A Tragic Day In My Life
A true story about an accident.14 total reviews
Comment from marilyn quillen
Oh my God, is all I can think to say, you have to have been out of your mind. I can't even begin to say anything about your writing, all I can think about is your story
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2025
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Oh my God, is all I can think to say, you have to have been out of your mind. I can't even begin to say anything about your writing, all I can think about is your story
Comment Written 09-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2025
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Thank you so much for your review. I felt like it was a dream. To this day, I can't believe it happened.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This was a shocking story to tell. What a way to ruin a vacation. First there is constant rain, and then the chiId knocks the car he was in out of gear. Richard was a hero, although he was mostly in shock for quite a while apparently. Still, it wasn't a great vacation, but you all were able to return home together again.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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This was a shocking story to tell. What a way to ruin a vacation. First there is constant rain, and then the chiId knocks the car he was in out of gear. Richard was a hero, although he was mostly in shock for quite a while apparently. Still, it wasn't a great vacation, but you all were able to return home together again.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Thank you for your nice review. It was such a nightmare. It seemed like a dream.
Comment from joann r romei
Oh my goodness, this was such an intense recollection of a horrible situation, It really was a miracle he survived, looks like a moment more would have ended in tragedy.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Oh my goodness, this was such an intense recollection of a horrible situation, It really was a miracle he survived, looks like a moment more would have ended in tragedy.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Thank you so much for the great review. Also, thank you for the six stars. I appreciate it.
Comment from CM Kelly
Nice story with a strong ending, I can only wonder how Chris would remember this event? Is it something you discuss regularly or was it never mentioned again?
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Nice story with a strong ending, I can only wonder how Chris would remember this event? Is it something you discuss regularly or was it never mentioned again?
Comment Written 07-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Thank you for this nice review. Chris doesn't remember any of this.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
I knew the second you wrote in the 'family dog' that it would create a calamity. Didn't have a clue how, of course.
...Corbin Island which is one of the three islands surrounding the lake - I couldn't make this work in my head, so I Googled it to learn that Corbin's island is not really an island, but a peninsula. Allrighty, then (smiley face here)
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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I knew the second you wrote in the 'family dog' that it would create a calamity. Didn't have a clue how, of course.
...Corbin Island which is one of the three islands surrounding the lake - I couldn't make this work in my head, so I Googled it to learn that Corbin's island is not really an island, but a peninsula. Allrighty, then (smiley face here)
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 07-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Thank you for this review. I know we camped on an island. It was so long ago, I thought it was this one.
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I looked at a map of the area. It's quite possible that there were no roads to some of the crazy peninsulas and that since they were only accessible by boat, they were named islands.
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Yeah could be possible. To this day, I can't believe it happened. I felt like I was in a dream.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Brenda, I was virtually holding my breath during this story but so pleased to read that all was well in the end. Distractions like dogs can always take us by surprise and I can understand Richard's immediate reaction. But it was also that instinctive response to Chris that saved the latter's life. What a blessing and, as you say, "a rude awakening" that day.
Well done, Brenda, on bringing this near-tragedy to life in such a vivid way.
Warm wishes Debbie
"Even though fear grip(p)ed him..
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Brenda, I was virtually holding my breath during this story but so pleased to read that all was well in the end. Distractions like dogs can always take us by surprise and I can understand Richard's immediate reaction. But it was also that instinctive response to Chris that saved the latter's life. What a blessing and, as you say, "a rude awakening" that day.
Well done, Brenda, on bringing this near-tragedy to life in such a vivid way.
Warm wishes Debbie
"Even though fear grip(p)ed him..
Comment Written 07-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Thank Debbie for the wonderful review. Also for the tip. I changed it.
Comment from LJbutterfly
This was a horrifying experience. No wonder you remember every detail and could provide a full description of everything that took place. What happened to the dog? Was it ever found? I wish you the best in the contest.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2025
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This was a horrifying experience. No wonder you remember every detail and could provide a full description of everything that took place. What happened to the dog? Was it ever found? I wish you the best in the contest.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2025
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Thank you for the nice review. Yes, my brother found the dog.
Comment from royowen
They say the most diligent of parents are all in danger of losing a child to a terrible accident, one only needs to relax their attention for a small time, and that could be it, one is grateful for the safety of these dear little people, well done Brenda, blessings Roy
Typo : My father (had) carelessly.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2025
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They say the most diligent of parents are all in danger of losing a child to a terrible accident, one only needs to relax their attention for a small time, and that could be it, one is grateful for the safety of these dear little people, well done Brenda, blessings Roy
Typo : My father (had) carelessly.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2025
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Thank you Roy for the very nice review and also the tip on the typo. I fixed it.
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Most welcome Brenda
Comment from Darlene BoClair
This is like a tramatic adventure never to imagine while on a short family lake trip.
I continued to read wanting to know how the adventure would end. I like the details of each paragraph written. I like the safe capture of Chris and the healthy return to land. You've written an excellent nonfiction writing contest entry.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2025
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This is like a tramatic adventure never to imagine while on a short family lake trip.
I continued to read wanting to know how the adventure would end. I like the details of each paragraph written. I like the safe capture of Chris and the healthy return to land. You've written an excellent nonfiction writing contest entry.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2025
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Thank you so much for your great review. It was like a bad dream. Thank God. Richard saved him.
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
That was a shocking tail. No one needs to have that experience. But, when everyone is once again safe, It does remind us how fragile life is. I am sure Chris got hugged more than a hotel room pillow that day. Good writing. Karen
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2025
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That was a shocking tail. No one needs to have that experience. But, when everyone is once again safe, It does remind us how fragile life is. I am sure Chris got hugged more than a hotel room pillow that day. Good writing. Karen
Comment Written 06-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2025
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Karen, thank you for your great review. It was like a bad dream.
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