Comment from Sasha

Excellent

I found this deeply moving and do hope your sister appreciates your efforts. But when you are sick, it is not always easy to put on a happy face. I have my fingers crossed.

 Comment Written 03-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Jan-2016

The doctor put her on drugs when she started to suffer. I will speak of her final days later.

Comment from w.j.debi

Exceptional

What good heart you have, trying to make the best memories and best time for your sister that you can possibly think of.

You do an excellent job portraying the interaction between you and Frank. It comes across as a natural conversation and a typical hubby reaction to following his wife around while shopping from what I 've seen.

Good foreshadowing of things to come and possible complications.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2015

Thank you for saving a six for me. I really am enjoying writing these pleasant memories. I'm posting the next one now.
Actually, Frank used to enjoy shopping, but his feet hurt him now, and that's how he reacts these days. Sigh...

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

Love your paragraph about the dolls, I still like dolls and childhood dolls are the best. I have a strong inner child so buying all the kid stuff is so much fun. The cake sounds yummy.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2015

I enjoyed it so much more than shopping for my own children and grandchildren since they already have all the latest gadgets and can afford more!

Comment from barkingdog

Excellent

Your thoughtful preparations for the visit with Barb were well thought out and you persevered even with Frank being the continuous grump. lol
If she is as sick as you say, I wonder if she can enjoy or appreciate your efforts.

Sorry to be so late reviewing, but my inbox was packed.

Hugs,

:) ellen

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2015

Better late than never. We do get behind if we take time to write! Thanks for your feedback, Ellen.
Hugs back,
Shari

Comment from boxergirl

Excellent

I am sure it woukd be hard to buy gufts for someone who is dying but I think your ideas are spot on. Each one having a significant meaning to her childhood. I am worried about the cake since you mentioned she might not have an appetite. Maybe he will appreciate the gesture.

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Dec-2015

Lovely surprises in store. :-)

Comment from Selina Stambi

Exceptional

Hi Shari,

I found this chapter very touching. Good for you, for being the bigger person. Why do I have a sinking feeling that something might go awry in the next chapter?

Well done, my dear.

Love,

Sonali xxx


through large soft(-)covered books

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2015

Thanks so much for the exceptional rating. As I wrote this, I realized how much I did love my sister and wanted her back in my life. Fixed the nit. :-)

reply by Selina Stambi on 08-Dec-2015

Very poignant, Shari. Life is far too short. xxx

Comment from Leen1

Excellent

This chapter hurl me into a downward spiral, I grieved for the inevitable loss of your sibling. How does one handle that? The fact that you are going out of your way to make things comfortable between the two of you is commendable, however I worry that it will not be appreciated. The next chapter will tell for sure.

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2015

Thanks, Leen. I'm anxious to write the next chapter. A lot of things happen.

Comment from alexisleech

Excellent

It must have been hard trying to keep upbeat and buying those things for your dying sister. Because you hadn't seen her in a while, I'm sure her physical deterioration was hard to take. I can't imagine being able to do anything but cry if it were me. In a sense, I'm dreading the next chapter, but look forward to finding out how you got on. It must have been a hard chapter to write.

Alexis xxx

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Dec-2015

You'll be surprised at how she looks in the next chapter. Actually, I enjoyed writing this because it brought back memories of a wonderful childhood. I had completely forgotten how Mom always referred to us as Barby and Shari. And that's what I called. Dad called her kitten, but I didn't want to go into that. She sure could scratch later on in life. LOL

Comment from joann r romei

Exceptional

This was so considerate, you really went out of your way to make her happy, wonder why Frank was so sour, anyway I'm sure your efforts were appreciated,

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2015

Thanks for the six, joann, and the lovely review. I'm not sure Frank was grouchy, but it made for good tags. And that's the way he behave nowadays when he decides to come along.

reply by joann r romei on 07-Dec-2015

Well, at his age he is entitled to be grouchy once in a while, lol

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

1.) Honey, fared better.
--> no comma needed

A sad swan's song occurring here, and I'm not sure I want to read the next couple of chapters! *sad face*

I can't imagine what you were going through. So many emotions~

Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 07-Dec-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2015

Yikes! That's what happens when I change the wording. :-)
The next two chapters are climatic as my sister decides to let me into her life again. The emotions are happy ones.