by DawnJ
A very touching story. Now I will have to read more of your stories. I hope you continue this story - the rest of her life and memories of Adam - and when she finally opens up to a new man.
This was probably one of the most powerful stories I've read on this site. Thank you author.
Thanks for the feedback! This story is part of the larger story of this character's oldest son, Todd, and HIS lady love! But you're right, it WOULD be nice to see what happens to her. I'll think about it...
Very powerful and emotional story. Minor point - but changing the spelling of the main character's name (Leah vs. Lee) was a bit distracting. Also, some of the punctuation was a bit strange in places. Suggest getting some on board as an editor for future stories.
When you love someboday that hard, you miss him or her equally hard!
The story begs to be continued, not only because it was so well written, but because the main theme was coping with loss, and the coping process in the story has just merely begun. No, there is no rule which states that an author must lead the characters out of their personal crisis; indeed you did so well in pointing out to the beginning of a process which eventually could lead the grieving Lee out of the first faze of her grieving. It's just that you portrayed in such evocative way and in beautiful details the beginning of a thread which we all know must still unroll...but than again so is life. Whatever you decide, thanks for the wonderful read.
I read the story on the recommendation of a mutual aquaintance and I have to agree with him that this is a true loving wives story. It is very touching and thought provoking, and as my wife and I approach our 55th Aniversary it makes me realise how exceptionaly lucky we have have been to still be together after all this time. Thanks for making me think. 5 stars
Love and loss and grieving: particularly the shock and denial and starting to accept the new reality. It is tough, and it does help to share. Keep writing.
BelleJ