I just wanted to praise you over this beautiful story...I rarely cry over fanfiction, but the ending matched with Celine Dion's song was so powerful and fitted the whole story perfectly. Thank you for a wonderful read. 

I had a wonderfully long and drawn out review to post here, but I decided it would be better placed if I simply PM'd you with the message. So here's where I'll simply point to your inbox, and continue to gush about how wonderful and well done the story was.

I loved every inch of it, even when it made me cry. Even if I tried to count how much I cried, I'd certainly loose count, but I'm sure it was a least a pint of tears over the course of the story. I'm favoriting this... and bookmarking this... and tweeting it. I hope you don't mind, but tons more people deserve to know about and read this story. <3

Sincerely,
Elizabeth

P.S. - don't forget to check your inbox!

Absolutely breathtaking, I cried and laughed and cried some more. Thank you for writing this beautiful piece of art.

-Love

That was beautifully written. I loved this story. 

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Wow, that was an amazing story. I'm sitting here still balling my eyes out. Really, really amazing. :)

What a beautiful heart-wrenching story. The characterization was amazingly enjoyable, and the plot was very unique. I could not stop reading this, every little detail just added and added to my enjoyment of this very touching romance. I admit I'm squeamish and yet I still find the technicalities you described to be very fascinating. I'll admit that the ending chapter was a little abrupt and I didn't really like all that well, but still overall it was a fantastic read.

WOW... Its all I can say... Im crying right know, it was such a beautifull story!! Thank you so much for sharing it!!

I have to say that I loved this story. I enjoyed it...it was a bit sad but beautiful at the same time. Thank you for writing such a wonderful story.

...Really???

Sesshomaru couldn't even leave her a note? I get that he needed it but to leave someone for years to travel the world with no notice and then just show up again and expect everything to be ok? That was a stupid concept. HE COULD HAVE WRITTEN IT IN ANY OF THE 7+ LANGUAGES HE KNEW. In the real world she would have moved on. Who needs jerks like that?

I really hate Kagome in this story. She was really passive and weak. She accepts EVERYTHING. I ignored it in the beginning thinking she would redeem herself somehow. But she only got worse. Especially in the ending:/

The only good thing about Kagome was that she helped people by working at a nursing home.

I don't want this to sound like a flame because I really don't intend or want it to be. It just really pisses me off. This was a very well written story and I may have enjoyed it and favorited it if the ending was better. Hell, I would have liked it more if Sesshomaru had flat out died. 

Your second to last chapter really got to me and worsened (the heart ache.. chest pain I was feeling) when Kagome got to her home looking for Sesshomaru. I really enjoyed reading it. I was literally crying at the supposed tragedy and bittersweet ending. Thank you for writing such a satisfying fanfic!!

(Kanrau is SOOO my fav OC right now.)

WHAT THE FUCK??

You've brought me through every single emotion in this story. Love, hate, fear, anticipation, sadness, happiness, joy....all of them. Through this story, you have reminded me of what was important in my life, and solidified my resolve. I was talking to my friend yesterday about how I felt lost, and did not know what direction my life would take. We had a long conversation, and he looked at me and said, "Don't worry about the future, because it's impossible for you to know what will happen. The only thing you can do anything about is now....this moment." You have reminded me to just be still and listen sometimes. I weep as I type this, because you have made me feel so much better...I feel like my life is less chaotic and muddled now. I know it may seem strange for a fanfiction to do this, but it has. I can never thank you enough, you have given me something money cannot buy, and it is far too priceless a thing to even be monetary. You have my unwavering gratitude, and respect.

Heartbreaking! The entire story was extremely well done. For a die-hard fan of Sesshoumaru and his character this story is almost unbearable... to see such a prideful and dignified character rendered helpless tugged at my heart. I could scarcely read some parts - my pride hurt for him; this was balanced only by his recovery and the flawless execution of his personality under such circumstances: I was truly impressed by how well you kept them both in character.

In two years of reading on A Single Spark and Dokuga, this is the second review I've felt compelled to write. You've managed to truly move me. I'll have to check to see if you've written anything else!

Loved it!

I found all the details of Sesshoumaru's care under Kagome immensely interesting. I feel sorry for her, she's running herself ragged in her devotion to him and having to work as well. I like her dedication and determination to render Sesshoumaru a life that has some dignity about it.

All the information about how he was found in the forest and overgrown with moss and twigs was so fascinating, like something out of a Grimm's fairy tale.

Heartfelt thanks washed through me when he showed signs of waking and I found all Kagome's little tests to see what functions he had regained very absorbing. I am liking your story more and more. Thankyou so much.

Your attention to detail in this story is wonderful. You paint such vivid pictures as you describe the surrounding and the interactions between Kagome and the others around  her. I find the medical aspect of Sesshoumaru's care fascinating. I was glad when Kagome decided to take him home and look after him. I love the description of her little apartment, it sounds like a snug little safe haven. I was very moved when Kagome hugged Sesshoumaru and cried into his lovely hair. Such a beautiful vulnerable moment, I felt every tear Kagome shed. I like this story so much, it  is different and well thought out and described so well in such loving, minute detail. I look forward to the next chapter very  much.

I feel very engaged with your story already even though I have only read chapter one so far.  I found you when I went looking in the forums to get some hints for avoiding gaffs and mistakes as a writer and I saw your name and your interesting comment. I clicked on you based on how you interested me there and as they say the rest was history!

I like the setting of this story because it is very different from most others. I like the use of the medical language without interruptions to explain it so as not to break the mood. I very much like the extremely detailed descriptions of everything; from Kagome and her fellow workers to Sesshoumaru and his condition to the look of the home and the other people who make up its matrix.

I like this very much and continue reading with interest.

This made me want to cry. Twice.

Wow that totally made me sob! Excellent story!