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sherriola

One July Morning

Nov 11, 2010 18:58

ONE JULY MORNING ( Read more... )

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creature_girl08 November 12 2010, 02:44:16 UTC

Such a sad story. I hardly remember the days that led up to my dad leaving us. The details you remember make it possible to picture how it all went for you. Really excellent entry and well done.

sherriola November 12 2010, 02:49:23 UTC

I actually do remember all those details, and much more. But I could have written my novel if I kept going! That's one of my five days that will live in infamy for my life.

I'm so glad you read and commented, Mary Beth! Thanks!

creature_girl08 November 12 2010, 06:23:42 UTC

You bet ya babe. Now if I could just figure out what to write for my entry. UGH!

the_vernacular November 12 2010, 04:18:01 UTC

Wow, that sounds like a really heartbreaking experience. It's one thing to lose a parent to divorce, but losing siblings too, I can't imagine.

sherriola November 16 2010, 02:47:05 UTC

Thanks so much for your comments on my entry. I was a very typical oldest child, so being parted from my much younger brother and sister was double tragedy to me at the time, losing mom and losing them. Thankfully, once they were adults, particularly with my sister, we became very close. Though we don't talk often, I consider her one of my best friends. But I do always feel cheated out of watching her grow up!

shazza59 November 12 2010, 06:01:41 UTC

Wow! What a beautifully writtenn, heart wrenching story. It was very moving to read, it makes me want to go back in time and snuggle that fourteen year old you.

sherriola November 16 2010, 02:48:42 UTC

Oh Shannon, thanks for that! Of all the comments I've received, and they've all been wonderful, yours is the first to wish to snuggle that poor girl, who was once me. i wish you could go back and do it too1 I really wanted that back then. I'm so glad you read it!

basric November 12 2010, 10:18:38 UTC

Ripped my heart out. Beautifully written.

sherriola November 16 2010, 02:50:56 UTC

Thank you for your response to this. i almost hate to say i'm glad for your reaction, because though I set out to write something that would grab and move people deeply, i also do feel sorry for ripping out your heart! smile. Seriously, it was a terribly sad day in my life and sharing it was also painful, so I'm very thankful to you for reading and commenting, and very glad you were moved by it.

macloudt November 12 2010, 18:38:28 UTC

Very moving and beautifully written, Sherry.