When Blood Collides
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "A Balancing Act"A family's love is tested.
23 total reviews
Comment from w.j.debi
You had me chuckling in this one. The things we do for love, and obviously you do love her because you do them with a smile and don't grumble in her presence.
Great characterization and descriptions to give life to the story.
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2015
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You had me chuckling in this one. The things we do for love, and obviously you do love her because you do them with a smile and don't grumble in her presence.
Great characterization and descriptions to give life to the story.
Comment Written 23-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 23-Feb-2015
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I didn't laugh at the time, but I do now. LOL
Comment from Rosalyne
Hi, Shari.
You write with such warmth and humour, even faced with a difficult situation. Caring for our elderly parents is challenging to say the least. You gave your mom a wonderful home, where she was loved and respected. I'm sorry your sister was going through such a rough time, but you didn't need that extra burden dumped on you. You had so much to contend with, balancing teaching, and caring for your mom.
Bye, my friend!
Rosalyne :)
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2015
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Hi, Shari.
You write with such warmth and humour, even faced with a difficult situation. Caring for our elderly parents is challenging to say the least. You gave your mom a wonderful home, where she was loved and respected. I'm sorry your sister was going through such a rough time, but you didn't need that extra burden dumped on you. You had so much to contend with, balancing teaching, and caring for your mom.
Bye, my friend!
Rosalyne :)
Comment Written 25-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2015
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Thank you for such a heartwarming empathetic review.
Shari xx
Comment from Muffins
People at the supermarket make it a sport to judge a person's life, personality, religion and financial status by the items in their cart. What if your mother wanted a case of her favorite beer and a student and his mother saw you? Anyway Spitfire, I can say that your life is not boring. Your personal life, creative life are like a novel with deep conflicts, soaring resolutions, and bumps in the road filled with determination and love.
I've enjoyed reading each chapter regarding your mother's move into your space. Each one offers more goodies and surprises you not only discover about yourself but your mother as well. In a few months, a routine will start to fall into place and it will become your new normal.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2015
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People at the supermarket make it a sport to judge a person's life, personality, religion and financial status by the items in their cart. What if your mother wanted a case of her favorite beer and a student and his mother saw you? Anyway Spitfire, I can say that your life is not boring. Your personal life, creative life are like a novel with deep conflicts, soaring resolutions, and bumps in the road filled with determination and love.
I've enjoyed reading each chapter regarding your mother's move into your space. Each one offers more goodies and surprises you not only discover about yourself but your mother as well. In a few months, a routine will start to fall into place and it will become your new normal.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2015
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Thanks for an amazing review. New normal is coming soon--very frustrating but laughable too. :-)
Comment from adewpearl
you have an engaging, humorous narrative style
you work back story in well
good specific detail
love the comments on not wanting to be seen buying denture adhesive and Depends - I think my dad used to feel that way about buying me sanitary napkins before I was old enough to do my own shopping LOL :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015
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you have an engaging, humorous narrative style
you work back story in well
good specific detail
love the comments on not wanting to be seen buying denture adhesive and Depends - I think my dad used to feel that way about buying me sanitary napkins before I was old enough to do my own shopping LOL :-) Brooke
Comment Written 14-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015
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Yep, my Dad went through the same ordeal. Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from Eigle Rull
You are such a wonderful, creative writer, my friend. I always enjoy the things you write. They are interesting and usually a bit funny too. This chapter was interesting, as always. You are a caregiver, like it or not. And I feel for you. But I enjoy hearing about it because of the way you write. This piece was fantastic.
Always with respect,
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015
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You are such a wonderful, creative writer, my friend. I always enjoy the things you write. They are interesting and usually a bit funny too. This chapter was interesting, as always. You are a caregiver, like it or not. And I feel for you. But I enjoy hearing about it because of the way you write. This piece was fantastic.
Always with respect,
Comment Written 14-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015
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You always put on top of the world with your exceptional ratings and flattering reviews. Thank you Eigle.
Comment from boxergirl
Delightful continuation of your story, Shari. Your voice (or at least the voice that I have gotten from your other writings) is consistent and I feel like I am listening to you on the telephone as you share these events. Very conversational. Of course, I get a kick out of you running into your students and worrying about what you've got in your cart. I was always afraid they'd see the six pack hiding under the bag of dog food. 8-)
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015
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Delightful continuation of your story, Shari. Your voice (or at least the voice that I have gotten from your other writings) is consistent and I feel like I am listening to you on the telephone as you share these events. Very conversational. Of course, I get a kick out of you running into your students and worrying about what you've got in your cart. I was always afraid they'd see the six pack hiding under the bag of dog food. 8-)
Comment Written 14-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015
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LOL. Yes, I made sure my tampax was hidden.
Comment from Deniz22
"Sometimes, I ran into a student at the store, and they would look into my cart. Thank goodness, she didn't need Depends."
Your sense of humor remained intact...or is now fully recovered after being stretched at that trying time. "The things we do for love" indeed!
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015
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"Sometimes, I ran into a student at the store, and they would look into my cart. Thank goodness, she didn't need Depends."
Your sense of humor remained intact...or is now fully recovered after being stretched at that trying time. "The things we do for love" indeed!
Comment Written 14-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015
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Everyone get a kick out of that line. I remember once when a male student came over to say hello and there was a box of tampons on top of my food. Sigh...
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Comment from IndianaIrish
Great continuation of your story, Shari. Having a parent move in greatly changes everything about your day and your life. It's wonderful she had her own "part of the house" to live in. Look forward to more.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015
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Great continuation of your story, Shari. Having a parent move in greatly changes everything about your day and your life. It's wonderful she had her own "part of the house" to live in. Look forward to more.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 14-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015
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That was the saving grace, Karyn. If only she had been content to not wander. More about that, later.
Comment from judiverse
I do admire your attitude about all the extra work having your mother live with you entailed. You were able to see the humor in it, as your last paragraph indicates. When they have nothing else to do, mothers do tend to dwell on the problems of their children. You were wise to advise Barbara not to dump on your mother about her men problems. Touching story about your mother and father's trip to Europe. This is smoothly put together and relates to something many adult children go through. judi
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015
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I do admire your attitude about all the extra work having your mother live with you entailed. You were able to see the humor in it, as your last paragraph indicates. When they have nothing else to do, mothers do tend to dwell on the problems of their children. You were wise to advise Barbara not to dump on your mother about her men problems. Touching story about your mother and father's trip to Europe. This is smoothly put together and relates to something many adult children go through. judi
Comment Written 14-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015
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Thanks once again, judi, for the detailed review and your insightful comments.
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You're very welcome. Having a sense of humor, as you've shown, must have helped you get through these situations. judi
Comment from Louise Michelle
Hi Shari,
Another interesting installment to this saga. I can see why you thought it would easy going at the beginning since Mom spent most of her time in bed. I'm glad the attack on Barb was referred to as rape. Back then, the girl was always to blame. Even in this day and age, things haven't changed all that much.
Hugs,
Lou
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2015
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Hi Shari,
Another interesting installment to this saga. I can see why you thought it would easy going at the beginning since Mom spent most of her time in bed. I'm glad the attack on Barb was referred to as rape. Back then, the girl was always to blame. Even in this day and age, things haven't changed all that much.
Hugs,
Lou
Comment Written 14-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2015
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I never did get the details, but since she had been dating him, I figured that's what went down.
