Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This is very well written, and I enjoyed listening to it very much. I could identify with quite a bit of it. The one part I can't identify with this, the alcohol, my husband and I neither one or drinkers of alcohol so that part just does not fit in my life, but the twinkle in the eye and the firework place between you and your husband do you fit into my life? Have a nice day and may God bless you. Have a nice weekend too. Patricia .

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2024

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2024

Thanks, Patricia.... The alcohol was one of his bad habits in his younger years, but he gave it up when we became a couple.... along with a three pack a day cigarette habit. I figured he must have loved me very much to do such a difficult thing. Every day he made me feel like a princess.... I miss him so much. Have a great weekend!
Smiles and hugs, Carol

Comment from sunnilicious

Excellent

Sorry for the lost of your love. That was a beautifully written story. Very sentiment with nice visual imagery with details. Wonderful way to express remembrance. Hearts to you.

Plenty could happen in 15-years. Surprising that it took that long. As old as I am, let love and marital bliss happen in 15 months or 15 days. Hahahahaha

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2022

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

This is such an endearing write and so heartfelt and I was really touched by your warm and loving relationship and I am sorry for your loss. Our memories never fade and special moments are recalled often, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2022

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Great love story, Carol! You and your Mike were truly meant for one another even after going through such a hard road before you actually realized that you did love each other. Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2022

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi there,

This touched me, it really did. I hope it does well come the judging.

It's expressed really well through simple language and not all overblown.

very nice work
GMG

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2022

Comment from karenina

Excellent

Hi Carol. As you can see, I reconsidered my "farewell" and thanks to Tom got my portfolio back. (Life-long it's a bowl of cherries or the "pits!")

Speaking of which...thanks for sharing this gem with us!

How amazing that good friends of fifteen years found love in the last place they expected it...

With one another!

Great photo of you two! Your joy is evident!

A terrific entry for the contest!

Karenina

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2022

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

This was a very sweet story made even more sweet by the fact that it's true. Thank you so much for choosing to share your story here. Good luck in the competition.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2022

Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

Carol--what a lovely story! Such a tender encounter fraught with emotion and second-guessing. You did a masterful job conveying the kissing scene and the stunning aftermath.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2022

Comment from Theodore McDowell

Exceptional

Beautiful, heartwarming, poignant, funny, humble, joyous, sad, destiny, love, passion, fireworks, friendship all wrapped into one post. You gave us just a piece of the joy you felt with this man.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2022

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2022

Now you went and made me cry...happy tears. I am thrilled that you loved my life because it was very very Important to me. I was the quiet one and he was the wild one, but he took places I would never ever had known... His laughter was exceptional and he made me laugh even when I was sad. Thank you so very much.

Smiles and hugs, Carol

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this beautiful contest entry love story with us. I enjoyed reading and wish you luck with the contest.

You continue to be in my prayers.

We both agree that it had been a spectacular night celebrating (you can omit 'that' it's not needed)

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2022