Top of the Mountain
Hug them, squeeze them, love them . . . every day.180 total reviews
Comment from Mustang Patty
Bob, I'm so sorry. There just aren't any words. I hope your wife and you didn't have anything worse to suffer as the pastor said. The top of the mountain is an awful lonely place,
Hugs,
~patty~
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Bob, I'm so sorry. There just aren't any words. I hope your wife and you didn't have anything worse to suffer as the pastor said. The top of the mountain is an awful lonely place,
Hugs,
~patty~
Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Thanks so much, Patty. We divorced a year after this happened unfortunately an dPat passed away from cancer two years ago. I have remarried and have two beautiful children and many many granchildren on my second wife's side. Bless you and yours always, Patty. Bob
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
My love and pride in you both and the rest of friends and family. I had to read this and it broke my heart as I do know how you feel and yet I don't. I lost my four at once, and yet it is still not the same as you. I feel your loss and pain in this piece and please know I am proud of you
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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My love and pride in you both and the rest of friends and family. I had to read this and it broke my heart as I do know how you feel and yet I don't. I lost my four at once, and yet it is still not the same as you. I feel your loss and pain in this piece and please know I am proud of you
Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Thanks so much, Barb. I appreciate your sincerity and time in reading this memorial of sorts. Blessings. Bob
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
'True, our lives are molded by multitudes of events -- both good and bad. We try to remember the good things and purposely shove the unpleasant ones out of our minds. Those that we attempt to dismiss, however, are the happenings we will never forget. '
My goodness what a story! I think this is one of the most poignant reads I have ever had the pleasure to read, and it was highly emotional but also incredibly well written and paced. There is so much tragedy in the world.You work is a shining light in that dark world. Very kind regards and well done , Meia x
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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'True, our lives are molded by multitudes of events -- both good and bad. We try to remember the good things and purposely shove the unpleasant ones out of our minds. Those that we attempt to dismiss, however, are the happenings we will never forget. '
My goodness what a story! I think this is one of the most poignant reads I have ever had the pleasure to read, and it was highly emotional but also incredibly well written and paced. There is so much tragedy in the world.You work is a shining light in that dark world. Very kind regards and well done , Meia x
Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Thanks so much, Meia. I appreciate yuour sincerity and expressed feelings. You have a big beautiful mheart, my friend. Blessings, X Bob
Comment from prettybluebirds
Exceptional. Hi, Bob. I reviewed this before for you, but it came in my messages today so here I am reading it again. I completely understand your pain and I remember the empty room in our house too. My son's had a school picture taken one month before his death too.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2017
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Exceptional. Hi, Bob. I reviewed this before for you, but it came in my messages today so here I am reading it again. I completely understand your pain and I remember the empty room in our house too. My son's had a school picture taken one month before his death too.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2017
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Thanks so much, April. People don't know unless they ahve suffered such a loss, do they? Bless you and thsanks for reading this old one. :) Bob (You should have saved your six, but i am truly grateful,my friend. Blessings, X Bob
Comment from maggieadams
Oh my God, the priest was right...you have been to the Top of the Mountain...there is nothing worse...all the events you mentioned in the beginning...you're right, they are nothing compared to losing your child. Your writing, of course, was without flaw, full of voice, and I was with you with my heart in my throat as you detailed the event...I was hopeful when he was going through surgery, but you told me to be realistic...God Bless you and your wife.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2016
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Oh my God, the priest was right...you have been to the Top of the Mountain...there is nothing worse...all the events you mentioned in the beginning...you're right, they are nothing compared to losing your child. Your writing, of course, was without flaw, full of voice, and I was with you with my heart in my throat as you detailed the event...I was hopeful when he was going through surgery, but you told me to be realistic...God Bless you and your wife.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2016
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Thanks so much, Maggie. Your six stars are so generous of you. Bobby the third (I'm a junior) was our only child at the tiem and my wife could not have anymore. We were married 16 years and the death of bobby due to depression etc, tore our marriage apart. I have since remarried and have a son and a daughter.
ps. There was no christmas that year of course. My wife had never driven and Bobby and I convinced her to go to the DMV the day safter Thanksgiving and get her liscense. as it turned out, she remarried also but never learned how to drive or get a driver's liscense. Life is strange, isn't it? X Bob
Comment from Commando
One of the better, "if not the best," short story I've read Bob. You are a gifted writer! Is this your son's photo? You spoke of my "being a brave soul" earlier. May I say, "you and Pat are above and beyond, 'brave souls,' my friend." Is Pat still keeping, "you in line?" Congratulations on your first novel "Fatal Beauty" and your second, "Triple Crossed." Come 1st of the year, I will be traveling to Afghanistan on some Joint Services Commando advisory duty. Upon returning, I look forward to reading your work. Keep writing, "your heart out," Bob. Should your quill break, "I'll send another." Merry Christmas to all. Bill
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2016
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One of the better, "if not the best," short story I've read Bob. You are a gifted writer! Is this your son's photo? You spoke of my "being a brave soul" earlier. May I say, "you and Pat are above and beyond, 'brave souls,' my friend." Is Pat still keeping, "you in line?" Congratulations on your first novel "Fatal Beauty" and your second, "Triple Crossed." Come 1st of the year, I will be traveling to Afghanistan on some Joint Services Commando advisory duty. Upon returning, I look forward to reading your work. Keep writing, "your heart out," Bob. Should your quill break, "I'll send another." Merry Christmas to all. Bill
Comment Written 22-Dec-2016
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2016
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Hi, Bill So nice of you to take the time to read this account. The only thing that heals is time, my friend. The death of Bobby ended up being key in the termination of our marriage as it turne dout. I remarried as did Pat. I subsequently have a son and a daughter and since Pat couldn't have anymore, she had none to replace Bobby. She passed away three years ago from cancer. we were in touch each year at Christmas until then
Thanks so much for your words and I wish you well in Afghanistan. Please come home safely. Stay in touch if you can. Bless you and yours always. Bob
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Sorry to hear that Pat passed from cancer. Congratulations on your remarriage and having a son and daughter. Sounds like some of your past voyages, "have been somewhat choppy." However, it appears that the waters have calmed, "and your sailing is smooth." Bill
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Exactly. Thanks, Bill.
