Life Never Ends
I believe in Life Before, During and After this time around.58 total reviews
Comment from Mary Shifman
I was moved by your beautiful story. Your relationship with your mother was very special. I know what you mean by having a connection to those who have crossed over. I have those kinds of experiences also and no one can rationalize them away. Very well done.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2021
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I was moved by your beautiful story. Your relationship with your mother was very special. I know what you mean by having a connection to those who have crossed over. I have those kinds of experiences also and no one can rationalize them away. Very well done.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2021
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Thank you for taking the time to read my story!
Comment from mermaids
I enjoyed reading your story and agree with you, those who have changed from their earthly forms are still with us. I like the story about your Uncle James and how he gave you the doll you wanted. This is a positive memoir that encourages the reader.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2021
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I enjoyed reading your story and agree with you, those who have changed from their earthly forms are still with us. I like the story about your Uncle James and how he gave you the doll you wanted. This is a positive memoir that encourages the reader.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2021
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Thank you.
Comment from Judy Lawless
I think you've figured it out, and I thank you for sharing this. You've given us good reason to believe in an after life and have no fear of dying. Your writing is beautiful. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
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I think you've figured it out, and I thank you for sharing this. You've given us good reason to believe in an after life and have no fear of dying. Your writing is beautiful. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
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Thank you.
Comment from tfawcus
Powerful writing. Direct and to the point. Some splendid aphorisms, such as "there is no death, just a change of clothes for our souls." I also found much resonance in your assertion that heaven is here on earth.
You describe your uncle in a way that really brought him to life in my mind. He sounded like a fine man.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
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Powerful writing. Direct and to the point. Some splendid aphorisms, such as "there is no death, just a change of clothes for our souls." I also found much resonance in your assertion that heaven is here on earth.
You describe your uncle in a way that really brought him to life in my mind. He sounded like a fine man.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
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Thank you.
Comment from Terry wrote
What a lovely piece of writing this is ...I feel as though my returning to Fan Story today, after a few years absence, was meant to bring this story to my eyes. I, too, no longer fear death; rather, I await it, as my husband of nearly fifty years is on the other side, waiting for me to join him. I tried, four years ago, to do so but was interrupted by well-meaning friends ... but some day I will be invited by whoever hosts that setting, and am waiting patiently for the joyous reunion. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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What a lovely piece of writing this is ...I feel as though my returning to Fan Story today, after a few years absence, was meant to bring this story to my eyes. I, too, no longer fear death; rather, I await it, as my husband of nearly fifty years is on the other side, waiting for me to join him. I tried, four years ago, to do so but was interrupted by well-meaning friends ... but some day I will be invited by whoever hosts that setting, and am waiting patiently for the joyous reunion. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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Thank you so much! I am returning to fanstory after a rather length absence. AND I have experienced another loss in my life. My second marriage also ended in the death of my spouse from Covid this past December. Every time the sadness starts to close in, I replace it with all of the happy memories. Few women are blessed with two good and wonderfully loving and compassionate partners. I miss them both, but, as you say, someday there were be reunions when our purposes have been reached in this life. Thank you for your review and for sharing with me.
Comment from Soledadpaz
This is just so beautiful and beautifully written I wish I could give you a hundred stars. What you say is so very, very true. Our loved ones don't leave us, they just take another form. Their essence remains. Still, it is so sad that you lost your mother at such a young age. She sacrificed for you, for her family, and gave you the most precious gift there is, unconditional love. And in a way, you were lucky to share with your husband his very last moments on this earth. It reminds me of a quotation I read, where the wife laments that she was supposed to spend the rest of her life with him, but then realizes that he spent the rest of his life with her.
Thank you for this uplifting story.
Sol
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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This is just so beautiful and beautifully written I wish I could give you a hundred stars. What you say is so very, very true. Our loved ones don't leave us, they just take another form. Their essence remains. Still, it is so sad that you lost your mother at such a young age. She sacrificed for you, for her family, and gave you the most precious gift there is, unconditional love. And in a way, you were lucky to share with your husband his very last moments on this earth. It reminds me of a quotation I read, where the wife laments that she was supposed to spend the rest of her life with him, but then realizes that he spent the rest of his life with her.
