All Comments on 'Finding Nonny'

write so beautifully Sack, I don't know how I could make an impression at all. This was a wonderful story with a happy ending. It hit home for me because I had a Grandmother who died from a stroke after many years of not knowing who any of us were. Great story, good luck with the contest, Sack.

Wonderful job of showing the confused mindset.

This is a moving piece, thanks for sharing it.

As always, you find a way to write a poignant, touching story that hits close to home for many readers. Thanks for sharing.

story. Thank you for sharing it.

Good luck.

Black Tulip

Sack, you loooooooooove to make people cry. Not sure why I like that about you. Happy holidays & good luck in the contest. ~Imp

Wow, sack... Just when I thought I couldn't get any sadder. My grandfather had alzheimer's (sp) so this hit close to home for me too. Wonderfully told, and perfect for the holiday.

Good luck and Happy Holidays,

Ali

What is it about sad stories? Seems to be contageous... just a question of who caught it from whom...

Nice job and good luck!

Very emotional story moving from happiness, to confusion, to relieved gladness at the end. Well told.

Do you remember those totally incomprehensible and pretentious Obsession ads from back in the 80's? This story was the literary equivalent. It's as if you said, "let's see how many symbols I can cram into this piece without having much of a connecting thread." Schmaltzy tearjerkers are fine, but this made no sense.

Christmas aways seems to bring to fore why we should count our blessings. Your story makes me sad and happy all in one. Can't ask for more than that can we? Good luck!

Cookie :)

*leave a rose quietly*

E

A different sort of story, Sack. Thanks for the read and good luck in the contest.

Rumple

Sack:

It's what is. Your 9 year old acts like a 9 year old girl would act. Nonny acts very much like a lady with Alzheimer's would act. It is a true reporting of events that happen every day, and well told at that. Forget anonymous. "It" is an idiot. I have been lucky, but I've had friends who have not been as fortunate. The stories they relayed to me dove-tailed pretty well with yours, and having worked with groups that included young girls, Silver fits the mold very well. It's a masterful tale, masterfully told. This Horny 'ol Sailor Thanks You. Ronnie W.

A very bittersweet tale. When it's at its saddest, you keep reading because you need to know what happens. Once you do, you breathe a sigh of relief because it wasn't all that bad in the end. Good luck in the contest!

Short stories...anymore..but, this was just a wonderful tale..had a bit of Mitch Albom feel with a dimensional touch of [Robert A. Heinlein, JOB: A Comedy of Justice]. my favorite character Margarete...was a wee bit like nonny..staying in the flow of life no matter what comes...she did it with a knowing she would be ok...you touched on that inner knowing well..and the story was strong enough to hold the interest..it has the ability to draw the compassion from the heart strings as a good story should...I really enjoyed reading it. I guess I am missing a lot of good stories...thanks for sharing this with me...hugZenblue

An excellent though bittersweet short story. Brought out the irony that with better health comes worse health ~ those who once would have died before its onset now live long enough to experience Alzheimer's. And while the ending can classify as "happy," the bleak future still remains as Nonny's mind slowly empties. Very well done.

I'm not much for short sad stories Sack. My grandfather is suffering in the same way right now, so you did touch home...Your writing style is compeling though...well done, Sabina.

It's difficult for me to separate straight story feedback from emotion on this one. Just a few months ago, I stood with my father next to my grandma's bed – just like this – after having to move her into a home. Thank you for writing this... I promise to re-read 'as a story' once I regain my composure.

As I read the story I couldn't help but think of the cycle of life... that one day Silver would be the "nonny" and would have her own granddaughter!

The story had a nice flow that just sucked the reader in.

Thanks for sharing your talent.

am not all that far from being Nonny, this meant something to me. I do wonder why you included The Flying Nun in it though.

Erotica is bed ridden for now, due to her recent illness, but she wanted me to let you know she loved it when she read it after I printed. Her quote "Great as always dear friend.*

so, its no wonder that i felt a wee bit uncomfortable reading this. The wonderful thing is that you made me feel something and that is what writing is all about.

Good luck in the contest.

v~

that is universally all around us. i like the part about the warehouse scene. that was cool, because i'm a warehouse rat. you tell a good story........don

this was a departure for you sack. Well written and well told.

your writings leave me impressed and wanting more!

You have taken my emotions on another whirlwind ride, Sack..wonderful job...

~Honey

Sack, your story affected me deeply. I was angered by the horrible treatment of Nonny, and I was relieved that she was reunited with her family again. Good work.

Damn touching story Sack. This is a tough time of year for me for a couple of reasons and I guess I'm always looking for uplifting things about now. There's a line somewhere between happiness and sadness and sometimes it crosses-great story Sack-I've come to expect those of you anyway, but this one was more than a little touching!

You have wrote this beautifully. I am well impressed. I plan on keep reading. So, I'm off to read some more of your work. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Touched a nerve and brought back memories, both sad and happy, but wouldn't wish otherwise.

Beautiful and touching writing. This is the first story of yours I have read and I am compelled to read the list of them now.

Damn it sack, I am an emotional guy and for me you have done it again, your words touched me very deeply, keep writing, your kind of talent is very special.

Peter

Just goes to show that love always survives. The mind may weaken but the heart never does. Reading this makes me want to see old episodes of "The Flying Nun."

Maybe.

sometimes I think you authors don't pay attention to what you write. you have a father of unspecified age with a 9 year old daughter and an 80 year old mother. I couldn't finish this story because the age differences between the characters was so unbelievable. I realize your writing fiction but try to make it some what realistic.

AUTHOR COMMENT: To the last commenter, I'm not sure you thought out your comment before submitting it. Let's say the grandmom/mom was in her late 30's when she got pregnant, not terribly uncommon. That would mean she would be 80 when her son turned 42-43. If the son in turn, had an 8 year old daughter, he would have been about 34 when she was born. What is so unbelievable about that? I should delete your comment, will leave it for the time being as I shake my head.....

*****Very entertaining short story. Thanks for sharing.