When Blood Collides
Viewing comments for Chapter 91 "One Angry Man "A family's love is tested.
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Comment from Louise Michelle
Hey, girl, on your 1st pg. I think you meant to write 'bringing' a paycheck...
Ick! From a corpse. LOL - funny remarks about that.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this chapter. It's filled with interesting info about what you and Frank went through and it also showcases your wonderful sense of humor. Have a six and a hug, Lou
reply by the author on 27-May-2016
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Hey, girl, on your 1st pg. I think you meant to write 'bringing' a paycheck...
Ick! From a corpse. LOL - funny remarks about that.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this chapter. It's filled with interesting info about what you and Frank went through and it also showcases your wonderful sense of humor. Have a six and a hug, Lou
Comment Written 27-May-2016
reply by the author on 27-May-2016
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Who reads the intro paragraph? LOL Bless you for finding the spag. Thanks for the six and a review that focused on my humor. Harder to laugh about these days!
I need the hug. Thank goodness for close girlfriends who invite me for a get together once in a while. Makes Frank feel good too knowing I have that support.
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You definitely need the support. Online friendships don't quite cut it.
Comment from boxergirl
It's sad to see a loved ones decline physically and mentally, especially when a behavior change is involved. Great job of telling your story while adding humorous asides along the way.
reply by the author on 27-May-2016
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It's sad to see a loved ones decline physically and mentally, especially when a behavior change is involved. Great job of telling your story while adding humorous asides along the way.
Comment Written 27-May-2016
reply by the author on 27-May-2016
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Thanks, BG. Appreciate your comments.
Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens
Alheimers certainly changes a person. And sometimes it can be a complete reversal of their former demeanor. It sounds like that happened to Frank. I am so sorry Shari.
You have written well the scenarios surrounding your first inkling some thing was very wrong.
Nicely done,
:-) Carolyn
reply by the author on 27-May-2016
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Alheimers certainly changes a person. And sometimes it can be a complete reversal of their former demeanor. It sounds like that happened to Frank. I am so sorry Shari.
You have written well the scenarios surrounding your first inkling some thing was very wrong.
Nicely done,
:-) Carolyn
Comment Written 27-May-2016
reply by the author on 27-May-2016
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Unfortunately, it wasn't a complete reversal. That's made it difficult for me to diagnose. Thanks for the perceptive review.
Comment from Gloria ....
Ha, I quite enjoyed your humour in the story, Shari even though the situation is dire. The thought of a corpses DNA coursing through my body would've caused the same kind of thoughts in me.
HAHA, shouting down the hall. It's still fun to share a little private humour with oneself.
Oh my goodness what a change in behaviour. That must terribly difficult for you.
Your story is as always gripping and wonderfully written.
Gloria
reply by the author on 27-May-2016
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Ha, I quite enjoyed your humour in the story, Shari even though the situation is dire. The thought of a corpses DNA coursing through my body would've caused the same kind of thoughts in me.
HAHA, shouting down the hall. It's still fun to share a little private humour with oneself.
Oh my goodness what a change in behaviour. That must terribly difficult for you.
Your story is as always gripping and wonderfully written.
Gloria
Comment Written 27-May-2016
reply by the author on 27-May-2016
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Love your Gloria for your specific comments especially .
It's still fun to share a little private humour with oneself.
It is difficult for me. An hypnotist helped me to understand why. That's for an essay when I find time.
Comment from enitsalemap
If this is fiction, it rings as if true. If this is memoir, kudos to you because we all need to be aware of these type of changes in our loved one's behaviors so that we can help them. This is written with skill and heart. The dialogue is brash but telling of Frank's decline. I want to read more and that is always a good thing. Thank you for the heart that went into this.
reply by the author on 26-May-2016
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If this is fiction, it rings as if true. If this is memoir, kudos to you because we all need to be aware of these type of changes in our loved one's behaviors so that we can help them. This is written with skill and heart. The dialogue is brash but telling of Frank's decline. I want to read more and that is always a good thing. Thank you for the heart that went into this.
Comment Written 26-May-2016
reply by the author on 26-May-2016
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It's true, unfortunately and gets worse. Specific comments on my writing cheer me up so much. Thanks.
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you are welcome
Comment from judiverse
What a tough time with that Achilles tendon. Too bad the first doc didn't get it right. You were right to assume that there was something wrong when Frank started to display those embarrassing symptoms. You knew he was not acting like himself. Such unpredictable behavior is certainly a sign of Alzheimer's. It certainly made you feel bad in public. You must have developed strategies to deal with his public behavior. My dad never had those outbursts in public. People could tell he didn't know what was going on, but he wasn't rude. A very gripping story. judi
reply by the author on 26-May-2016
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What a tough time with that Achilles tendon. Too bad the first doc didn't get it right. You were right to assume that there was something wrong when Frank started to display those embarrassing symptoms. You knew he was not acting like himself. Such unpredictable behavior is certainly a sign of Alzheimer's. It certainly made you feel bad in public. You must have developed strategies to deal with his public behavior. My dad never had those outbursts in public. People could tell he didn't know what was going on, but he wasn't rude. A very gripping story. judi
Comment Written 26-May-2016
reply by the author on 26-May-2016
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I didn't pull it all together until later. He's always been impatient when running errands. Thank goodness, he has let me take over. :-)
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I'm reading "Still Alice." It gives such an excellent picture of what this woman goes through before she's diagnosed with Alzheimer's. judi
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Early onset is really tragic. I read the book and saw the movie, but liked the book better.
