All the emotions in this story were palpable, I could feel all of them and could almost smell the aviation fuel. I've tried to imagine myself in the shoes of a soldier before and it must be really difficult to navigate it all. Not being able to let your emotions get you, the stress and fatigue of it all.
The part about the death letter really got me, I cannot fathom having to write one or picture it being opened and read. This whole post was very moving in a disturbing kind of way, I felt it all. You did a great job drawing us into it.
Thanks Emma, I enjoy writing and, whilst I don't have any formal education or training in it, feel that the enjoyment of the process is good enough, despite the fact it may not be grammatically correct, with perfect punctuation. You know what I'm saying?
I'm glad the price made you feel things, that's what I'd hoped.
You're great at it and I've never believed that formal education to be the end all and be all of someone's prowess - self taught is by far superior in this regard (in my opinion).
I was actually thinking about it today and the idea of being together through separation - it's hard but not impossible even though it probably feels hopeless at times, there has to be faith in the connection and if not, then there's something fundamentally lacking.
I feel loads of things when I read people's writing, but yours always hits me right in the chest. You have a way with words.
You're right, respect for the connection, faith in it, is essential to keeping it. Of course, it's never easy and there's times when it seems impossible. I actually think it's important to have that faith even when separation isn't a thing; connection needs to occur regardless of proximity.
Absolutely and I know that it can't be easy, but people can do amazing things if they persevere and stick to it. It's mostly heart over matter.
Well said.