Final Words of Life
My mom's final words82 total reviews
Comment from WalkerMan
Your mom was so fortunate to have been graced with this last coherent time with you and other family members gathered around her, as many -- possibly most -- departing people are not able to speak, especially to calmly dispense such loving wisdom she had gained in her lifetime.
For better understanding, I also read "Reaching Out from Heaven" (2013).
Clearly, your dear mom was at the center of the wondrous love pervading your entire extended family -- indeed the protective thorn to so many roses. Your lovely tribute to her is a splendid remembrance your family will cherish down through succeeding generations, as her wise words of gentle guidance continue to resonate in their lives.
Superb.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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Your mom was so fortunate to have been graced with this last coherent time with you and other family members gathered around her, as many -- possibly most -- departing people are not able to speak, especially to calmly dispense such loving wisdom she had gained in her lifetime.
For better understanding, I also read "Reaching Out from Heaven" (2013).
Clearly, your dear mom was at the center of the wondrous love pervading your entire extended family -- indeed the protective thorn to so many roses. Your lovely tribute to her is a splendid remembrance your family will cherish down through succeeding generations, as her wise words of gentle guidance continue to resonate in their lives.
Superb.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2019
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Oh, you gave me a gift by reading this on Thanksgiving. I will read more of your writings as well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You gave me tears of joy. Happy Thanksgiving.
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You are most welcome. My children are over nine hundred miles away, and my beloved younger sister is even farther; so your review of this post and my reciprocal review of yours kept me occupied on a day when all my other FanStory friends were busy with their own families.
You are a good writer, so I hope you will post more often.
My own posting has slowed down because I am busy helping some other FanStorians get published (two poets so far, a novelist in progress, and others waiting), while I'm also working on the Third Edition of my own literary art book (which includes poems by some of my friends here). If you are looking for other good things to read, look at recent posts by my English
friend, Brenda Bickers. -- Mike
Comment from dmt1967
Never mind about you being in tears, you nearly had me going and crying isn't me. This is emotional stuff my friend and to write like this about something so near your heart... A well deserved win and congratulations. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2015
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Never mind about you being in tears, you nearly had me going and crying isn't me. This is emotional stuff my friend and to write like this about something so near your heart... A well deserved win and congratulations. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2015
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You know, this happened 15 years ago, and it was so beautiful and emotional and something I felt needed to be written for my children who never met my mom. I wouldn't have been able to write this if it was fresh. But your review, made me feel proud of my writing and put a smile on my face. Thank you!
Comment from Dawny53
I have to tell you, this was a really emotional read for me.. at times it got pretty tough to go on..you wrote it so well.. I wish my mom would have been coherent when she passed.. you were very fortunate that your mother was able to speak with you.. it was an excellent read.. well deserved of being a winner,..
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2015
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I have to tell you, this was a really emotional read for me.. at times it got pretty tough to go on..you wrote it so well.. I wish my mom would have been coherent when she passed.. you were very fortunate that your mother was able to speak with you.. it was an excellent read.. well deserved of being a winner,..
Comment Written 28-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 01-Mar-2015
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Thank you Dawny53, I appreciate your wonderful review. Many hugs and prayers for loosing your mother as well.
Comment from Jacob Collins
Having lost my Nan to cancer a couple of years ago, this story held particular resonance with me. You quite clearly conveyed the emotion's of your mother's relatives well and I thought the way you entered her mind was also impressive. A well written, emotional piece...Jacob
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015
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Having lost my Nan to cancer a couple of years ago, this story held particular resonance with me. You quite clearly conveyed the emotion's of your mother's relatives well and I thought the way you entered her mind was also impressive. A well written, emotional piece...Jacob
Comment Written 27-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2015
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Thanks for the wonderful review. Sorry to hear about your loss as well. Writing seems to help me deal with the losses in life.
