I cried my eyes out... not fair not fair not fair...

*gives him a big hug... I'm glad your sister beat it. I dodged the bullet a couple of times - you float on air for the longest time after that.

V.

*hands you a Kleenex*

Thanks.

That was lovely, not melancholy. It's one of those ideas that touches me deeply and makes for strong emotions and that's always a good thing.

My best wishes for your sister too. I hope she stays strong and well for you both.

Thanks for your comments and well wishes.

As I said to Wirewolf on an earlier prompt -- sometimes we write what we need to write, without even realizing it at the time. It's part of the magic, and in its own way, it heals. Thanks for sharing this.

It is sometimes strange to see how your own mind can work, occasionally against your own wishes. It may be one of the few things we can control in this life but the resistance we get from it can sometimes be surprising. As you say writing or any other kind of expression can be a healthy outlet at times.

On another note I find myself looking forward to Thursdays and your prompt challenges now, thanks.

+fav for topic.

Whaaa? Really? Thanks. *chuckles*

That does tug at the heart quite a bit. You've got really good descriptive writing, for which I'm a touch jealous.

Good work, and may your sister live long and healthy.

Thanks.

Very touching; ive lots friends to car accidents and cancer, so i keep similar emotions very close to my heart. I think the most touching part to me was when the bowl was left full; there aren't really words to describe it, but i understand that feeling. Thanks for sharing!

ah, i meant to type ive lost* friends...etc.

once again very well written

Touching. Sad. Powerful. Great that you had the courage to post this, as in the afternote you state that the story was at least partly fueled by your own feelings. Though, writing is a good way to deal with hard feelings. Great story, I enjoyed reading this.

To me writing is the same whether is intensely personal or totally abstract. You’re opening yourself up to criticism and the scrutiny of strangers. Any story submitted to be read by complete strangers in a work of courage as well as anything else that gets put into the mix.

Thanks again, and its good to see someone with the endurance to go through all the old prompts as you seem to be doing.