He was Her Husband
He allowed her to keep her dignity70 total reviews
Comment from thequillman
Ann, Your story was a tender one. You are blessed to have the memories of a Dad who understood the importance of dignity. Allowing your mom to feel whole and needed was so loving and honorable. Bless you for this heart-warming story. quill.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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Ann, Your story was a tender one. You are blessed to have the memories of a Dad who understood the importance of dignity. Allowing your mom to feel whole and needed was so loving and honorable. Bless you for this heart-warming story. quill.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2010
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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thanks so much for you very kind and generous review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my story. ann
Comment from Southern Writer
The best love story I have read in years. There was no Dr. Phil to tell your parents how they should act. The simple acts and quiet dignity shown by both of them was wonderfully recorded in your story. Reminds me so much of how I remember the adults in my childhood acted. No need to talk things to death, just act like an adult. Your parents were a class act. You should be proud of them and yourself.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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The best love story I have read in years. There was no Dr. Phil to tell your parents how they should act. The simple acts and quiet dignity shown by both of them was wonderfully recorded in your story. Reminds me so much of how I remember the adults in my childhood acted. No need to talk things to death, just act like an adult. Your parents were a class act. You should be proud of them and yourself.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2010
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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WOW! Six stars from you is double-good! Thanks from the bottom of my heart. I am so very proud of my parents. The opportunity to watch them gave me a good start in life. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. Six stars! I'm so grateful. ann
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written with good form, good flow, good story. it made me smile, made me a little sad, i enjoyed reading this story and i wish you best of luck in the contest
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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this is very well written with good form, good flow, good story. it made me smile, made me a little sad, i enjoyed reading this story and i wish you best of luck in the contest
Comment Written 12-Jun-2010
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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I'm so pleased you enjoyed my story and I appreciate the good wishes. There are some really, really good entries in this contest. ann
Comment from sueseagull
This is simply beautiful. You tell such a heartwarming story of how special your Dad was and the love and respect you have for him. Those very profound feeling are felt through the words you write.
SUE
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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This is simply beautiful. You tell such a heartwarming story of how special your Dad was and the love and respect you have for him. Those very profound feeling are felt through the words you write.
SUE
Comment Written 12-Jun-2010
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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thanks so much for reading my story. I'm glad you liked it and took the time to let me know. ann
Comment from hvysmker
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Daddy walked through the front door, looked at his railroad watch and then walked directly to Mama's chair.
*** Two "walked" close together.
She smiled and gave me a squeeze. "One of these days you'll have a husband and a family. You need to remember, when you stop looking good enough to come home to, they'll stop coming home."
*** Good advice. I've seen more than one good-looking girl get married and then go to pot. Once they get their man, they revert to couch-potatoes. Then they wonder why he cheats on them. A man wants a woman he can be proud of and show off to his friends. One that turns heads when walking with him down the street, not a chubby complaining packhorse.
I recall one good-looking sexy playmate of mine in Honolulu. She left for the mainland and got married to a wealthy man. Three years later, she came back and visited -- as a 300 bag of suet, not even deserving of an FDA stamp.
Another good-looking, nay, beautiful, Chinese girls worked with me. After she married, I could see the progression of weight, hair getting frizzy and teeth turning into fangs.
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Mama was settled into a rocking chair on the front porch, had caught her breath a bit and was ready for company by the time he walked out carrying their coffee.
*** I'd lose the "was" and put a comma in there instead. Mama, settled into..... ?
I'm a little tired today, and I think I'll lay down for spell if you don't mind. Wanna join me?"
*** I know it's dialogue, but I'd use "lie" not "lay" ?
Let's just lay a spell on top of the sheets."
*** lie again. It sounds like they're going to lay some sort of a spell on the sheets. Lay is the process of putting something down. Lie is when it's already lying there.
Very emotional, Ann.
Charlie
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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Daddy walked through the front door, looked at his railroad watch and then walked directly to Mama's chair.
*** Two "walked" close together.
She smiled and gave me a squeeze. "One of these days you'll have a husband and a family. You need to remember, when you stop looking good enough to come home to, they'll stop coming home."
*** Good advice. I've seen more than one good-looking girl get married and then go to pot. Once they get their man, they revert to couch-potatoes. Then they wonder why he cheats on them. A man wants a woman he can be proud of and show off to his friends. One that turns heads when walking with him down the street, not a chubby complaining packhorse.
I recall one good-looking sexy playmate of mine in Honolulu. She left for the mainland and got married to a wealthy man. Three years later, she came back and visited -- as a 300 bag of suet, not even deserving of an FDA stamp.
Another good-looking, nay, beautiful, Chinese girls worked with me. After she married, I could see the progression of weight, hair getting frizzy and teeth turning into fangs.
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Mama was settled into a rocking chair on the front porch, had caught her breath a bit and was ready for company by the time he walked out carrying their coffee.
