Top of the Mountain
Hug them, squeeze them, love them . . . every day.180 total reviews
Comment from S.M.E.Schultz
How heartbreaking! I have only one child and though she is grown with three children of her own i dread that day may come. And was the minister correct? I cannot imagine anything worse!
The description is crystal clear and precise; no mistaking the emotion and anguish in the wording.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2017
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How heartbreaking! I have only one child and though she is grown with three children of her own i dread that day may come. And was the minister correct? I cannot imagine anything worse!
The description is crystal clear and precise; no mistaking the emotion and anguish in the wording.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2017
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Thank you for understnding and your time. Bless you, Susan.. Bob
Comment from Judy Couch
You have my deepest sympathy. I can't imagine losing a child. This entire story has held my attention throughout. It's so different from the way my life has gone.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017
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You have my deepest sympathy. I can't imagine losing a child. This entire story has held my attention throughout. It's so different from the way my life has gone.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017
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Thanks so much, Judy. I appreciate your concern and understanding. Bless you, my true friend. Bob
Comment from evilynne
Your story touched me deeply and brought me to tears. I was so sorry to read about the loss you and your wife experienced. The loss of a child is the most horrific experience a parent can endure. As for your story, it is a very fitting tribute and, of course, well written and you are to be congratulated on your win. Evi
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017
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Your story touched me deeply and brought me to tears. I was so sorry to read about the loss you and your wife experienced. The loss of a child is the most horrific experience a parent can endure. As for your story, it is a very fitting tribute and, of course, well written and you are to be congratulated on your win. Evi
Comment Written 02-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017
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Thank you, Evi. Bless you for your concerns and comments on this little story I wrote about eight years ago. It was bobby's birthday in February and I thought it appropriate because of that. Thank you again, X Bob
Comment from frogbook
Oh my gosh, my friend. I'm suffering with you right now. So very sad, and so compassionately written. Hard and real and so painful. A great write about a horrible event. God bless you. JoAnn
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017
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Oh my gosh, my friend. I'm suffering with you right now. So very sad, and so compassionately written. Hard and real and so painful. A great write about a horrible event. God bless you. JoAnn
Comment Written 02-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017
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Hi, JoAnn. Thank you for your understanding and six star review. I wrote this about six years ago and it was my son's birthday in February...so I figured why not post it again. Bless you and thanks again. Your friend, Bob
Comment from Autumn Splendour
The pain of losing a child continues long after his death. I lost my son to schizophrenia. He's alive but out of touch with the world.
Thanks for sharing. As always your writing is a pleasure to read.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017
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The pain of losing a child continues long after his death. I lost my son to schizophrenia. He's alive but out of touch with the world.
Thanks for sharing. As always your writing is a pleasure to read.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2017
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Thanks so much for your taking a look at this, AS. Of course at least your son is still living. Big difference no matter what his state is. when they are gone...there is no more. Blessings. Bob
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Bob,
Live description of heart touching true story having height of the Everest and depth of the Pacific Ocean!
Impressive phraseology, smooth and captivating, spontaneous flow from the beginning to the end with inspiring philosophy and lively imagery.
"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."
Excellent!
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2017
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Hello Bob,
Live description of heart touching true story having height of the Everest and depth of the Pacific Ocean!
Impressive phraseology, smooth and captivating, spontaneous flow from the beginning to the end with inspiring philosophy and lively imagery.
"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."
Excellent!
Comment Written 28-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2017
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Thank you so much RP. I do so appreciate your review of this revived posting. Your six stars are appreciated very much. Bless you, my friend. Bob
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
Oh, Bob, my heart goes out to you. I held my breath while my kids went from 13 to 20, and now I'm holding my breath while my grandkids do the same. In two days our eldest granddaughter turns 14. You truly have been to the top of the mountain and lived your worst nightmare. It's a tough way to get strong. Another tearful hug. Giddy
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2017
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Oh, Bob, my heart goes out to you. I held my breath while my kids went from 13 to 20, and now I'm holding my breath while my grandkids do the same. In two days our eldest granddaughter turns 14. You truly have been to the top of the mountain and lived your worst nightmare. It's a tough way to get strong. Another tearful hug. Giddy
Comment Written 28-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2017
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Thaanks so much, my dear friend. I appreciate your understanding. Bless you and yours always. Bob
Comment from Selina Stambi
Oh, Bob, I held my breath, hardly daring to breathe as I read.
I can imagine the good Father's exhortation was true ... but how hard to hear even such encouragement.
Unbearably beautiful. I imagine you never quite recover from such a loss, do you?
Sonali
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2017
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Oh, Bob, I held my breath, hardly daring to breathe as I read.
I can imagine the good Father's exhortation was true ... but how hard to hear even such encouragement.
Unbearably beautiful. I imagine you never quite recover from such a loss, do you?
Sonali
Comment Written 27-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2017
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Thanks so much, sonali. I appreciate your understanding and comment. No, losing a child is something that haunts you for thr rest of your days, I think. Bless you and yours always. Bob (ps. Thank you for the six stars...you are too kind.)
Comment from Jacob Collins
I really struggled to put this into words, I couldn't believe what had happened to you and your family when I was reading this, I can imagine that this must've been a struggle to write, even many years down the line. This is a really excellent biography and a heartbreaking read.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
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I really struggled to put this into words, I couldn't believe what had happened to you and your family when I was reading this, I can imagine that this must've been a struggle to write, even many years down the line. This is a really excellent biography and a heartbreaking read.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
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Thank you, Jacob for taking the time and the gift of six stars. I wrote this over six years ago. It is a revived post. My son's birthday falls in February. Blessings. Bob
Comment from estory
This is very poignant and cuts deep. that last telephone conversation with your son really hammers and echoes in the ear during this piece, in all the ensuing silence. That lost bowling ball bag, that simple piece in the quilt of time that proved so tragic. that image of you and your wife like wilted flowers was very touching. estory
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
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This is very poignant and cuts deep. that last telephone conversation with your son really hammers and echoes in the ear during this piece, in all the ensuing silence. That lost bowling ball bag, that simple piece in the quilt of time that proved so tragic. that image of you and your wife like wilted flowers was very touching. estory
Comment Written 27-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
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Thank you so much, estory for your time, the stars and especially your acute understanding of the story. Bless you always. Bob