I just finished reading your short story, The Distance Between Yesterday and Tomorrow. You developed the characters of Jules and Millie very well. The twist caught me by surprise. Their love was strong enough and they were brave to try again. I have had several friends who had breast cancer. Some survived and some did not. Your story gave me insight into the rollercoaster of emotions they must have gone through. I liked your story a lot. Keep writing and sharing Marc!
What a beautifully written, heartfelt tale of love, age and the human condition, as expressed by the awakened need of two people to connect, to hope, to fully live life again despite fear, despite death… and yes, to accept their humanity once more with another kindred soul. It moved me to tears.
This was really touching. I really appreciate love stories that consider all the nuances and challenges inherent in starting new relationships later in life. We never stop loving those people we had in our lives for decades, whether the grief is due to death, divorce, or other sorts of shifts and changes. We need more stories that authentically explore the complexity of caring those old loves into new loves and allowing them to be present in new ways. Very touching.
Marc I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and I felt the tension in Jules as he struggled with whether he should try to reconnect after he walked away from Millie. His struggle was understandable because of the loss and grief he sustained with his lake wife, dying of this same disease that had afflicted Millie and resulted in removal of her breast. I related very much to the story because my wife passed away as a result of cancer. Like Jules, I tried to connect with other women a long time after I was beginning to find my feet again after that terrible loss, but it just didn’t happen. I saw some women, but it never felt right and so I’m 82 years old and I live alone, but my family is nearby. I have two daughters and one of them. Rachel said dead. Mom has a place right next to her in heaven and she’s waiting for you to come but be aware that when you get there she’s going to be very angry with you because she let you know she didn’t want you to be sad and to continue to live your life. The family had a good laugh about that, but it rings in my ears. It’s easier said than done. I live my life. I have friends. I do plenty of things, but I miss her greatly and that will never change. Mark, you did a great job. Congratulations.
As a grief counselor, I found your story very believable. Grief is a life long journey but it can lead to a future of hope.
I just finished reading your short story, The Distance Between Yesterday and Tomorrow. You developed the characters of Jules and Millie very well. The twist caught me by surprise. Their love was strong enough and they were brave to try again. I have had several friends who had breast cancer. Some survived and some did not. Your story gave me insight into the rollercoaster of emotions they must have gone through. I liked your story a lot. Keep writing and sharing Marc!
Thanks Sharon. I deeply value your comment.
I hope that notwithstanding the election we can all celebrate Thanksgiving.
What a beautifully written, heartfelt tale of love, age and the human condition, as expressed by the awakened need of two people to connect, to hope, to fully live life again despite fear, despite death… and yes, to accept their humanity once more with another kindred soul. It moved me to tears.
Thanks so much for your comment, Carolyn. Honestly, I had tears as I wrote and then edited the story.
This was really touching. I really appreciate love stories that consider all the nuances and challenges inherent in starting new relationships later in life. We never stop loving those people we had in our lives for decades, whether the grief is due to death, divorce, or other sorts of shifts and changes. We need more stories that authentically explore the complexity of caring those old loves into new loves and allowing them to be present in new ways. Very touching.
Thanks, Viola, for your thoughtful comment.
Marc I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and I felt the tension in Jules as he struggled with whether he should try to reconnect after he walked away from Millie. His struggle was understandable because of the loss and grief he sustained with his lake wife, dying of this same disease that had afflicted Millie and resulted in removal of her breast. I related very much to the story because my wife passed away as a result of cancer. Like Jules, I tried to connect with other women a long time after I was beginning to find my feet again after that terrible loss, but it just didn’t happen. I saw some women, but it never felt right and so I’m 82 years old and I live alone, but my family is nearby. I have two daughters and one of them. Rachel said dead. Mom has a place right next to her in heaven and she’s waiting for you to come but be aware that when you get there she’s going to be very angry with you because she let you know she didn’t want you to be sad and to continue to live your life. The family had a good laugh about that, but it rings in my ears. It’s easier said than done. I live my life. I have friends. I do plenty of things, but I miss her greatly and that will never change. Mark, you did a great job. Congratulations.
Thanks so much, Allan, for your very thoughtful and heartfelt comment. I hope you had a fulfilling day yesterday. I am pleased to call you my friend.
Marc, I feel the same way about you.
Loved this!
Thank you, Diane
Great story Marc. Well written; well developed. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Bill. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Anne.
This moved me to tears.
Honestly, I cried at times while writing the story.