Without Warning
A sudden and shocking event53 total reviews
Comment from Ric Myworld
It's never easy to lose those we love at any age, but to talk with them one day and them be gone the next is a difficult pill. I'm sure you dad is watching over you and thankful for your help and concern for his wife.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2024
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It's never easy to lose those we love at any age, but to talk with them one day and them be gone the next is a difficult pill. I'm sure you dad is watching over you and thankful for your help and concern for his wife.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2024
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Thank you for reading but again what did you think of my story?
Lisa
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You have an ability to convey information in a flowing, compelling way, that kept me interested in reading more. I was able to get a look into the personality of your father, and to the sad demise of his wife's condition. A real life story told openly and honestly. And like old friend, Sam Shepard, once told me, honesty is the most important element in writing.
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Ah, now how do you know Sam?
Lisa
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He and I lived close and bumped into each other at a Kroger grocery store. I wrote a little story about running into my favorite actor and it was published by the local newspaper. Then weeks later we found ourselves at a restaurant/bar for lunch. At the time, I only knew of him as an actor and had no idea he was even more famous as a Pulitzer winning writer and playwright. LOL. Have a wonderful rest of your week! Ric
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And, where was this?
I met quite a few actors in my life as my father was a director, producer and writer....and we loved in Hollywood, Cal.
Chance meeting are amazing...
Lisa
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Like you, I've met quite a few actors over the years, since I spent time around Hollywood and in New York. But running into Sam Shepard was strictly a grocery-store fluke in Versailles, Kentucky, not far from where he had a farm in Midway, Kentucky. It sounds like you must have lived an interesting life, which should be great for your story bank. :-) Ric
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Interesting. Our home was under the Hollywood sign...
I went to Hollywood High School...
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My first experience atop Mount Lee was when I left home at 15-years-old with $147 and hitch-hiked 2,300 miles to L.A. Broke within two weeks, I rolled up in a blue tarp and slept behind the H. But the hill sure seems steeper these days than I remember it. Plus, I hear, the cops won't let anyone get near the sign. LOL.
Comment from lyenochka
What a caring person you are! I'm so glad that you got to hear your father before he passed away. They say there's this sudden surge just before dying so it gives loved ones the misconception that the dying person is getting better. So good of you to care for your stepmother like that. I wonder how long she had the Alzheimer's before your father was in the hospital. No wonder she didn't call you to alert you. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2023
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What a caring person you are! I'm so glad that you got to hear your father before he passed away. They say there's this sudden surge just before dying so it gives loved ones the misconception that the dying person is getting better. So good of you to care for your stepmother like that. I wonder how long she had the Alzheimer's before your father was in the hospital. No wonder she didn't call you to alert you. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 31-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much for your wonderful heartfelt review.
I always say that one needs to do what is right. I only did that and have always been that way. Just my nature to step forward and take over. Maybe being the eldest of the girls? When our own mother passed away I remember sitting on the edge of the bed crying and telling her not to worry that I would take care of the girls. We were all grown but I knew she worried about my sisters ... Never needed to worry about me. So I basically took over the role of mother.
And, I am good with that.
I do not know how long my fathers young wife had Alzheimers, but I do think that my father dying put her over the edge.
Thank you for your wishes,
Lisa, pretty cold early this morning in Spain...and only a coupe more days until I get a new knee...
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Hope and pray that everything will go well with your knee surgery! 💕🙏
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Thank you so much... I am older but I am in good health and thin and I do not take any meds...so that is good...
Lisa
Comment from Bob Schatz
Obviously, a sad one Lisa. My mother died from complications of Alzheimer's, and my father currently is suffering from early-mid stages of dementia. Hard to know what else to say.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2023
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Obviously, a sad one Lisa. My mother died from complications of Alzheimer's, and my father currently is suffering from early-mid stages of dementia. Hard to know what else to say.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2023
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Thank you so very much dear Robert, I so appreciate your review.. Hard to say much when it comes to death.
Lisa
Comment from Aussie
A heart-wrenching, true story of your father and stepmother. Of course, your father was expected to pass at his great age. Interesting fact; as a geriatric nurse I often experience the happiness of a person close to passing over. I believe they can see their family around them. Thanks for sharing your story. Happy New Year. K xx
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2023
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A heart-wrenching, true story of your father and stepmother. Of course, your father was expected to pass at his great age. Interesting fact; as a geriatric nurse I often experience the happiness of a person close to passing over. I believe they can see their family around them. Thanks for sharing your story. Happy New Year. K xx
Comment Written 30-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2023
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So wonderful to hear from you and get such an interesting fact.
For some reason your review has made me cry... My heart aches ...
I believe your thoughts are correct ...
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review...
Hugs,
Lisa and a very Happy New Year
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I found it a privilege to work with the dying. However, it was hard when I switched jobs and worked with terminal children. K xx
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Oh now that must have beans difficult... There is a book...gosh, I can not remember the name... Probably from the 70's about dying... Kubler~Ross... wow I remembered!! I remember reading it way back when... and I believe I still have the original copy. Made chocolate chip cookies yesterday with Bob my dear husband ... first time and it was such fun... Also, I get a new knee this Wednesday... Lisa
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Good luck with your new knee and don't forget to keep up the exercises, most important. Bet all the cookies are gone?
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Thank you so much.
