Top of the Mountain
Hug them, squeeze them, love them . . . every day.180 total reviews
Comment from Sally Carter
It is a privilege to be able to read and share such a searingly honest account of personal tragedy. No one who has not experienced such a loss can possibly understand what it feels like - if I think of my own kids, I can TRY to imagine how I would respond, but it still feels a totally inadequate exercise. Your late son looks a beautiful boy. I hope you are able to remember and enjoy the happiness he brought into your lives. Sally
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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It is a privilege to be able to read and share such a searingly honest account of personal tragedy. No one who has not experienced such a loss can possibly understand what it feels like - if I think of my own kids, I can TRY to imagine how I would respond, but it still feels a totally inadequate exercise. Your late son looks a beautiful boy. I hope you are able to remember and enjoy the happiness he brought into your lives. Sally
Comment Written 26-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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Thank you, Sally. I believe you are a genuine, loving mother and You do understand, don't you ...Bob
Comment from BJean
I'm glad you shared your story. To be an only child so intensified the pain, and do I know about the guilt! God will use it now, to show others that they can survive. The priest was so right. Once we've been to the mountain, and the seeds begin to grow from the mire, God can use us to help others. Thank you for sharing this extremely sorrowful time in your life.
Jean
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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I'm glad you shared your story. To be an only child so intensified the pain, and do I know about the guilt! God will use it now, to show others that they can survive. The priest was so right. Once we've been to the mountain, and the seeds begin to grow from the mire, God can use us to help others. Thank you for sharing this extremely sorrowful time in your life.
Jean
Comment Written 26-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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Thanks so much, Jean. I believe in that also. I appreciate you taking the time and your heartfelt comments are inspiring...Bob
Comment from Suzie B
My dear Bob,
My heart aches for you and your lady.
The empty place in hearts once full can't ever hope to be filled. Time is not a healing thing when it comes to this type of loss...for each day marks another anniversary of a life not completed.
I have one child ... no parent should ever have to go through the agony and despair of such a loss.
You have written a gut wrenching account of the loss of a beautiful boy ... I wish I could reach out and hug you both.
United in thought.
Suzie
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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My dear Bob,
My heart aches for you and your lady.
The empty place in hearts once full can't ever hope to be filled. Time is not a healing thing when it comes to this type of loss...for each day marks another anniversary of a life not completed.
I have one child ... no parent should ever have to go through the agony and despair of such a loss.
You have written a gut wrenching account of the loss of a beautiful boy ... I wish I could reach out and hug you both.
United in thought.
Suzie
Comment Written 26-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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Suzie, in just what I know about you so far from FS, you are a heart person who has had her share of suffering...I thank you for this review more than ever.. Bob
Comment from kburdon
Wow Mastery!
It seems a shame that I have to write more than that, but you know what Fanstory is like about those short reviews!
But really I think Wow sums it up, what an honest, gut-wrenchingly emotional piece of writing. I would dare anyone to read that and not be moved.
You have my utmost respect for writing such a story. Not sure I could have done so.
Blessings to you and your family.
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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Wow Mastery!
It seems a shame that I have to write more than that, but you know what Fanstory is like about those short reviews!
But really I think Wow sums it up, what an honest, gut-wrenchingly emotional piece of writing. I would dare anyone to read that and not be moved.
You have my utmost respect for writing such a story. Not sure I could have done so.
Blessings to you and your family.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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Thanks so much, Kburdon (Nmae please?) I feel strange calling you KBurdon for some reason...One is that you have a wonderful warm heart and I cannot pass those up...Bob
Comment from Mrs Jones
Though what the pastor said was true and comforting to a degree. he should have said into the bowels of hell and not the top of the mountain. You are my BBP. Writing this could not have been easy- I know, there are too many little SPAG's.
Such a beautiful child. I will keep you in my heart today. God Bless.
Rosie
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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Though what the pastor said was true and comforting to a degree. he should have said into the bowels of hell and not the top of the mountain. You are my BBP. Writing this could not have been easy- I know, there are too many little SPAG's.
Such a beautiful child. I will keep you in my heart today. God Bless.
Rosie
Comment Written 26-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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Ahhh, Rosie...Thanks so much...you are an angel....Bobbie
Comment from medicnate
I'd rate it six stars if I could, but I'm out. This was a very touching memorial. I am so sorry for your loss. I have one son and two daughters and don't know what I would do if I lost any of them. I hope you are able to find solace in your writing, you are very talented. God bless you.
~medicnate~
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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I'd rate it six stars if I could, but I'm out. This was a very touching memorial. I am so sorry for your loss. I have one son and two daughters and don't know what I would do if I lost any of them. I hope you are able to find solace in your writing, you are very talented. God bless you.
~medicnate~
Comment Written 26-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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Thanks so much, Nate. Yes, I survive many things with my writing. I appreciate your take on this and God bless you and your family always. Bob (PS Keep that talented pen of yours going also Mr. Stephen King! Bob
Comment from maxic59
I know that takes a lot to share, your story. I have nearly lost and was able to hang on to my daughter many times through her seizures, last one only a few weeks ago, I have had that phone call, come back she's taken a turn for the worse we've called a code blue. I have driven that road like you clinging onto faith and hope. but I have my daghter.
bless you both
onya mate :)
cheers max
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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I know that takes a lot to share, your story. I have nearly lost and was able to hang on to my daughter many times through her seizures, last one only a few weeks ago, I have had that phone call, come back she's taken a turn for the worse we've called a code blue. I have driven that road like you clinging onto faith and hope. but I have my daghter.
bless you both
onya mate :)
cheers max
Comment Written 26-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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You have the right idea, sitting outside with a pen and listening, Max. I feel for you and those trips have to hurt so very much...I prayto God you will find some relief somehow, What a good Mom you are...I can tell by your words....Bless you, Bob
Comment from Readywriter52
This is a very tragic story. It's too bad parents can't put their children in cotton balls until they are grown. All parents can do is raise them right and hope nothing bad happens to them.
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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This is a very tragic story. It's too bad parents can't put their children in cotton balls until they are grown. All parents can do is raise them right and hope nothing bad happens to them.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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Yes, there is no way to protect themevery minute of their lives. for the longest time, I blamed myself for being so complacent with allowing him to ride home...not evenknowing withwho? God! Bless you for this fine review and comments...Bob
Comment from Belinda
I'm sorry about everything you write about in this testimony, and you are right to choose the one that has the most impact in your life. I'm sorry about the accident that took your son's life, that you describe so vividly as if it happened just yesterday. What the pastor said was true, though at that time it must have hurt you. Thanks for sharing this part of your life.
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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I'm sorry about everything you write about in this testimony, and you are right to choose the one that has the most impact in your life. I'm sorry about the accident that took your son's life, that you describe so vividly as if it happened just yesterday. What the pastor said was true, though at that time it must have hurt you. Thanks for sharing this part of your life.
Comment Written 25-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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And thank you for understanding and taking the time, Belinda.....Bob
Comment from Annelisa
I don't even know where to start, Bob. This is truly a heart-wrenching story.
I have four boys and I know that the loss of any one of them would be devastating. My oldest son is fourteen and your story has reminded me not to take anything for granted. Each day is a gift.
Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us.
Annelisa
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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I don't even know where to start, Bob. This is truly a heart-wrenching story.
I have four boys and I know that the loss of any one of them would be devastating. My oldest son is fourteen and your story has reminded me not to take anything for granted. Each day is a gift.
Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us.
Annelisa
Comment Written 25-Sep-2009
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2009
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TGhank you, Anne..Hold them and love them as much as you can while you can...Bob