When Blood Collides
Viewing comments for Chapter 23 "Blind-Sided "A family's love is tested.
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Comment from fairy77
That had a nice upbeat feel. It was like the family was finally pairing up. I liked it and enjoyed the dialogue. It's something I can relate to as my mom 70 and I really enjoyed it. Nice:)beth fairy77.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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That had a nice upbeat feel. It was like the family was finally pairing up. I liked it and enjoyed the dialogue. It's something I can relate to as my mom 70 and I really enjoyed it. Nice:)beth fairy77.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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Thanks, Beth. Pairing up is right. My aunt and Dee against me and Frank!
Comment from Dean Kuch
It would be a very hard decision to have to give up your career and stay home to take care of an ailing, disabled parent, or continue on with your work and have them placed in an assisted care facility. You would have to decide where they would receive the best overall care...with you, or somewhere else. But as you said, you never really gave it much thought because your mom was far from that point.
With your husband Frank pulling you one way and your sister Anne tugging you in another, you were sort of caught up in the middle. However, with this bombshell of an ending, it appears your mother took care of all of your worries and decided to do what she wanted to do, regardless of what any of you thought.
Wow, I never expected her to run out and purchase a villa in Kings Point. That was completely unexpected!
Another surprising chapter, Shari. I've been sticking with this story, which is unusual for me. ADHD, ya know? Heh-heh... ~Dean
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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It would be a very hard decision to have to give up your career and stay home to take care of an ailing, disabled parent, or continue on with your work and have them placed in an assisted care facility. You would have to decide where they would receive the best overall care...with you, or somewhere else. But as you said, you never really gave it much thought because your mom was far from that point.
With your husband Frank pulling you one way and your sister Anne tugging you in another, you were sort of caught up in the middle. However, with this bombshell of an ending, it appears your mother took care of all of your worries and decided to do what she wanted to do, regardless of what any of you thought.
Wow, I never expected her to run out and purchase a villa in Kings Point. That was completely unexpected!
Another surprising chapter, Shari. I've been sticking with this story, which is unusual for me. ADHD, ya know? Heh-heh... ~Dean
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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Dean, your response indicates how well you understand the situation. I was being pulled by Frank and Anne. Stay tuned in to find the real reason why she chose the villa. Thanks for sticking it out. Like you, I try to stay away from novels too.
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You're very welcome, Shari. I'm in it till the end, God willing. :)
~Dean
Comment from Louise Michelle
Hi Shari,
Take a look at the third pg. - line spacing not right, probably FS glitch.
It sounds like you were a wonderful teacher, which doesn't surprise me.
Oh, wow, maybe the problem of having to care for her has taken care of itself.
Hugs,
Lou
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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Hi Shari,
Take a look at the third pg. - line spacing not right, probably FS glitch.
It sounds like you were a wonderful teacher, which doesn't surprise me.
Oh, wow, maybe the problem of having to care for her has taken care of itself.
Hugs,
Lou
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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I meant to separate the new text from the old, hence the spacing.
If you love and respect your students, it goes both ways.
Yes, the problem has disappeared, but things happen the next the next year to test me further.
Comment from joann r romei
this seemed like a touchy subject, no one wants to be a burden or be burdened, no matter who it is, the place sounded so nice, and if she could afford it, maybe it was best for everyone.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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this seemed like a touchy subject, no one wants to be a burden or be burdened, no matter who it is, the place sounded so nice, and if she could afford it, maybe it was best for everyone.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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That was my feeling, joann. I've saved enough so that I go into that kind of place if necessary.
Comment from Sasha
It doesn't sound like you had much choice in this decision. If your mother was truly happy, maybe it was for the best. But I have yet to find an assisted living center that offers 1/2 of what they say the offer.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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It doesn't sound like you had much choice in this decision. If your mother was truly happy, maybe it was for the best. But I have yet to find an assisted living center that offers 1/2 of what they say the offer.
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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Assisted living isn't grandiose, but you'll find out more in a later chapter.
Comment from alexisleech
I look forward to hearing about your reaction to the news. Perhaps Anne did you a favour, putting the idea of moving out into your mom's head. I must admit, I would be relieved. With a husband and full time job, it would be nice to get the house back to yourselves. I just hope your mom didn't want the money back she invested in your house to accommodate her!
