I was delighted to see your name on my winners' list. Congratulations to you. Way to go. Sorry I am so late at saying my congrats, I have been under the weather since Wednesday. Sara K. 👏✍️

By the timely intervention of your father, you were rescued from the mouth of great danger. The bursting of appendix can turn fatal. We have to understand that God has a plan behind everything. He wished you to become a poet. Congratulations on your first place win.

Oh...what a scary experience, Paula! But we forget all sufferings when we are with mom and dad!

"1 Place" ~ "Reflections On My Childhood In The Hospital." ~ Date Written:9/16/2026 ~ Written by Human Poet..........

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Paula :) - hugs

- A frightening childhood experience, Paula – When I was a child, parents weren't allowed to stay with their child in the hospital... fortunately, that’s not the case today – Great writing :) – Best of luck in the contest :) – hugs

You're braveness, only a meer child , & already feels the excruciating thing called pain😢. Great ✍️, Paula & Best of luck👌 Autumn 🍂 blessings

Paula, thanks for sharing a tough experience which you (thanks to God, and your father) helped you to get through. Best wishes in Sara's contest. Blessings & very best, Bartholomew

Memorable moments in life. Nice to recall it.

Oh gosh! That was a very close one! Sigh! I'm relieved that you were taken care of, dear Paula, having family in such times is really a blessing.. and even though it's never easy going through health crisis, it really gives emotional strength, I'm sorry you had to go through that, it just have been immensely painful. I too, have had some life threatening circumstances twice ~ sigh, life is not that easy! We just steer through! sending you hugsz and soothing starsz 🧜‍♀️🌊💫🍂🍁

oh my! what a memory!

These dramatic events in our lives are what make us strong and wise. A powerful, agonizing description of a painful event, but also the presence of care and love in the face of your father. 💕

A poerful and touching reflection.You capture both pain and the love so clearly-especially your dad wrapping you in a blanket and carrying you through the doors.Very heartfelt,,thank you for sharing this.

a welcomed outcome, glad we are still blessed with you

You are lucky and we are too! Best warmest wishes & prayers! Have a wonderful time :-)

That was awful for you Paula, good that your dad got you to the hospital in time. I had a close call too, I was twelve when I took ill with a septic hip, that was horrendously painful. I spent three months in hospital, but I lived in pain right up until I was aged 52, then they operated, first on my knee that had taken all the strain over the years and that was very painful too, at 54 I had a hip replacement done, so life hasn’t been easy for me… Beryl

Wow! Close call. God wanted you around for poetry. Everyone's life is a book of suspense and survival. Glad you are here:))

"Reflections On My Childhood In The Hospital." ~ Date Written:9/16/2026 ~ Written by Human Poet..........