Counting The Minutes
Caught forever in a living nightmare24 total reviews
Comment from Jasmine Girl
The story captures the profound anguish and despair of losing a loved one, juxtaposed with the fleeting beauty of nature's sunset. Ultimately, it reflects on the fragility of life and the enduring hope for healing amidst profound loss.
Well done.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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The story captures the profound anguish and despair of losing a loved one, juxtaposed with the fleeting beauty of nature's sunset. Ultimately, it reflects on the fragility of life and the enduring hope for healing amidst profound loss.
Well done.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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This story was about losing my son and the fear I felt while waiting, yet knowing the outcome. I had other children to care for so I had no choice but to go on.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from patcelaw
I read your story very slowly as it was being spoken to me through my program on my iPad. My heart goes out to you for the loss that you experienced on that day. When my parents were visiting at home and they had their second son with them, he was about three years old and he went missing they could not find him. Finally, somebody remembered that there was an abandoned well on the property, and when they went to the well, they found my brother who I've never Met on the water. That was an experience that II'm sure haunted both of my parents for the rest of their lives. I wish you the very best in the contest. Patricia .
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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I read your story very slowly as it was being spoken to me through my program on my iPad. My heart goes out to you for the loss that you experienced on that day. When my parents were visiting at home and they had their second son with them, he was about three years old and he went missing they could not find him. Finally, somebody remembered that there was an abandoned well on the property, and when they went to the well, they found my brother who I've never Met on the water. That was an experience that II'm sure haunted both of my parents for the rest of their lives. I wish you the very best in the contest. Patricia .
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Patricia. I am sorry your family felt this horrible loss as well. I also lost my seventeen year old grandson in a similar accident. It's a tragedy one never recovers fully from.
Hugs, Carol
Comment from BethShelby
I remember reading another story you wrote about this tragic event and my heart goes out to you even now. I know how you feel because I felt that way when my two month was in hospital from the result of vaccine before she died. I felt that way other times when one of my children was missing and I was imagining all sort of bad ending. Thankful they were found but the feeling. You should win this contest hands down because you've expressee your fear will.
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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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I remember reading another story you wrote about this tragic event and my heart goes out to you even now. I know how you feel because I felt that way when my two month was in hospital from the result of vaccine before she died. I felt that way other times when one of my children was missing and I was imagining all sort of bad ending. Thankful they were found but the feeling. You should win this contest hands down because you've expressee your fear will.
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Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Thank you Beth. I remember when my grandson disappeared in the pond and how I felt, but somehow Michael's death had prepared for what was to come with DJ. It wasn't easier, but I knew what to expect. Losing a child at any age for whatever reason, is a fear beyond understanding. My thoughts and prayers to you as well.
Hugs, Carol
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Oh Carol, that was heartbreaking! Was it the airboat that took him? Was he smiling when he watched it, and that smile stayed with him. I like to think it might have been that, or better still, Michael saw Jesus coming to take him into His arms. I am so very sorry for your tragic loss, my friend. You've had a rough life. Good luck in the contest, your story might help other mothers understand how easy it is to lose a beloved child. Love you lots, dear friend. Sandra xx
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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Oh Carol, that was heartbreaking! Was it the airboat that took him? Was he smiling when he watched it, and that smile stayed with him. I like to think it might have been that, or better still, Michael saw Jesus coming to take him into His arms. I am so very sorry for your tragic loss, my friend. You've had a rough life. Good luck in the contest, your story might help other mothers understand how easy it is to lose a beloved child. Love you lots, dear friend. Sandra xx
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Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Thank you Sandra. I didn't put into the story that we had told Michael we were packing to go home and he told his father, "No, he was going to see Mickey Mouse, Pluto and Jesus." My son knew about God but he wasn't that advanced to say something like that unless he knew something we didn't. I will always believe he did!
Hugs, Carol
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I believe it too, Carol. They say that children can still remember Jesus from when they lived with Him before they came to be with us. It's only as we age that we lose that memory. Your Michael knew he was going home, and he'll be waiting for you when it's your turn to go home. And only God knows when that will be. Love you lots, my dear friend. xxx
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It was the only explanation I could accept. He knew he was going and God gave him the opportunity to tell us in his own way.
It's strange, but I had five children, and he is the only one that people always said his smile made him look like an angel.
Hugs and love, Carol
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There you go, he was special. God trusted you with him, knowing you would love that child for the short time you could have him. You are special in God's eyes, too, my friend. He doesn't trust his short time children with just anyone.
Sometimes children die before they should, and God sends them back to make that right. How lucky were you that He chose you to finish what He had started with Michael! I believe you've had more than your share of tests, and you'll have passed them all with flying colours. I can't say that about myself. I'm just privaliged to have known you, even though we haven't met. xxxx 🥰🥰xx