Alexis x
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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I look forward to hearing about your reaction to the news. Perhaps Anne did you a favour, putting the idea of moving out into your mom's head. I must admit, I would be relieved. With a husband and full time job, it would be nice to get the house back to yourselves. I just hope your mom didn't want the money back she invested in your house to accommodate her!
Alexis x
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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It was a relief, but Mom knew we would help her financially if need be.
Comment from IndianaIrish
Wow, I want to live in Ashton Gardens! You describe both places and the situation you found yourself in, very well, Shari. I look forward to reading what happened next and why she bought a place at the other community.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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Wow, I want to live in Ashton Gardens! You describe both places and the situation you found yourself in, very well, Shari. I look forward to reading what happened next and why she bought a place at the other community.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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Knowing Dee's personality, you won't be surprised why Mom moved into KP. Think jealousy. :-)
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Yay! Mom made the choice herself. You're off the hook. And she'll have friends her own age to talk to. Sounds great! My mom lived with us for a while but was not in her own place, which she preferred. She looked into that kind of senior complex living, but decided she knew how to make friends anywhere for a lot less money. So she bought a condo and found a bunch of friends at church and the senior center. It was only five minutes away from me, so that was a selling point for her, but... lucky me... she came over unannounced just about every day. LOL!
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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Yay! Mom made the choice herself. You're off the hook. And she'll have friends her own age to talk to. Sounds great! My mom lived with us for a while but was not in her own place, which she preferred. She looked into that kind of senior complex living, but decided she knew how to make friends anywhere for a lot less money. So she bought a condo and found a bunch of friends at church and the senior center. It was only five minutes away from me, so that was a selling point for her, but... lucky me... she came over unannounced just about every day. LOL!
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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Lucky is right. Mom built her social life around me after Dad died. Her friends were Dee's friends or maybe I just say vice versa since Dee was the extravert. Mom preferred a good book and wasn't into the church scene. You Mom sounds like a party girl.:-)
Comment from Eigle Rull
This was nicely written and very real. I remember the change my sister went through when my mom had to go live with her. For three years she hardly left home for fear mom would need her. In the end, although they were at odds, they obviously loved each other. I could write a story about it - a sad one.
Your chapter is full of worry and uncertainty. It is also full of interfering relatives. I think you handled yourself very well, my friend. I would have blown - I'm sure of it.
It was an interesting chapter and it held my attention well. I'm looking forward to the next one to see where things go from here. Best wishes.
Always with respect,
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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This was nicely written and very real. I remember the change my sister went through when my mom had to go live with her. For three years she hardly left home for fear mom would need her. In the end, although they were at odds, they obviously loved each other. I could write a story about it - a sad one.
Your chapter is full of worry and uncertainty. It is also full of interfering relatives. I think you handled yourself very well, my friend. I would have blown - I'm sure of it.
It was an interesting chapter and it held my attention well. I'm looking forward to the next one to see where things go from here. Best wishes.
Always with respect,
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
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Frank would have blown too had I let him. What a temper, but never aimed at me. Thanks for the insightful review, Eigle.
Comment from mountainwriter49
Hi, Shari
I'm already liking your husband a lot. He's putting up with a LOT of crap. You know what I mean? Yeah.
Your sister in whole and the one in-half are pieces of work. Is Mom really going to move out? OMG! She's such a sweetie. Reminds me of a sedate Bette Davis. I like her.
The story flows well. Good dialogue and great dialogue tags. There's an underlying tension that I'm waiting to break the hell loose in the next one or two chapters. WHY do you tease me so?
Perhaps only one small tweak?
Readers[,] not card players.
Well done,
RR
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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Hi, Shari
I'm already liking your husband a lot. He's putting up with a LOT of crap. You know what I mean? Yeah.
Your sister in whole and the one in-half are pieces of work. Is Mom really going to move out? OMG! She's such a sweetie. Reminds me of a sedate Bette Davis. I like her.
The story flows well. Good dialogue and great dialogue tags. There's an underlying tension that I'm waiting to break the hell loose in the next one or two chapters. WHY do you tease me so?
Perhaps only one small tweak?
Readers[,] not card players.
Well done,
RR
Comment Written 26-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
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You're liking all the right people. Fixed the nit. Hell will break loose more than once. I still have my daughter and her Bozo boyfriend to deal with. Thank Heavens for a son with common sense! Thanks for the exceptional review. It means a lot.
