Life Isn't Fair.
A short essay for a friend.47 total reviews
Comment from duaneculbertson
This is beautiful!
You have really distilled an important part of life, a dark part that most fear and run from, including myself. Occasionally, I have demons I run from, and having a good friend like you is priceless. There is a harsh side of life, and those willing to help others get through their difficulties make the world a wonderful place.
My best wishes to your friend! Keep helping; he will get better. :)
Duane
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2008
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This is beautiful!
You have really distilled an important part of life, a dark part that most fear and run from, including myself. Occasionally, I have demons I run from, and having a good friend like you is priceless. There is a harsh side of life, and those willing to help others get through their difficulties make the world a wonderful place.
My best wishes to your friend! Keep helping; he will get better. :)
Duane
Comment Written 07-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2008
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Thank you so much! I deeply appreciate your kind words. I am honored that you gave this six stars. Many thanks for your comments.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from RenieReader
That's a tough place to be in, Jan. To know that you have friends who are hurting so much, and only two things can take away that pain: Time and God. I hope your friend will allow his personal pain the time it needs to heal, and then let God do His job.
Hugs,
Renie
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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That's a tough place to be in, Jan. To know that you have friends who are hurting so much, and only two things can take away that pain: Time and God. I hope your friend will allow his personal pain the time it needs to heal, and then let God do His job.
Hugs,
Renie
Comment Written 07-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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Yes, it is. Thanks, Renie.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from Oatmeal
Janilou,
I was suicidal from the age of eleven. It is a very hard path. I am so sorry to hear that your friend is hurting. I hope that they do not do anything. Time heals all wounds.
The theme was very good. I am sorry that it is sad. Tell your friend that a rainbow will always appear after a storm.
The arrangement was done well. The formatting looked good.
There was no SPAG. No room for improvement.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Love you,
Oatmeal
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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Janilou,
I was suicidal from the age of eleven. It is a very hard path. I am so sorry to hear that your friend is hurting. I hope that they do not do anything. Time heals all wounds.
The theme was very good. I am sorry that it is sad. Tell your friend that a rainbow will always appear after a storm.
The arrangement was done well. The formatting looked good.
There was no SPAG. No room for improvement.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Love you,
Oatmeal
Comment Written 07-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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Thanks, Oatmeal.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from William Walz
this is a nice sentiment written for a friend. i know you didn't write this to promote your ranking on fanstory but to pay tribute to a friend, so i think four stars is an appropriate rating. very nicely done.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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this is a nice sentiment written for a friend. i know you didn't write this to promote your ranking on fanstory but to pay tribute to a friend, so i think four stars is an appropriate rating. very nicely done.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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Thank you for the review. :-) Four stars is fine.
Jan
Comment from angela oiticica
For worse life treat us we have no right in taking away our own life. Let's hope you friend sees that. Things pass, surely prayer and faith can help.
God bless your friend.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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For worse life treat us we have no right in taking away our own life. Let's hope you friend sees that. Things pass, surely prayer and faith can help.
God bless your friend.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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Thank you so much for the kind review.
Jan
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Hello Janilou
Glad to hear about you.
Comment from ledford
Yes, you are absolutely right. Thank you for sharing.
Just a few suggestions:
"For the rest of my life, whether it be short [,] or long, I would remember him [,] and feel sad." ... commas not needed
"All I can do, is help him carry" ... No comma needed
What a great ending:-) God bless you and him....
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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Yes, you are absolutely right. Thank you for sharing.
Just a few suggestions:
"For the rest of my life, whether it be short [,] or long, I would remember him [,] and feel sad." ... commas not needed
"All I can do, is help him carry" ... No comma needed
What a great ending:-) God bless you and him....
Comment Written 07-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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Thanks for the review and the corrections. I think I have them all fixed now!
So glad you liked the ending.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from Lynn27
Hi Jan,
This is sad piece but your writing is so gripping that it pulled me in. You are so right, that life is not fair. Sometimes, that only thing we can do be there for our family and friends.
Lynn
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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Hi Jan,
This is sad piece but your writing is so gripping that it pulled me in. You are so right, that life is not fair. Sometimes, that only thing we can do be there for our family and friends.
Lynn
Comment Written 07-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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Exactly, Lynn. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Jan
Comment from Max Edon
This essay really touched me. Twenty years ago my husband committed suicide. I never quite got over it. Reading this has helped.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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This essay really touched me. Twenty years ago my husband committed suicide. I never quite got over it. Reading this has helped.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Time only dulls the pain. It doesn't erase it. I am blessed to know reading this helped. Thank you so much for the review.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from AlvinTEthington
This is very wonderful poignant message sent out to someone who is hurting. You show wonderful empathy and I am sure you words are probably the mainstay in keeping your friend alive. You don't say why he wants to take his own life, but it sounds like one of those people who was simply born without the will to live. There are such unfortunate people; I know, I am one of them. I struggle each day with just the courage to get up in the morning. You have done your friend a wonderful favor. You have reached out, which, in my opinion, shows the true love of God (the latter is a personal comment and not part of a professional review.)
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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This is very wonderful poignant message sent out to someone who is hurting. You show wonderful empathy and I am sure you words are probably the mainstay in keeping your friend alive. You don't say why he wants to take his own life, but it sounds like one of those people who was simply born without the will to live. There are such unfortunate people; I know, I am one of them. I struggle each day with just the courage to get up in the morning. You have done your friend a wonderful favor. You have reached out, which, in my opinion, shows the true love of God (the latter is a personal comment and not part of a professional review.)
Comment Written 07-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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It is a great honor to receive a six star review from you. I admire your work and your professional reviewing abilities greatly. Thank you so much. Your comments have made my day.
Jan
Comment from GerryMacNeil
Dear Jan, I just converted a rather lengthy review into a PM, where I feel I can say more bluntly what is in my heart than I can in this public place. Here I simply want to tell you that I am glad for your open and willing heart embracing others who hurt. Thank you, dear friend. Gerry
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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Dear Jan, I just converted a rather lengthy review into a PM, where I feel I can say more bluntly what is in my heart than I can in this public place. Here I simply want to tell you that I am glad for your open and willing heart embracing others who hurt. Thank you, dear friend. Gerry
Comment Written 07-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2008
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Thank you so much, Gerry. You are a blessing to me.
Hugs,
Jan
