This is such a heart warming chapter.  I love it.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!  I'm glad you enjoyed it.  I thought it was especially heart warming...it's nice to be out of the dark angst!

crying again

wtm

Author's Response:

Sorry....I didn't mean to make you cry!!

I hope you're enjoying it through your tears!

I really really like this story, and i like where it's going. Please update sooner!

Author's Response:

Well hello there!  Thank you so much!  I'm glad you're enjoying the story!  The newest chapter is with the beta!  I'm hoping to have it updated soon!

Thanks again for the review!  I apprecaite each and every one!

I just wanted to let you know that I started your story today - I saw the recommendation on Ficster.  I just couldn't stop reading!   Your characters are very real and incredibly believable.  The emotions are raw - I've laughed, cried and smiled my way through so far.  I want to thank you so much for sharing!

~ Andrea

Author's Response:

Wow, that's a wonderful review!  I'm glad that you enjoyed reading it!  I've enjoyed writing it.  It's a labour of love that's for sure!  I'm glad to have evoked such emotion from you, that's the best compliment I could ever get.

Thanks for reading and for leaving a review!  i apprecaite the support!

 

♥ T

I have been reading your fic from the beginning, and while I have always thought it was well written and entertaining in its own right (I've always been pulled to dramas), I have been unfortunate enough to have been experiencing something in my own life that has allowed me to identify with the feelings that Edward and Bella have felt over their pasts. Even though it is fiction, it is nice to know that I am not alone. Thank-you for writing this story, and developing thses characters as you have.

On another note, I know a fair amount about CF, and I think you are doing a wonderful job of portraying a character that as a teen must face what most of us as adults can barely fathom. Living life while dying is a terrifying prospect, and Hope does it as no one else can. She is real, sarcastic, and scared. In truth, all of us are, about alot of silly things, she is facing death with grace. I applaud your characterization and realism. Amazing work.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much.  I'm flattered that you can identify with the characters of the story.  The one thing I've always tried to do is keep it real.  I see no villians in this, just people who've made mistakes in their past.  How do we get over those mistakes and make the rest of life better.  We all have demon's, we just need to learn how to overcome them.

I'm sorry for whatever past problems you've had and I'm so very flattered you've found any commonality to this story.  I wanna give you a hug!!

This is the best review I think I've gotten and I thank you for taking time out of your life to not only read my story but to also share a part of yourself with me.

hugs....

Tammy.

I'm sorry about your friend with CF, it's amazing that you've been able to give a real voice to a disease which affects so many. I loved so many parts of this chapter, from your description of the photographs capturing Edward's changing life to the interaction between Edward and Bella as they both search for something to heal them. I hope Bella can overcome her past, it seems like she's got a little farther to go at this point than Edward, but I can't wait for when that happens. I'm really looking forward to your next chapter!

Author's Response:

Bella is still in a differnet place...she's healing but it's been a slower process and she hasn't had her ah ha moment yet...but she will get there, I promise....it's been happening slowly but surely with her.  The next few chapters are very important.

Thanks so much for reading and for leaving a review...I appreciate the support.

HEY this chap was fantastioc and really emotional i love the way you portray hope =]

Author's Response:

Thanks so much!  I'm glad you enjoyed it!  It was a rollercoaster with the emotions!  Probably could have been split into a few different chapters but I really just wanted to get the day done and out there...now onto the next!

Tammy...that was an amazing chapter!!  You did a phenomenal job!  It was so worth the wait!  I love the small changes that are coming about in Bella.  I love that we learned a little more about Edward's past!  It was fantastic and very enjoyable!  Thank you for a great update!!

Author's Response:

Thanks Jessica!  I'm glad you enjoyed it!  I'm glad you see the little things!  A lot of people don't always catch those!

Thanks for reading and leaving a review!  I apprecaite it!

What a lovely chapter.  Hope really is the perfect mixture of fatalism and, well, hope.  She accepts the realities of life, and still appreciates the beauties that she can find.  She's also willing to be open and honest with others.  She'll be a wonderful foil for getting Edward and Bella to open up to each other.

I was so happy to hear Edward admit his love.  He may go slowly, but I do hope it's surely.  Convincing Bella bit by bit that he is safe, he can be trusted.

Congrats to your daughter!

Author's Response:

Hi there!  Thanks so much!  I'm glad you liked the update!  Edward will win her over, he already has really, that was the purpose of the Sincerely Edward's...he's opening up with him without even knowing it.

I'll pass on your congratulations to Ally!  It was a great accomplishment just to get as far as she did!

Great chapter. I loved all the family interaction on Thanksgiving, especially the Esme/Edward bit in his room. I got all teary-eyed when Bella was looking through the photos of Edward.

I'm glad Bella's opening up. I liked the conversation between her and Hope. I've grown to love Hope. I'm glad she's there for Edward and he's there for her too.

Can't wait to read more. Please update soon.

Author's Response:

Thanks so much!  I'm glad you enjoyed it!  Thanksgiving was fun to write, trying but fun.  I loved writing the pictures section...I just could see them all so clearly in my head, I'm glad I was able to get them through!

I'm glad you liked the chapter!

OK -- I have to tell you this.  This is so creepy!  I was thinking about this story, again, a few days ago.  I even checked to see if I missed an update --- yesterday.  And then you update today!  I may be psychic! (well, in regards to this story)  :)

Another incredible chapter.  I love that Bella is opening herself up more.  I understand why she is scared and cautious.  I truly hope that she continues to allow herself to live and love again!

Edward, oh my Pieward.  I just adore him!  He broke my heart when he was talking to Esme, realizing his feelings for Bella and crying.  Pieward should never hurt!!

The progression of their friendship/relationship is truly beautiful.  It is amazing to watch their growth.  I so love it!

Hope is such a remarkable person.  She is brilliant, insightful and funny.  I enjoy her so much.  I constantly find myself hoping that she will be alright. 

Great job!  I am looking forward to more!!

Author's Response:

We're mind melded you and me...

I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter, it was a doozey to write!

Pieward thanks you for your compassion!

Thanks again for your wonderful review!  I appreciate your support!

this is a wonderful story. I really love hope. she's a sweet,sassy kid. reminds me of myself as a kid.

Author's Response:

:-)

Thanks!  I'm glad you can identify with Hope.  She truly has a place in my heart!  Thanks for reading and leaving the review!  I appreciate it!

"self pep talks were for not", seriously? wouldn't that be "for nought?" Never mind....please write more and faster. I had almost decided you weren't every going to write another chapter.

Author's Response:

Sorry, the chapter does go through usually two different beta's plus myself.  We don't always catch everything.  Thanks for pointing it out for me.  I'll correct it.

Timing is difficult.  I was on vacation for the last couple weeks without a computer and I do have work and kids so, I do the best I can.

I do have the next few chapters plotted out and a couple of them outlined already.  I just need to write the next one then flesh out the next couple.  Hopefully it will be soon.

I'll do the best I can.

Thanks for the review.