Thank you for this uplifting story.
Sol
Comment Written 23-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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Thank you for your very kind review.
Comment from SimianSavant
No pun intended, I was entranced reading this. The first story in particular made me think of my new nephew and niece, and what sort of memories I might leave with them over time. I am sorry not to have constructive criticism to offer you as I thought you did such a great job telling the story, offering the right balance of detail, emotion and timing that there were no distractions from the connection to the reader. Which I suppose mirrors the connection you shared in your vivid stories here about your relatives and husband. Thanks for the privilege of reading this, which I would give a six if I had more sixes to give out this week.
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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No pun intended, I was entranced reading this. The first story in particular made me think of my new nephew and niece, and what sort of memories I might leave with them over time. I am sorry not to have constructive criticism to offer you as I thought you did such a great job telling the story, offering the right balance of detail, emotion and timing that there were no distractions from the connection to the reader. Which I suppose mirrors the connection you shared in your vivid stories here about your relatives and husband. Thanks for the privilege of reading this, which I would give a six if I had more sixes to give out this week.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
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Thank you for your encouraging and uplifting review.
Comment from zanya
ThIs essay exudes sincerity and belief in equal measure - the heartfelt emotion surrounding the various family passings is tangible but even more tangible is the firm conviction of the almost perpetual presence of the deceased -excellent
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2015
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ThIs essay exudes sincerity and belief in equal measure - the heartfelt emotion surrounding the various family passings is tangible but even more tangible is the firm conviction of the almost perpetual presence of the deceased -excellent
Comment Written 10-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2015
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Thanks so much for the beautiful sparkly stars!!!! I truly appreciate your reading my work and sharing your thoughts.
Comment from ellie6
An inspiring story. I, too lost my mother in 1956, but she is till around. Her brother, my uncle whom I hadn't seen for 15 years phoned me out of the blue one evening a few years ago. He said he felt strongly that mum had something to tell me. This was at a time when I was going through a personal crisis. There was no way he could have known this, but mum knew.
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2015
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An inspiring story. I, too lost my mother in 1956, but she is till around. Her brother, my uncle whom I hadn't seen for 15 years phoned me out of the blue one evening a few years ago. He said he felt strongly that mum had something to tell me. This was at a time when I was going through a personal crisis. There was no way he could have known this, but mum knew.
Comment Written 10-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2015
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Thanks so much for reading and sharing your own experience with me! I appreciate both.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Well, Ann, it's very easy to see why this poignant coming-of-age story won the Death Be Not Proud writing prompt. I think many of us have experiences with friends and loved ones a lot like you've depicted here with your main characters experiences.
Your dialogue and descriptive narrative were well written and expressed. Your story--while "just" a story--rings of truth.
Death isn't something to be feared. Why worry needlessly over something we simply cannot control. It matters little how fast you can run. Death always catches up with everyone of us eventually. It's what you DO between the time you're born and the day you take your last breath that truly matters.
Well done, and congratulations on your win.
Always with respect
~Dean Kuch :}
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2015
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Well, Ann, it's very easy to see why this poignant coming-of-age story won the Death Be Not Proud writing prompt. I think many of us have experiences with friends and loved ones a lot like you've depicted here with your main characters experiences.
Your dialogue and descriptive narrative were well written and expressed. Your story--while "just" a story--rings of truth.
Death isn't something to be feared. Why worry needlessly over something we simply cannot control. It matters little how fast you can run. Death always catches up with everyone of us eventually. It's what you DO between the time you're born and the day you take your last breath that truly matters.
Well done, and congratulations on your win.
Always with respect
~Dean Kuch :}
Comment Written 10-Nov-2015
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2015
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Thank you so much. My story is true; I have lived a blessed life and, in my opinion, in a singularly special family and time. I appreciate your time in reading and commenting. Thanks so much.
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The pleasure was mine entirely, Ann.
~Dean