Pondering the Final Curtain
Taking a look at my life; found no regrets.44 total reviews
Comment from Dean Kuch
Well said, Linda, and you shouldn't have regrets. Life is far too short for regrets. I too suffer from a debilitating heart disease. I am 53 years old, have an internal defibrillator implanted in my chest, and have a degenerating heart muscle. I can completely understand and relate to that final curtain call you speak of. You successfully raised three daughters who are out living life on their own. You put up with an alcoholic in your unsatisfying marriage, which isn't an easy thing to do, I'm sure. I'd wager, if I were a betting man, that you probably put up with it more for your kids sake than your own. You sacrificed your own happiness for their well-being, and that's something to be commended, not regretted.
Good luck to you in the contest, and I'll see you some day on the "other side"...
reply by the author on 01-May-2014
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Well said, Linda, and you shouldn't have regrets. Life is far too short for regrets. I too suffer from a debilitating heart disease. I am 53 years old, have an internal defibrillator implanted in my chest, and have a degenerating heart muscle. I can completely understand and relate to that final curtain call you speak of. You successfully raised three daughters who are out living life on their own. You put up with an alcoholic in your unsatisfying marriage, which isn't an easy thing to do, I'm sure. I'd wager, if I were a betting man, that you probably put up with it more for your kids sake than your own. You sacrificed your own happiness for their well-being, and that's something to be commended, not regretted.
Good luck to you in the contest, and I'll see you some day on the "other side"...
Comment Written 01-May-2014
reply by the author on 01-May-2014
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Dean: You have brought me to tears this morning. I thank you for reading this story and sharing your thoughts. I am so sorry that you struggle with heart problems, too. So many things in this story I did not even mention. . .am sure that I could write an entire book about my life. I think I will write another personal essay just about my marriage to an alcoholic. Why I stayed in the marriage as long as I did was a bit more complicated that "for the kids sake". For many years I didn't have the strength to leave a certain amount of comfort. I knew that our lives would change drastically, turn upside down and finances which were comfortable, would be quite different. I didn't think I could do it alone with 3 kids. . .although, I was doing it alone, anyway, because Gerald was into himself, buzzing on his beer constantly when he was home. I can see I need to begin writing another story. . .Linda Oh, and I do look forward to meeting you "on the other side".
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You are very welcome, Linda, my dear friend.
God bless...
Comment from akulkumol
Lovely narration of your life story in short. I think most of us do the same things as you expressed. Whatever you said is the actual truth of life at the background. Thanks for sharing your life time experiences. Best wishes for the contest.
reply by the author on 01-May-2014
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Lovely narration of your life story in short. I think most of us do the same things as you expressed. Whatever you said is the actual truth of life at the background. Thanks for sharing your life time experiences. Best wishes for the contest.
Comment Written 01-May-2014
reply by the author on 01-May-2014
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Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts. livelylinda
Comment from adewpearl
no one's life had been ruined - add the apostrophe
changes that would effect the rest of my life - affect
marriage lasted fourteen years, but then - add comma
You share your experiences openly and frankly in a most generous way. I am so glad you have not held on to useless regrets :-) Brooke
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reply by the author on 01-May-2014
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no one's life had been ruined - add the apostrophe
changes that would effect the rest of my life - affect
marriage lasted fourteen years, but then - add comma
You share your experiences openly and frankly in a most generous way. I am so glad you have not held on to useless regrets :-) Brooke
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Comment Written 30-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 01-May-2014
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Brooke: thanks for reading and catching my little boo-boos. I will fix them as you have noted. I carried a few regrets for some years but finally decided that no one had been hurt or injured so why should I continue to carry those burdens? I actually did a shower thing and watched the water wash those things down the drain. It was quite effective! Linda
Comment from Jay Squires
I read your mini-autobiography with a great deal of interest. Your being about 10 years my junior, meant we were living in similar times. Given your upbringing, I can't see why you would harbor any regrets.
Good for you!
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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2014
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I read your mini-autobiography with a great deal of interest. Your being about 10 years my junior, meant we were living in similar times. Given your upbringing, I can't see why you would harbor any regrets.
Good for you!
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Comment Written 30-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2014
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Jay, thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts. I appreciate hearing from you. Linda
