The Worst Heartbreak
This was the saddest day of my life29 total reviews
Comment from Caressa_08
Am so sorry for this happening, and many hugs your way, as it has probably been a time now, and this still must have been so very difficult to write about... I didn't know about this happening to your son, until I read this sad story about him...as not much here as some. Well, I know he is smiling down at you & Loves you as you do him.....And, Yes, I can relate it would be the saddest moment in any parent's life to witness their child dying.
God Bless you and have a good weekend...Caressa_08
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2017
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Am so sorry for this happening, and many hugs your way, as it has probably been a time now, and this still must have been so very difficult to write about... I didn't know about this happening to your son, until I read this sad story about him...as not much here as some. Well, I know he is smiling down at you & Loves you as you do him.....And, Yes, I can relate it would be the saddest moment in any parent's life to witness their child dying.
God Bless you and have a good weekend...Caressa_08
Comment Written 11-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2017
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Thank you for reading and your kind comments. It was 1985 when this happened. It still hurts very much.
Comment from Bill Schott
This is a heartbreaking story. One has to imagine the "What if" of the situation. When my son and grandson shot a couple of weeks ago, the safety aspect was paramount, as bullets only go one way. The idea that he went fast is a sad consolation, but understandably, all that can be done to keep the memory from overcoming you. The story was framed well, taking us from the days start, the excitement, the trepidation foreshadowing the tragady, and the playing out of the aftermath.
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2017
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This is a heartbreaking story. One has to imagine the "What if" of the situation. When my son and grandson shot a couple of weeks ago, the safety aspect was paramount, as bullets only go one way. The idea that he went fast is a sad consolation, but understandably, all that can be done to keep the memory from overcoming you. The story was framed well, taking us from the days start, the excitement, the trepidation foreshadowing the tragady, and the playing out of the aftermath.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2017
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Thank you for reading and commenting. It was a tough and sad day, one I will remember forever.
Comment from apky
A wonderful description of autumn (my favourite season)!
And the story is indeed so sad. It reminded me of the fact that eventhough it's decades ago, I still dream of my mother and she's always alive, with me, laughing, doing things we'd loved doing together... Somehow, my subconscious refuses to accept that she's gone forever.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2017
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A wonderful description of autumn (my favourite season)!
And the story is indeed so sad. It reminded me of the fact that eventhough it's decades ago, I still dream of my mother and she's always alive, with me, laughing, doing things we'd loved doing together... Somehow, my subconscious refuses to accept that she's gone forever.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2017
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Thank you for reading and commenting. I still remember the great times Roy and I had together.
Comment from Mustang Patty
I am so sorry for your loss. I know those words are trite, but I think there really aren't any words of true comfort when someone loses a child. You told the story well and there were details that described the scene and had the reader there with you washing the truck when Dave arrived.
A nit: " Hurry, get in your truck, and I will drive you over to the hospital." Shouldn't it be 'my truck,' and your open quote mark is one space too far ahead.
Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest,
~patty~
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2017
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I am so sorry for your loss. I know those words are trite, but I think there really aren't any words of true comfort when someone loses a child. You told the story well and there were details that described the scene and had the reader there with you washing the truck when Dave arrived.
A nit: " Hurry, get in your truck, and I will drive you over to the hospital." Shouldn't it be 'my truck,' and your open quote mark is one space too far ahead.
Thank you for sharing and good luck in the contest,
~patty~
Comment Written 07-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2017
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Thanks for the tips. Nope, Dave told me to get into my truck because his car was an old jalopy. Thanks for catching the quotation error, I will edit and correct.
Comment from Teri7
This is such a sad and tragic write you have done about the loss of your only child. You used such great descriptive wording and very good imagery. It had to break your heart writing this as you relived it again. Best wishes in the contest! Teri
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2017
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This is such a sad and tragic write you have done about the loss of your only child. You used such great descriptive wording and very good imagery. It had to break your heart writing this as you relived it again. Best wishes in the contest! Teri
Comment Written 07-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2017
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Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. This happened in 1985, but it still is hard to write or talk about.
