Absolutely wonderful. I'm sad to see it end, but that pain is dulled by the graceful, human beauty of the ending itself. This is the most moving, intelligent, adult piece of fanfiction that I've ever read in any fandom. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!  I'm glad you liked it and thought so highly of it!!!

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!  I'm glad you liked it and thought so highly of it!!!

Beautiful conclusion to an amazing story.  All the pieces fit together without being forced or left out--and that's quite an accomplishment.

If a person reads the first word of any fanfiction, it should DEFINITELY be In the Blink of an Eye!

Author's Response:

Wow!  Thank you so much!  I'm glad you liked it and thought it all fit together at the end!

I think it was a beautiful and fitting ending. This has been an amazing, sometimes emotionally draining story. I have loved every single word. Thanks for writing such a great story!

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!  I'm very glad you felt that it was fulfilling even when sad!

I'm going to cry. I can't believe this is over.

Thank you Katie for writing such a fantastic fic. It's probably one of the best I've ever read in any genre. I have loved this fic since I started reading it...it's the one that made me get a twilighted account so I could leave you reviews. You are one of the most interactive authors I've encountered--responding to almost every review makes me feel appreciated as a reader and value the author even more.

Thank you for making Bella a paraplegic and letting Edward use stem cells, transforming her to an imperfect vampire. Your female characters are so strong--it's fantastic. The ending is appropriate, but so sad.

Most importantly, thank you for impacting my nursing practice. I can't go into detail, but I took care of 2 paraplegic patients this past summer and this story affected how I related to them and interacted with them. I don't think I can say that about anything fictional!

Good luck this semester and I'll keep my eyes peeled for anything that you decide to write in the future!

Author's Response:

Oh, thank you!  And I'm so glad if the story helps people see and think about paraplegics differently!  And Bella just couldn't be completely healed at the end -- it wouldn't be the nature of the story.  It's really about the beauty of being human, and imperfect, but love making it all worth it. :-)  So I *didn't* want Bella to be a Magic SuperVampire, but for her to be more despite that. :-)

As for responding, I really feel guilty when I can't.  Some of the best authors I've met in fandom respond to reviews, and I've always been impressed by that.  Like you said, it made me feel appreciated at the reader, so when it was my turn to be the writer, I wanted to return the favor!

This is a wonderful, wonderful story!  Thank you for writing something that I have enjoyed so much!  The ending did get me choked up, but it was a lovely, perfect ending. 

Author's Response:

Thanks!  And yeah, a little sad, but, I hope, triumphant despite that. :-)

I'd prefer not to say goodbye to you, either.  I'm hoping a long "'til I read your stuff again" will be accurate ;)  Should another brilliant story come to you in a few years, I'll be there to eat it all up.

I loved this story so much.  Thank you!  Truly, it's been wonderful.  One of my very favorites.

I'm so pleased with the epilogue.  Once again, you've managed to make the story real and genuine and how Bella has to find the beauty in that.  I like when the characters rely on strength of character instead of magical fixes.  I love the idea of Edward finding his faith and Bella as a Hologram Ghost.  Really, I thought it was a perfect ending to the story.

Thank you again.

Author's Response:

Thank you!  And I'm really glad that it seemed to wrap things up in a realistic but satisfying way.  That's what I was hoping for most of all. :-)

that was the best

Author's Response:

Thanks!!!

wow what a great story i almost cried on the ending :) very well done i hope u choose to write more storys in the future :)

Author's Response:

Thanks!  And nothing else is popping to mind right now, but you never know ...

sob.  great ending to a great story.  congrats!

Author's Response:

Thank you!

I'm going to miss this story.  Loved every bit of it!  I also like how you wrote in the present tense.  There aren't many stories like that and it really made your's stand out.  I hope to see more of your work in the future!

Author's Response:

Thank you!  And readers have had really mixed reactions to the choice to write in present tense, but I do feel like it let me make the story more immediate. :-)

AWWWWWWWWWWW :(( I SO LOVED THIS STORY! I really hate to see it end !  The ending was not really tragic, no. Byt still sad. I know too many people who have died of cancer or because of the chemo... Its said, but if they have faith and believe in Jesus, then they are just going home :)

Author's Response:

Thank you!  I'm glad you liked it, and yes, sad, but Martha had a long, full, meaningful life.  :-)

The ending was beautiful. I am glad to see the return of Edward's faith. I like that Bella's walk wasn't "perfect" but that she could walk. Thank you for sharing this story.

~Ayla

Author's Response:

Thank you!  And yes, I wanted Bella to have a good ending, if not a perfect one. :-)