No Choice
My beloved 'Spook,23 total reviews
Comment from kathleenspalding
Oh, I am so sorry! When they get to that point, an accident is inevitable. (Same thing happened to a friend of mine. Also, one of my first memories is of the horrible demise of a cat who liked to lay on the car's engine for warmth.)
picky bits-
...little, grey, fluffy(delete comma) kitten...
maybe (for grammar)...at my feet(delete comma, insert 'and') wait...knee(period) Or, if you keep as is, remove the comma after 'knee', or if you keep that comma insert 'and' before 'then')...jump(remove comma and insert 'to', or if you keep the comma, either follow it with 'and' or change jump to jumping) My favorite way - as is...knee, and then...jump to settle...
Maybe exclamation points - "Stop! ...out!...
(Little did... Good foreshadowing!)
I cried along with you. :-(
Essay ended beautifully.
Seventeen is a really long life for a cat. Please have comfort knowing that you gave her a great life full of love.
All the best.
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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Oh, I am so sorry! When they get to that point, an accident is inevitable. (Same thing happened to a friend of mine. Also, one of my first memories is of the horrible demise of a cat who liked to lay on the car's engine for warmth.)
picky bits-
...little, grey, fluffy(delete comma) kitten...
maybe (for grammar)...at my feet(delete comma, insert 'and') wait...knee(period) Or, if you keep as is, remove the comma after 'knee', or if you keep that comma insert 'and' before 'then')...jump(remove comma and insert 'to', or if you keep the comma, either follow it with 'and' or change jump to jumping) My favorite way - as is...knee, and then...jump to settle...
Maybe exclamation points - "Stop! ...out!...
(Little did... Good foreshadowing!)
I cried along with you. :-(
Essay ended beautifully.
Seventeen is a really long life for a cat. Please have comfort knowing that you gave her a great life full of love.
All the best.
Comment Written 04-May-2017
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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Hi Kathleen, Thank you very much for your lovely review and helpful hints. I put in some punctuation commas nased on another review who suggested where to put the comma's but differs now to your suggestions however I will review this again. Yes this was a difficult write and I did so with tears trying to recount this whole episode to make it a readable piece and now very pleased to share a third place in the contest so That made this worthwhile to write also
. Spook was loved very much and was one of fhe worst days in my life when this accident happened however my choice was already made when I saw the state she was in and I don't regret what I had to do but it makes me very sad and I do miss her. I won't replace her. I still have my lovely 7 year old Huskie to keep me company
I do appreciate your helpful hints and suggestions so Thanks again Cheers Christine😃👍
Comment from mmonaghan777
They are always wonderful and heartbreaking at the same time. Yes, you should pay tribute to your dear friend. Nicely written with warmth.
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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They are always wonderful and heartbreaking at the same time. Yes, you should pay tribute to your dear friend. Nicely written with warmth.
Comment Written 04-May-2017
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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Hi mmonaghan777, Thank you for reading my story and for taking the time to review this I do appreciate your kind words. Many Cheers Christine😃👍
Comment from BeasPeas
Animals touch our hearts in so many ways. They are members of the family. I have one kitty and three dogs. The sad part about having an animal companion is when they leave us. Best wishes for the contest. Marilyn
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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Animals touch our hearts in so many ways. They are members of the family. I have one kitty and three dogs. The sad part about having an animal companion is when they leave us. Best wishes for the contest. Marilyn
Comment Written 03-May-2017
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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Hi Marilyn, Thanks for your review and yes the animals do become part of our family and we refer to ourselves as Mum and Dad and my kids animals are the grand dogs LOL. I wasthrilled to share a third prize for this story so that was a surprise and a bonus. Cheers my friend Christine😃👍
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Hi Christine. Yes--we are mommy and daddy, too. That's just the way it is. LOL! Marilyn
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just must be a thing LOL are you Nannie and Pa too. I even get Xmas cards to Nannie from Buddiy my sons dog who I look after a lot through the year Ha Ha
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Hi Christine. I think there are a lot of animal lovers on the site. They are an important part of our lives. I have one elderly doggie who is very sick right now. Crossing my fingers she is with me a while longer. I'm happy to hear you placed in the contest. Congratulations. Marilyn
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Hi Marilyn. Cheers and hope your dog gets better soon fingers crossed from Australia x
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Thank you, Chrissy. Her doctor told me "it was time." I'm glad for his input. Feeling pretty yukky today, but Bristol is in Heaven now. Marilyn
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Oh Marilyn how sad but my thoughts are with you xx
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Thank you, Chrissy. Marilyn
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh God, how awful! My heart goes out to you! What a story - whew! I've seen and heard a lot in my years on this earth, and a lot about animals too, but this one has squeezed my heart. I'm not sure it's going to let go anytime soon.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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Oh God, how awful! My heart goes out to you! What a story - whew! I've seen and heard a lot in my years on this earth, and a lot about animals too, but this one has squeezed my heart. I'm not sure it's going to let go anytime soon.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 03-May-2017
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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Hi Ideasaregems- Dawn Yes it was awful and one of the hardest things I have ever had to do and it squeezed my heart and I cried for days and even writing this I has tears but ai am glad to have shared this story. I am pleased to let your
know I came equal third in the contest so Thank you Spook and Thank you for your lovely review Cheers Christine😃👍
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That's so nice - congratulations. There were a lot of wonderful entries.
