view of a still born baby and what it might have thought about if it could process what happened. A sad tale, indeed, but a story that need telling.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment Written 15-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2023
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Thank you, Rhonda. You got the whole point of the story perfectly.
Thank you for your review and kind words.
I appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mary
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I'm glad I did, Mary. You never know when you interpret other people's work. It really was traumatic for you and your family!
Comment from Sanku
Thankyou for the author's notes. they helped me to understand the whole scenario.. I am sorry for your loss .You have expressed your feelings very well from the point of Annie...
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2023
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Thankyou for the author's notes. they helped me to understand the whole scenario.. I am sorry for your loss .You have expressed your feelings very well from the point of Annie...
Comment Written 15-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2023
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Thank you Sanku, I appreciate your review and kindness.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Ulla
Hi Mary, this story is so very sad, but it was only when I read your notes that it all became clearer. I'm so sorry that this should have happened to you at such a young age. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2023
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Hi Mary, this story is so very sad, but it was only when I read your notes that it all became clearer. I'm so sorry that this should have happened to you at such a young age. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 15-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2023
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Thank you for your review and kindness, Ulla. I appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a sad story, but I can't say I understood it until I read the explanation. Then I read that and didn't understand it yet. You fear Annie is still in a specimen jar? If she was a child in a jar, why would people smile at her? Actually, I've only seen one baby in a jar like that was lost many years earlier as part of a court trial and I accidently found her doing electrical work in a basement like a catacomb. Of course, I'm just one reader and could be suffering brain freeze tonight.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2023
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This is a sad story, but I can't say I understood it until I read the explanation. Then I read that and didn't understand it yet. You fear Annie is still in a specimen jar? If she was a child in a jar, why would people smile at her? Actually, I've only seen one baby in a jar like that was lost many years earlier as part of a court trial and I accidently found her doing electrical work in a basement like a catacomb. Of course, I'm just one reader and could be suffering brain freeze tonight.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2023
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Thank you Carol for the review.
It was meant to tell the story of Annie in a specimen jar. The hand waving and smiling was meant not to reveal her situation until the end. Note I have her thinking and dreaming for the same reason.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from Sally Law
This is so sad yet I understand this because I was the birthing coach for daughter in law. We lost our precious Esther Grace in birth trauma. One minute she was fine; then no heartbeat. In my true story, we mourned and buried her; and my daughter-in-law lived. Eleven months later our Sophia was born. She just turned nine.
Mary, I'm so sorry for you loss of Annie and your mother. What a trial for your family and you at such a young and tender age. Life is so precious and delicate.
Sending you my best today as always and a big hug. A brave thing to post.
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2023
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This is so sad yet I understand this because I was the birthing coach for daughter in law. We lost our precious Esther Grace in birth trauma. One minute she was fine; then no heartbeat. In my true story, we mourned and buried her; and my daughter-in-law lived. Eleven months later our Sophia was born. She just turned nine.
Mary, I'm so sorry for you loss of Annie and your mother. What a trial for your family and you at such a young and tender age. Life is so precious and delicate.
Sending you my best today as always and a big hug. A brave thing to post.
Sal XOs
Comment Written 13-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2023
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Thank you Sally for your kind words and review. I truly appreciate it.
Sorry that your family lost Esther Grace. She will always be a part of your family.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Loretta Bigg
Wow thank you for the useful notes that help explain this sad story in a poem. The end was quite shocking to me and I seldom read notes unless there is something I don't understand, so I am really glad I did. Sorry this happened.
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023
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Wow thank you for the useful notes that help explain this sad story in a poem. The end was quite shocking to me and I seldom read notes unless there is something I don't understand, so I am really glad I did. Sorry this happened.
Comment Written 12-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023
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Thank you Loretta for your review and kind words. I appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Douglas Goff
Oh my goodness. I was very confused by the story until I read your Author's Notes. This is indeed very tragic and terrible.
I hope they don't do things like that anymore.
Seems you have recovered nicely and have become a great person.
That's a testimony to your strength!
D
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023
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Oh my goodness. I was very confused by the story until I read your Author's Notes. This is indeed very tragic and terrible.
I hope they don't do things like that anymore.
Seems you have recovered nicely and have become a great person.
That's a testimony to your strength!
D
Comment Written 12-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2023
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Thank you for your review. I appreciate your kindness and support.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from LJbutterfly
What a haunting story. After reading your notes, the story became so terribly sad. The pretty girl with brown hair looking out the window is the deceased baby in a jar. You dad did the best thing thing by not fully explaining to a seven year old. How riveting and creative this story is.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2023
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What a haunting story. After reading your notes, the story became so terribly sad. The pretty girl with brown hair looking out the window is the deceased baby in a jar. You dad did the best thing thing by not fully explaining to a seven year old. How riveting and creative this story is.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2023
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Thank you for the review and thoughtful words. I appreciate it very much.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from Lisasview
What a sad sad story.. And of course at the age of 7 parents are not going to tell you much ...if anything.
I think your write is quite clever... The jar ...the dream.. I really enjoyed it..The mystery...
Lisasview, new to this site
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2023
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What a sad sad story.. And of course at the age of 7 parents are not going to tell you much ...if anything.
I think your write is quite clever... The jar ...the dream.. I really enjoyed it..The mystery...
Lisasview, new to this site
Comment Written 11-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2023
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Thank you Lisa. I truly appreciate your review and am glad you enjoyed the story.
Best wishes
Mary