Comment from Kelly2
Bob, I only give you a 5 because I know this is an old post and it won't count. But if it would take the pain from you, I would give you all my 6s from here until eternity. I know that you loved your son and would trade places if you could. But we both know that no amount of bargaining will take it away.
It will be 35 years ago this December, but I know there is still a hole in your heart that will never truly heal. I hope that you no longer blame yourself and have found some acceptance, bitter though it may be. The memories that you have of him are the most precious thing you have and I really hope that they now bring a smile to your face.
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(14 hugs for every year you had him in your life, and that he had you as a father.)
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016
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Bob, I only give you a 5 because I know this is an old post and it won't count. But if it would take the pain from you, I would give you all my 6s from here until eternity. I know that you loved your son and would trade places if you could. But we both know that no amount of bargaining will take it away.
It will be 35 years ago this December, but I know there is still a hole in your heart that will never truly heal. I hope that you no longer blame yourself and have found some acceptance, bitter though it may be. The memories that you have of him are the most precious thing you have and I really hope that they now bring a smile to your face.
K
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(14 hugs for every year you had him in your life, and that he had you as a father.)
Comment Written 22-Sep-2016
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2016
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Thank you, Kel. You are so understanding and kind. Blessings, Bob 0000000000000
Comment from Teresa Paul
Oh Bob! What tragedies you have endured. I simply do not understand how you get by everyday without bursting into tears. Is your wife OK? I know it was a long time ago. It has been 13 years since I lost my son and I understand the heartache that never leaves and you carry it around like a shroud for the rest of your life. God bless my friend. Yours,, Teresa.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2013
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Oh Bob! What tragedies you have endured. I simply do not understand how you get by everyday without bursting into tears. Is your wife OK? I know it was a long time ago. It has been 13 years since I lost my son and I understand the heartache that never leaves and you carry it around like a shroud for the rest of your life. God bless my friend. Yours,, Teresa.
Comment Written 03-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2013
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How did you lose your son, T? Wow! Yes, we were married in 1965...Bobby was born in '67 and died in '81 per the story. We were married 16 years and the death of our son caused us to end up divorcing for a multitude of reasons. Sadly, Pat, his mother died four months ago of cancer. One day at a time is how you get through as I am beginning to realize you are used to also. Bob
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That is a very long story. I will have to tell you when I finish your book. It is getting close to an anniversary and I am still tender. I will tell you soon. It isn't as bad as what you went through with your son. Yours, T.
Comment from Judian James
The year my dad died, My mom and I skipped Christmas as well. I remember that feeling all too clearly. This was so heart-wrenching to read, Bob, most especially after reading your current post about the loss of your daughter a year ago. You've climbed that mountain twice ... Please tell me if you have any children left? excellent piece of writing with so much emotion conveyed. What a tragedy.
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2011
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The year my dad died, My mom and I skipped Christmas as well. I remember that feeling all too clearly. This was so heart-wrenching to read, Bob, most especially after reading your current post about the loss of your daughter a year ago. You've climbed that mountain twice ... Please tell me if you have any children left? excellent piece of writing with so much emotion conveyed. What a tragedy.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2011
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2011
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Thank you for taking the time, Judian. I'll bet that was a difficult time for you...for sure. Christmas is so hard to handle when their is a death in the family especially. Bob
Comment from Mountainstar2
This is a beautiful story, that is well written. It broke my heart to know this child is gone to heaven. We don't know why bad things happen to good people, but we know they do in life.
This is a loving tribute to the son of your heart, and knowing he is at rest might help the pain. Blessings for a love you will always keep in your heart...MS2..
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2010
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This is a beautiful story, that is well written. It broke my heart to know this child is gone to heaven. We don't know why bad things happen to good people, but we know they do in life.
This is a loving tribute to the son of your heart, and knowing he is at rest might help the pain. Blessings for a love you will always keep in your heart...MS2..
Comment Written 26-Jun-2010
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2010
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Thanks so much, Mountainstar. I appreciat ethis....Bob
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You are very welcome MS2..