Comment from Asem.inspirations
I feel your pain and yes, losing my son was the most saddest moment of my life. That whole experience was awful, the knowing that something was wrong but not really knowing what it was, that wanting to know what it was but not really. I was afraid to find out that it was what I thought it would be and how would I live with this reality. I just did not know how to wake up each day and just go on...
So I feel your pain and I am still living with mine. It hasn't been easy but writing has been a big relief for me and my other children and the rest of my family are very supportive. You are in my prayers as all parents who have lost their child or children. We are related by this horrible reality because it is just not the normal way it is supposed to be. It is an evil -- to have to bury our children instead of the other way around. My heart is with you...
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2017
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I feel your pain and yes, losing my son was the most saddest moment of my life. That whole experience was awful, the knowing that something was wrong but not really knowing what it was, that wanting to know what it was but not really. I was afraid to find out that it was what I thought it would be and how would I live with this reality. I just did not know how to wake up each day and just go on...
So I feel your pain and I am still living with mine. It hasn't been easy but writing has been a big relief for me and my other children and the rest of my family are very supportive. You are in my prayers as all parents who have lost their child or children. We are related by this horrible reality because it is just not the normal way it is supposed to be. It is an evil -- to have to bury our children instead of the other way around. My heart is with you...
Comment Written 07-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2017
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I agree with you one-hundred- percent, no parent should ever have to bury their child. I feel your pain as you feel mine. No one can understand unless they have lived it.
Comment from valmay
I can't imagine such sorrow so I will confine this to a review. You have written the piece simply and clearly and it is all the more poignant because of that. A beautiful tribute to Roy
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2017
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I can't imagine such sorrow so I will confine this to a review. You have written the piece simply and clearly and it is all the more poignant because of that. A beautiful tribute to Roy
Comment Written 07-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2017
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Thank you for your kind words and the six stars. This happened in 1985, but it is hard to write about yet today.
Comment from Bucketlist
Thanks so much for sharing, I can't image the hurt you endured. Memories warm the heart, but can never heal that. As one mother to another,I'm sorry
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2017
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Thanks so much for sharing, I can't image the hurt you endured. Memories warm the heart, but can never heal that. As one mother to another,I'm sorry
Comment Written 07-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2017
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Thank you for your caring words and the six stars. This happened in 1985, but is still hard to write about.
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We never forget the ones we love. Time is a good healer not an eraser.
You are very welcome!
Comment from Mary Wakeford
This is heartbreaking reading it a second time, and I'm so sorry for the loss of your Roy. It isn't fair and I can't imagine the grief. Your second to last paragraph was simply stunning in the realization of that scene. I'm sure the boy who accidently shot him still suffers knowing what he caused, though accidently.
The nuance with the birds and your sense of dread was also a riveting moment in the read, and leaves me to wonder if that was when your son's soul took flight.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2017
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This is heartbreaking reading it a second time, and I'm so sorry for the loss of your Roy. It isn't fair and I can't imagine the grief. Your second to last paragraph was simply stunning in the realization of that scene. I'm sure the boy who accidently shot him still suffers knowing what he caused, though accidently.
The nuance with the birds and your sense of dread was also a riveting moment in the read, and leaves me to wonder if that was when your son's soul took flight.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2017
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Yes, I sent Tom a letter recently and told him I have never blamed him for this accident. It was just that, a freak accident.
Comment from country ranch writer
Yes, it would be the saddest day of any Moms life if it was her son lying there. It is a freak accident that happens that will be eating at the other boys mind the rest of his life he killed his best friend accidentally. I am sorry for your loss.I worry when my son goes hunting with his buddies and my grandsons.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2017
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Yes, it would be the saddest day of any Moms life if it was her son lying there. It is a freak accident that happens that will be eating at the other boys mind the rest of his life he killed his best friend accidentally. I am sorry for your loss.I worry when my son goes hunting with his buddies and my grandsons.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2017
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Thank you for the kind and caring words. this happened in 1985, but is still difficult to deal with. Thanks for the six stars, I appreciate them.