Comment from l.raven
OMG Bobby JO...tears....such a sad story...but also beautiful...she got to say goodbye to all her loved ones...and the Roses...how sad...but wonderful your father said he would take care of all her Roses...CONGRATULATIONS on a wonderfully written story...and a prefect picture....Luff Linda xxoo love
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2014
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OMG Bobby JO...tears....such a sad story...but also beautiful...she got to say goodbye to all her loved ones...and the Roses...how sad...but wonderful your father said he would take care of all her Roses...CONGRATULATIONS on a wonderfully written story...and a prefect picture....Luff Linda xxoo love
Comment Written 14-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2014
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Thank you for this wonderful review. I am humbled. Many hugs for the 6 stars.
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you are always so welcome Bobby Jo...Luff
Comment from Carole Rosa
Bobby Jo, I came to your profile page to learn about you and I chose this absolutely touching and beautiful story to read. Oh my goodness, this is so lovely. I was with my father when he took his last breath. It's an experience that only another person who has walked in your shoes can understand. I don't know when your mother passed away, but I'm so sorry for you and your family. I was close to crying while I read your story. So nice. Carole
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2014
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Bobby Jo, I came to your profile page to learn about you and I chose this absolutely touching and beautiful story to read. Oh my goodness, this is so lovely. I was with my father when he took his last breath. It's an experience that only another person who has walked in your shoes can understand. I don't know when your mother passed away, but I'm so sorry for you and your family. I was close to crying while I read your story. So nice. Carole
Comment Written 05-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 05-Sep-2014
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Thank you and sorry for your loss. It is a moment that not everyone gets with their loved ones. I wanted to opt out and not do it. But I wouldn't have had a story to tell if I wouldn't have been there. One of the most beautiful and sad moments of my life. My oldest daughter will be 15 next month. I think I'm finding time to go back now and grieve a healthy way. I was so overwhelmed with being a new mother and dealing with the loss that my grieving wasn't healthy. I felt sad and guilty or happy and guilty. Thanks for your wonderful review. Many hugs and prayers.
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Bobby Jo. Thank you for your wonderful reply. Most of our community can relate to one another, during times in our lives. Everyone has to die, but what I don't understand is why do older people have to go through so much pain to do it. Cancer is a terrible disease. Thank you again. Carole
Comment from nelliesellie
I love the work. Your mother was a strong woman. She was smart. She knew her family well. I think she wanted to see the new grand baby very much. But she did not want to upset you. Great work, for your mother and you.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014
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I love the work. Your mother was a strong woman. She was smart. She knew her family well. I think she wanted to see the new grand baby very much. But she did not want to upset you. Great work, for your mother and you.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014
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Thank you, my mother actually made a promise to stay alive until I had her. If your interested, her cancer story is on this sight called, Reaching Out From Heaven. It is how I felt her connection after she passed. Thanks for the awesome review. Many hugs.
Comment from joann r romei
This was amazing, what an honor for her to have had all of her loved ones around, u all were blessed as well, not everyone gets to say goodbye.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014
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This was amazing, what an honor for her to have had all of her loved ones around, u all were blessed as well, not everyone gets to say goodbye.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014
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We were blessed. Thanks for the heartfelt review and six stars.
Comment from Cin
Your story made me cry, Bobby Jo - I think anyone who has watched someone pass away would relate with this - everyone is on a journey are they not - your mother, accepting her own death - and those that love her, accepting her death and their own life. Very emotive piece.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014
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Your story made me cry, Bobby Jo - I think anyone who has watched someone pass away would relate with this - everyone is on a journey are they not - your mother, accepting her own death - and those that love her, accepting her death and their own life. Very emotive piece.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014
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Hugs for the tears. Thanks for the heartfelt review and six star review.
Comment from Pyrrho
A sad tale but well written. I found no reason to suggest changing even a letter so my assessment is that this is an excellent bit of prose.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014
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A sad tale but well written. I found no reason to suggest changing even a letter so my assessment is that this is an excellent bit of prose.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback. Yes, this is non-fiction. It happened pretty much the way I wrote it.