No worries about the exercises. Before we moved to Spain 3 plus years ago we were at the gym 5 ~ 6 days a week...when we moved here the only gym was 30 minutes away, so we went 3 days a week.
Then this past year I had two falls and stoped going...plus, of course my knee got worse and worse...
The doctor could not believe how quickly I recovered from the clavicle...
all because I exercised..so yes, that is the key.
Also, stretching is super important.
This time tomorrow I will be in surgery...
Lisa xxx
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Love and prayers for a speedy recovery. Kay xx
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Thank you!
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i Kay,
First time on the computer in a week.
Te surgery was successful but the pain was over the top..(with I did not expect) they kept me in the hospital for 6 days to figure out how to mange my pain.
Got home last night,
Lisa
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i Kay,
First time on the computer in a week.
Te surgery was successful but the pain was over the top..(with I did not expect) they kept me in the hospital for 6 days to figure out how to mange my pain.
Got home last night,
Lisa
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Wow Lisa, you've such a good person even if she was not yihr your birth mother you took care of her. And you are right your dad waited for you to say goodbye.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Wow Lisa, you've such a good person even if she was not yihr your birth mother you took care of her. And you are right your dad waited for you to say goodbye.
Comment Written 29-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Good morning from cold Spain,
Thank you so much Iza for reading and reviewing my event...
And, thank you for your kind words,
Lisa
Comment from damommy
What a nightmare. You were so kind to take care of her for your father. Nursing homes are iffy. It's hard to find one that is good. My mother was in one briefly for physical therapy when her thigh bone broke. It's true, you have to monitor them care.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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What a nightmare. You were so kind to take care of her for your father. Nursing homes are iffy. It's hard to find one that is good. My mother was in one briefly for physical therapy when her thigh bone broke. It's true, you have to monitor them care.
Comment Written 29-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Hi there,
So nice to hear from you.. I am still not getting your posts..are you getting mine?
I just felt I needed to be there for her...
Hugs,
Lisa
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I wonder why you're not getting my posts? Hmmmm. I think I get yours but I can't really tell if they don't show in my messages. Thanks, Lisa, for reviewing this.
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So are they showing up in your messages?
I will check to see if I can reFan you...
Lisa
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No, they aren't. I'll fan you.
Comment from LJbutterfly
This story is very well written, describing the surprising circumstances surrounding your father's departure. I am sorry for your loss, but am glad your last conversation with him was upbeat and happy. He waited to give you that gift before he left. You will forever be blessed for the way you looked after your stepmother. She was blessed to have you.
I wish you health, joy and laughter during the coming year.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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This story is very well written, describing the surprising circumstances surrounding your father's departure. I am sorry for your loss, but am glad your last conversation with him was upbeat and happy. He waited to give you that gift before he left. You will forever be blessed for the way you looked after your stepmother. She was blessed to have you.
I wish you health, joy and laughter during the coming year.
Comment Written 29-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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I always love your sweet and sensitive reviews...
Thank you so very much...I only did what was the right thing to do...
Lisa
Comment from tfawcus
So sorry to read of your loss. Death of a loved one is always hard to bear. I admire the way you honoured your father's memory in the way you treated his wife.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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So sorry to read of your loss. Death of a loved one is always hard to bear. I admire the way you honoured your father's memory in the way you treated his wife.
Comment Written 29-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much for your very kind review ...
I really appreciate it,
Lisasview
Comment from Yusita
Alzheimer's is such a horrid disease that begins stealing our loved ones a little at a time... I am so sorry for the loss of your Father and then his wife, soon after. I can only imagine how hard that must have been. But God bless your heart for being such a good daughter and making efforts to take care of your Stepmother and place her in a good place.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Alzheimer's is such a horrid disease that begins stealing our loved ones a little at a time... I am so sorry for the loss of your Father and then his wife, soon after. I can only imagine how hard that must have been. But God bless your heart for being such a good daughter and making efforts to take care of your Stepmother and place her in a good place.
Comment Written 28-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Thank you Yusita for your very kind review.
I really appreciate you.
I only did what was the right thing to do.
Lisa
Comment from Paul Manton
Oh, Lisa, I felt the tension in every syllable of this.
When you wrote that your father said he felt like he was twenty, I smiled, because I knew that he was ready to go home. But your stepmother's story is far more harrowing, and God called you to play a big game to make her safe. It reminded me of fighting hard to ensure my mom got a place in a really good nursing home. We had no private funds, and she was the only 'Council' client who ever got a place there.
It helps to be articulate, but it was still a miracle.
Love from Paul
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Oh, Lisa, I felt the tension in every syllable of this.
When you wrote that your father said he felt like he was twenty, I smiled, because I knew that he was ready to go home. But your stepmother's story is far more harrowing, and God called you to play a big game to make her safe. It reminded me of fighting hard to ensure my mom got a place in a really good nursing home. We had no private funds, and she was the only 'Council' client who ever got a place there.
It helps to be articulate, but it was still a miracle.
Love from Paul
Comment Written 28-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2023
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Yes, miracles do happen if ones heart is open.
I only did the right thing to do.
My father had such a young spirit... never complained about anything.
Lisa
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God bless you, Lisa.
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Thank you,
Lisa
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Welcome.
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We are both so funny...we could go on forever saying Thank you ...right...
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Erm . . . yes!
