Oh my... That gave me chills. It's amazing isn't how perceptive you can be of the ones you love most. People always wonder about the "what-if"s and question anything and everything when someone they love dies. It's a hard thing to come to face with. My baby brother was born still-birth and to this day, I still haven't truly mourned for him. I was too much in shock when I heard the intial news. My mind raced with the thoughts of what his life could have been like.

I used to battle with depression and I would have suicidal thoughts. Seeing how someone taking their life has effected their loved ones, makes me really thankful that God delivered me.

Overall, your perspective piece is really good. It's very moving and so honest. =)

Absolutely brilliant... this is utterly amazing, even better than your previous chapters in my opinion. So much to think about with this; such emotion, intensity, and forethought.
'Undying love and unending hatred.
Strange that it could all be found in one…'
WOW; that blew me away. Marvelous, marvelous work.

You knwo that tingly feeling you get when you read something really good? I got that when I was reading this. Great job. You are an excellent writer.

After crying a lot, your writing has made me come to a decision about MY grandpa. He's a wonderful man but doesn't know Jesus...to my knowledge. I know what I have to do. Thanks.

Sad to say, I can relate. I don't date generally, although I have a bf right now who I'm in love with, but my last ex was somewhat the same as your friend. He was new to school and immediately had a crush on me. I went against my better judgement and went out with him. Two times I mourned for him. The first time, when he revealed he was agnostic and had the same feelings towards God. I wanted to break up with him then because I knew I couldn't date someone who felt that way. Still I waited though, not wanting to upset or lie to him. The second time I mourned for him was after he broke up with me and he told me was bi. I reacted the same way as you did and told him I could not agree or support that but I would still be his friend. After a while, we were fine, and still are. We're not that close but I still try to be a friend for him since he is so rejected. I'm hoping my position in his life will not have to be revoked though.
Anyways, God bless you.

I can almost picture the same thing happening with my father and his mother...
It's so easy to tell people what you believe but so hard to follow it yourself. Luckily God forgives us and is patient. God bless you and your father.

Wow. I don't know what to say. You are indeed strong and the Lord has helped you much. May God bless you and your family.

I'm sitting here, amazed at this openness... it blessed me so much to read it, I almost didn't because i knew it would be depressing, but it was such a blessing to read. I'm the kind of person who can't open up and share, so to read this from you is such an inspiration that sharing and being totally honest is something God can use, both in the teller and listener (reader in this case) thanks! and God Bless You!

I like it. Different and starnge though but I like it.

Wow. Your story-I had to stop reading it halfway through, to remind myself to breathe. I began to mourn for the life of someone I never met or knew, a woman who lost so much of herself to depression.

Thank you-it gave me a perspective, an alternative of what could have happened if my mom hadn't met my dad, hadn't gone to therapy for depression, hadn't known God as she knows him now.

As I read through, the song 'Goodbye to You' by Michelle Branch came on my computer playlist. I found it an appropriate way to release a portion of what I was feeling-but I'll never forget you, your aunt, or the story you have told.

You will be in my prayers, always. Remember, beyond all else, that God is here. You didn't call for a reason, this tragic and awful event happened for a reason. Whether it was to touch others who are fighting the same through this story, to teach you about yourself and your strength, or something entirely different altogether-this didn't happen for nothing.

Please, any time you need to talk to anyone, look at this and email me-I'm here for you.

Love in Christ,

Cari

AH! you're making me cry! when you told me the little bits about your grandmom and 'kelvin' it was hard to hear. but this...all the details, so blunt and honest, and the fisrt chapter! i don't know if i could ever do what you just did. yeah, i can talk to people, but to put stuff like this in writing and share it with everybody...

and ya know for these stories being so hard and emotional to write, you did a better job with the 'rough draft' as far as grammer and spelling and stuff than i would have with a normal story. and english is my only language! (no stupid american jokes please anyone who reads this). seriously, adelphe, i look up to you even more now. not only because of your writing skills, but becaose of the courage it must have taken to even go thru the motions of writing this. i'll pray that some day you'll be able to share the secrets that are ment to be shared with the ones you're keeping them from. be it some of these or the ones you have yet to write about.

I read this several times. I loved it. It was heartfelt. It was amazing. Clean, fluid, emotional writing that is certainly top-notch work. Keep it up.

Wow... this was just stunning. Absolutely incredible. It's a very powerful piece, and you worded everything so well. Keep it up.

Coolies! I love it! Continue!

You shock me. This is absolutely spectacular. I was so stunned while reading this. I think this could be your best work yet. I simply love this piece. Thank you so much for writing it, and thanks for the nice review.