I really do know what to say. yhat was some awsome story
please can someone hand me a tissue or two. So emotional, and yet gave me s feeling of peace reading it.
One of the final scenes with the angels before going through the gates, is how I hope my dad felt, seeing those who passed away who cared for him. I think that and the way the emotions throughout the story were handled is what gave me a feeling of peace. It sounds pathetic but reading this story hopefully I can convert my own grief into something so I can move ahead.
I am not really a big story reader but this is epic in my opinion... not many storys have made me have so many feelings. Laughter, happiness, sadness, worry, grief and above all empathy.
I really hope Rich, wherever he is knows that he has touched people with this story. Thank you!
One thing that came to mind while reading the bit with the Shinigami and angels is this song...... Keane - Bedshaped.
I was crying and smiling at the same time on how this was written and I played this song while i read it... seems to fit well.
The lyrics say to me that someone who is ill (tem bedshaped) passes on, and as they do they knock on the door (door of heaven) are led up in white light.
Its not the published meaning of the track but it comforted me after my dads passing away.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNbBM2WLC_M