Comment from mikemagine

Exceptional

Very good! Very well set up and suspenseful. It's a sad but true-to-life story about those afflicted with Dementia, Alzheimer's, or any other bad mental disorder.

Stories like these will help keep people informed!

Great work!!

Mike

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

Hey Mike. Thank you for the golden review. I agree with you, stories like this help others understand(at least a little I hope)
Thanks again,padumachitta

reply by mikemagine on 21-Oct-2014

Sure thing, Padumachitta. And yes, all of us can make some difference when we put our minds to it. You've done so here, in my opinion. Anyone who reads this and goes away totally unimpressed....??? I expect you've made good impressions:-)

Peace!

Mike

Comment from amahra

Excellent

Nice dedication to those who suffer from this disease.

Jack also knows [he] loves her, and

caressing her aching body, [hear?]r and mind.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

Hey Amahra
Thanks for the review and picking up the typos. I really appreciate it.
padumachitta

Comment from scd41

Excellent

A gripping real-life story of love battling it out with dreaded Alzheimer's disease. You have narrated well the rising symptoms of a patient and the pains and sufferings the patient as well as other relatives undergo. The title is also symbolic; if one loses his memory, it is as good as losing the key of life. Best of luck for the contest.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

Hey. Thank you for picking up on the title. Thanks for the review and well wishes.
padumachitta

Comment from perpetualwallflower

Excellent

This is so sad. I know what a terrible toll Alzheimer's can take on ones body and ones loved ones. This is an interesting take on the lost theme. It's really good. Good luck in the contest.

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 Comment Written 20-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

Hi. Thanks for the review. It is autobiographical fiction...with a better ending.
Thanks again,
padumachitta

Comment from Spitfire

Exceptional

You know this hits home with me. Lucky Mary, that her husband is smart enough to make the right decision. I suspect the bruises hurt him more than her. An poignant, insightful story.

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

Hi. Thank you for the six, but mostly thank you for your comments. I wish it was so easy as Mary and Jack make it sound.
My partner and mines decisions with both fathers was much more messy and painfun. And still years later we wonder if we made the right choices.(and now with mom, it starts again)

I know you live with this as well. You area brave woman and a good one.

padumachitta

reply by Spitfire on 20-Oct-2014

I think it's easier to handle with a husband as opposed to a parent. After all, a partner for life is someone you chose. Fate handed you a Mom and Dad who might not be as loveable. :-)

reply by the author on 20-Oct-2014

Hey, I'm pretty sure it just is nasty no matter who. I have learned a lot about people and msyelf through it.
padumachitta

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

IT IS SAD THAT OUR LOVED ONES HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS AND IT IS VERY HARD TO WATCH A BEAUTIFUL PERSON LIKE MY GRANDPA FADE AWAY

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 Comment Written 19-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2014

Hi. It is sad and it is hell for all involved. Thank you for your review.
padumachitta

reply by country ranch writer on 19-Oct-2014

S M I L E