Comment from Dean Kuch
First of all, great photo you've used to accentuate the title, Spit. That dude is most definitely pissed off about somethin', LOL.
A corpse! Put a stranger's DNA into my husband's body? What if the person had been a serial killer? Would hubby then kick me to death?
I watch way too many horror stories. ... Heh-heh... I can relate to that, Spit, LOL... ;}
"Do you realize you cut me off? Someone could have been hurt."
"Go fuck yourself," Frank snarled and brushed past her. This too was new. Always assertive to the point of rudeness, my husband had never been vulgar in public. ... The lady confronting your husband, Frank, in the Wal-Mart parking lot that day is damn lucky it wasn't me, Spit. I wouldn't have been nearly as polite, LOL ...
"People need to be told how stupid they are."
.. Damn, Frank, sir. I could not have said it any better myself.
~Good writing as always, Spit.
~Dean ;}
reply by the author on 26-May-2016
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First of all, great photo you've used to accentuate the title, Spit. That dude is most definitely pissed off about somethin', LOL.
A corpse! Put a stranger's DNA into my husband's body? What if the person had been a serial killer? Would hubby then kick me to death?
I watch way too many horror stories. ... Heh-heh... I can relate to that, Spit, LOL... ;}
"Do you realize you cut me off? Someone could have been hurt."
"Go fuck yourself," Frank snarled and brushed past her. This too was new. Always assertive to the point of rudeness, my husband had never been vulgar in public. ... The lady confronting your husband, Frank, in the Wal-Mart parking lot that day is damn lucky it wasn't me, Spit. I wouldn't have been nearly as polite, LOL ...
"People need to be told how stupid they are."
.. Damn, Frank, sir. I could not have said it any better myself.
~Good writing as always, Spit.
~Dean ;}
Comment Written 26-May-2016
reply by the author on 26-May-2016
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I put the corpse line in for you. No really, it did give me the willies to think of a dead person's tendon replaced his own. Hey, maybe the dead had anger issues?
Ouch. So you have a temper too! That's gotta be the attraction. ;-)
Love ya,
Shari
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Well, I've been known to get on peoples' case a time or two, if I feel they deserve it. But, no, I'm pretty laid back 99.5 % of the time. It's that 5% I still gotta work on.
You're welcome, as always, Shari. ;)
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It's not healthy to keep it all in. Keep the five percent.
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Hahaha, I will, Shari, don't worry. ;)
Comment from robyn corum
Wow. Your husband wouldn't like me. I go ahead and check out my other purchases at the Pharmacy counter OR the photo counter while I'm using their other services. *smile* I can't wait to see where this is headed.
One note:
"He went wee wee (everyone)."
--> that's also my favorite line! hahaha!
reply by the author on 26-May-2016
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Wow. Your husband wouldn't like me. I go ahead and check out my other purchases at the Pharmacy counter OR the photo counter while I'm using their other services. *smile* I can't wait to see where this is headed.
One note:
"He went wee wee (everyone)."
--> that's also my favorite line! hahaha!
Comment Written 26-May-2016
reply by the author on 26-May-2016
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Thanks for catching the incorrect spacing. He got so angry because there was a lengthy line. Frank's always been impatient with slow clerks of customers as in the women who slowly count out exact change. That would be me. LOL
Comment from barkingdog
This was a compelling chapter, Shari.
You are such a good writer--both entertaining with your clever side remarks and astute in your recognition that something isn't quite right with your husband's temperament.
Excellent addition to your book.
:) e
reply by the author on 26-May-2016
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This was a compelling chapter, Shari.
You are such a good writer--both entertaining with your clever side remarks and astute in your recognition that something isn't quite right with your husband's temperament.
Excellent addition to your book.
:) e
Comment Written 26-May-2016
reply by the author on 26-May-2016
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Whoopie! A six. Your compliment means a lot since I consider you a top-notch writer.
Shari xx
Comment from Domino 2
Your usual top skills at detailed and interesting narrative, Shari, plus again, your usual real and often funny dialogue.
It's a shame Frank has become so cantankerous, but I couldn't help laughing at some of his coarse and rude outbursts, though I realise it wasn't funny for you at the time.
An excellent disturbing 'hook' to end.
Here's my last sixer of the week.
Cheers, Ray xx
reply by the author on 26-May-2016
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Your usual top skills at detailed and interesting narrative, Shari, plus again, your usual real and often funny dialogue.
It's a shame Frank has become so cantankerous, but I couldn't help laughing at some of his coarse and rude outbursts, though I realise it wasn't funny for you at the time.
An excellent disturbing 'hook' to end.
Here's my last sixer of the week.
Cheers, Ray xx
Comment Written 26-May-2016
reply by the author on 26-May-2016
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Ooh, I'm thrilled by the six this late in the week. Thanks for saving it, Ray. Um, I got the impression that you can be cantankerous too--getting into trouble on the forum?
Hey, it still isn't funny. I've learned to keep him at home. :-)
