Comment from JudyE

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Oh dear, what a worry this would have been. I'm glad your son is going to be okay. I know many adults and children rant and rave about having to wear helmets but they've saved many from much worse injuries than would otherwise be the case.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 01-May-2019

Hi Judy :) Thanks for your feedback - it's a week after the event now and Ben is almost back to normal (apart from having to wear a sling!)
Best wishes, Debra :)

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

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Oh dear, Debra, I'm glad he's okay, you're right, it could have been a lot worse. I can tell you now, it doesn't get any better, wait till he's on his first motorbike! A total nightmare, I was glad when my two were old enough to learn to drive a car. A whole year I had to go through the 50cc motorbike thing. Honestly, some people could cycle faster than they could go on their bikes, didn't make any difference though. :( Your poem said it perfectly. Well done, my friend. :)) Sandra x x

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Hi Sandra :) There'll be no motorbikes here! Ben's healing well, thank you. His nose is almost back to normal size and he's managing to dress himself now. Still needs help cutting his food and opening bottles and things but, we're getting there...
Thank you for your kind comments. Best wishes as always, Debra :)

Comment from Lulube

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short, precise and concise and omg, what a fearful time!! glad he's okay, something to watch over though. Boys will be boys! relax for a moment to gather your strength, you are so needed by all who are around you.

lulube

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Hi lulu :) Thanks for your great feedback. Yes, boys WILL be boys! He's recovering well though, thankfully :) Best wishes as always, Debra

reply by Lulube on 28-Apr-2019

welcome

lulube

Comment from robyn corum

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Debra,

Oh my stars! Bless his bones - literally! And bless your poor mother's heart! I can't imagine what those few hours were like at first for you -- well, okay. I can imagine. --sigh-- Unfortunately, I've been there. It's not a fun place to be, my sister. I'm so glad everything turned out as well as it did. Perhaps he'll learn a small something.

Saying a prayer for fast healing!

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Hi Robyn :) Thank you so much for your kind and empathetic feedback. Ben is recovering well...his nose is almost back to it's normal size at least! Best wishes, Debra :) x

Comment from 24chas

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I'm so glad he's okay, Debra. Thank goodness he was wearing his helmet. There is nothing worse than seeing your child suffering and hurt. Good job on the poem to capture that whole feeling with, thankfully, a good ending.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Hi Chas :) Thank you for your kind feedback. Ben is on the mend, thankfully :) I actually think that he does realise how lucky he has been to walk away with just a broken nose and shoulder. Best wishes, Debra

Comment from patcelaw

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I am sorry Ben, had an accident, but like you I am thankful that he was not too badly hurt. May his healing be swift.
Patricia

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Thank you so much, Patricia, for your kind words. Best wishes, Debra :)

Comment from Rachelle Allen

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Even in the face of such tumult, you can write a perfectly delightful poem. Thanks again for touching base last night from the hospital. That was quite the scare. I'm glad you've all survived it!! xo

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Hi Rachelle :) Thank you so much for your concern and for your lovely words. Ben is on the mend and we are so grateful that he walked away with relatively minor injuries. It could've been lots worse.
Best wishes as always, Debra :) x

Comment from misscookie

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First I want to say thank God your son is healing well. You know who with his guarding angels were watching over him
I know it's not easy at times like this yet this is part of being a parent and having active boy
Take care
Cookie

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Thank you so much, Cookie :) I appreciate your kind feedback. Best wishes, Debra

reply by misscookie on 28-Apr-2019

As always your very welcome.
Have a blessed Sunday
Cookioe

Comment from Heather Knight

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I'm sooo sorry to hear that, Debra. I do hope he gets better soon.
I'm sure tomorrow you'll have better news and will be able to write a cheerful poem again.
A big hug for both you and Ben.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Thank you, Maria :) xx

Comment from Amenian Aypotheeno

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And the whiney to accompany the frightful moment. I hope he does take more care in future but I am sure he'll come out of this bigger, better and bolder. This is a nice written whitney that captures your heart-stopping moment and shows your maternal instinct so very well. I am sure he will bounce back and be thankful that you stayed with him hospital but fingers, eyes and toes all crossed for you and hope he recovers well, my blessings and convalescent thoughts are sent from far away.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2019

Thank you so much, Dale, for your well wishes and for the your kind comments also. Ben's recovering well :) Best wishes as always, Debra