Comment from JDRBAR
It's hard enough to lose a beloved pet to age, or even illness, but to accidentally kill one leaves a lifetime of pain and grief. My sister was visiting my mom one day, and mom's dog, Nipper, was under my sister's car when she prepared to leave. She felt the bump, panicked, put it in reverse, and again ran over Nipper. It was the hardest thing she ever had to do, going in to tell our mother.
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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It's hard enough to lose a beloved pet to age, or even illness, but to accidentally kill one leaves a lifetime of pain and grief. My sister was visiting my mom one day, and mom's dog, Nipper, was under my sister's car when she prepared to leave. She felt the bump, panicked, put it in reverse, and again ran over Nipper. It was the hardest thing she ever had to do, going in to tell our mother.
Comment Written 03-May-2017
reply by the author on 05-May-2017
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Hi JDRBAR Thank you for your review And these accidents are heartbraking but I had 17 years of friendship and love from my Spook and I had no choice when I saw her after I had ran over her. Tears still run when I think of her and even writining this made me cry.Her atory gained me a third place in the contest so that was a bonus. Cheers Christine😃👍
Comment from ~Dovey
Hi Chrissy,
This is such a tragic accident. It sounds like it was probably inevitable and she was nearing the end of her time. Seventeen years is a long time to have a cat, what a joy that you cared for her so long. We've had similar instances with pets in our lives. It is always difficult to lose one.
Your piece is well written and an honor to her memory, as is the lovely picture you've provided. Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Kim
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Hi Chrissy,
This is such a tragic accident. It sounds like it was probably inevitable and she was nearing the end of her time. Seventeen years is a long time to have a cat, what a joy that you cared for her so long. We've had similar instances with pets in our lives. It is always difficult to lose one.
Your piece is well written and an honor to her memory, as is the lovely picture you've provided. Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Kim
Comment Written 02-May-2017
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Hi Kim Yes it was and heartbraking for me but as I say I had no choice and I do have my lovely memories of a 17 year bond. The image is of her resting place and I found the porcelain cat that just reminded me of her. Cheers Christine😃👍
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Hi Kim Yes it was and heartbraking for me but as I say I had no choice and I do have my lovely memories of a 17 year bond. The image is of her resting place and I found the porcelain cat that just reminded me of her. Cheers Christine😃👍
Comment from Nikki-Nicole
This had to be emotional for you to write. I know it took courage.
Job well done!
I especially like how it starts out: 'Dare I share my story?'
Lovely artwork: The image shown fits the story.
Best of luck to you in the contest.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful creature.
Good luck with your future writing.
-Nicole-
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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This had to be emotional for you to write. I know it took courage.
Job well done!
I especially like how it starts out: 'Dare I share my story?'
Lovely artwork: The image shown fits the story.
Best of luck to you in the contest.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful creature.
Good luck with your future writing.
-Nicole-
Comment Written 02-May-2017
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Hi Nicole, Yes it was and I did so with tears but the response has been so positive and I am glad that I have shared my story. Thanks so much for reading this and for your good luck message. Your support is appreciated always Cheer
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Hi Nicole, Yes it was and I did so with tears but the response has been so positive and I am glad that I have shared my story. Thanks so much for reading this and for your good luck message. Your support is appreciated always Cheer
Comment from XGoneX
Hi,
Thank you for sharing this heartfelt story. I can only imagine how hard it must have been to remember and write this.
Very well written and it kept my interest.
Good luck.
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Hi,
Thank you for sharing this heartfelt story. I can only imagine how hard it must have been to remember and write this.
Very well written and it kept my interest.
Good luck.
Comment Written 01-May-2017
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Hi Targaryen. Thanks for reading my story and yes It was hard to write and stil makes me cry but I did have 17 wonderful yesrs with my Spook Many Cheers for your time and good luck message
Comment from apky
I adore [Spook's] resting place in your garden.
But the story was so bitter-sweet even I had
trouble reading the last lines because everything
became hazy with something.
Yepp, I realised they were tears when they finally hit my cheek.
Apyk
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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I adore [Spook's] resting place in your garden.
But the story was so bitter-sweet even I had
trouble reading the last lines because everything
became hazy with something.
Yepp, I realised they were tears when they finally hit my cheek.
Apyk
Comment Written 01-May-2017
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
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Hi Apyk, Thanks for stopping by to read my story and yes I can see her every day and remember all the good times. I had difficulty wrtiting this as tears also ran down my cheek but I am glad I have shared my story and the reviewers have been so kind and that has helped Cheers
Comment from Mustang Patty
Such an emotional write. I'm sorry for your loss. It is one thing to lose a pet to death, but to have to do the act - ouch. Just know she is in a far better place. Good luck in the contest,
~patty~
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Such an emotional write. I'm sorry for your loss. It is one thing to lose a pet to death, but to have to do the act - ouch. Just know she is in a far better place. Good luck in the contest,
~patty~
Comment Written 01-May-2017
reply by the author on 01-May-2017
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Hi Patty, Yes it was an emotional write and I am still vulnerable to tears even now but I know I did the right thing and I am glad I had her for 17 wonderful years. Cheers for your good luck message