*** I'd lose the "was" and put a comma in there instead. Mama, settled into..... ?
I'm a little tired today, and I think I'll lay down for spell if you don't mind. Wanna join me?"
*** I know it's dialogue, but I'd use "lie" not "lay" ?
Let's just lay a spell on top of the sheets."
*** lie again. It sounds like they're going to lay some sort of a spell on the sheets. Lay is the process of putting something down. Lie is when it's already lying there.
Very emotional, Ann.
Charlie
Comment Written 12-Jun-2010
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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All of your suggestions are well taken and I'll make the changes. It's true my dad would have said "lay" but he would not have known it was incorrect. He might be a bit annoyed to know I quoted him, knowing it was incorrect. I'll fix it! Thanks for reading.
ann
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If he'd have said "lay", maybe you should leave it in?
My father could never say "electricity", always electericity.
He wasn't anything like your's, though. He was very domineering within the family, a martinet. Conversely, everyone outside the family thought him a nice guy. I spent a lot of time trying to make sure I WASN'T like him.
Oh, he had a few good traits, though It's hard to remember them. The guy was afraid of his own shadow, which is why I made a point of putting myself in harm's way, to prove my own courage.
Charlie
Comment from jmyron
You had a wonderful dad, and he was a wonderful husband as well. The circumstances were different, but I watched first my grandmother, then about ten yrs later my mother go in not very pleasant circumstances. I can only hope that I handled it as well as he did.
John
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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You had a wonderful dad, and he was a wonderful husband as well. The circumstances were different, but I watched first my grandmother, then about ten yrs later my mother go in not very pleasant circumstances. I can only hope that I handled it as well as he did.
John
Comment Written 12-Jun-2010
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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Thank you for reading and commenting. It's difficult for the survivors. I can remember my neighbor coming over to visit my mom sometimes when Daddy wasn't home. I remember my mom saying to her, "I wish John would not ask me how I feel. He knows how I feel. I just want him to treat me like every other day." Daddy did a pretty good job of that, but I know it was difficult. thanks for reading and commenting. ann
Comment from Jnetgame
Great story, ann. It sounds like your mom and dad had a very special relationship and could communicate throught both actions and words. I think this will do well in the contest. Good luck.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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Great story, ann. It sounds like your mom and dad had a very special relationship and could communicate throught both actions and words. I think this will do well in the contest. Good luck.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2010
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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thanks so much for reading and commenting. I'm glad you liked the story, and I appreciate the generous review. ann
Comment from Soledadpaz
This brought tears to my eyes. Your Dad was lovely to look the other way and let your Mama behave as his full partner in every way she could be till the last moments.
And you are right. It is not how you look so much as the essence of home that keeps you coming back. That has been brought to the fore for me in the past year.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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This brought tears to my eyes. Your Dad was lovely to look the other way and let your Mama behave as his full partner in every way she could be till the last moments.
And you are right. It is not how you look so much as the essence of home that keeps you coming back. That has been brought to the fore for me in the past year.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2010
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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thanks so much for reading and commenting. I appreciate your generous review and your time in sharing it. ann
Comment from gramalot8
Dear AnnMuma.... This is the first 6 I have given. Your bio was extremely touching and it brought tears to my eyes. I loved the sweetness of your dad and how he treated your mom. I was impressed that he never suggested or hinted that he knew she was tired, but that he was the tired one and would she join him. Regarding your notes at the bottom, I can hear him telling your mom that because she has been such a wonderful housekeeper all these years, she's earned the time off and deserves a hired lady to be there to serve his queen. Great writing. I can see why you are top rated. I am now a fan.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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Dear AnnMuma.... This is the first 6 I have given. Your bio was extremely touching and it brought tears to my eyes. I loved the sweetness of your dad and how he treated your mom. I was impressed that he never suggested or hinted that he knew she was tired, but that he was the tired one and would she join him. Regarding your notes at the bottom, I can hear him telling your mom that because she has been such a wonderful housekeeper all these years, she's earned the time off and deserves a hired lady to be there to serve his queen. Great writing. I can see why you are top rated. I am now a fan.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2010
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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To be someone first 6 star rating is awesome! I'm so honored and pleased. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ann
Comment from RebelRose
Your daddy was a very wise man. Not many men would have understood what it meant to your mother. It was as if he could look right into her heart and soul and know what she needed. This is a very well-written piece and quite the tear jerker but not so much because it's sad but because it is beautiful.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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Your daddy was a very wise man. Not many men would have understood what it meant to your mother. It was as if he could look right into her heart and soul and know what she needed. This is a very well-written piece and quite the tear jerker but not so much because it's sad but because it is beautiful.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2010
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2010
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I'm glad it was not tearjerker in a "sad" kind of way, because it's not meant that way at all. Those summer memories are so good to take out and enjoy every so often. I'm so lucky. Thank you for reading and for the generous review. I appreciate your time. ann
