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Sewn with Love  by Elemmírë 4 Review(s)
AntaneReviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/9/2006
That would indeed be a hard holiday to get through when you had the memories of fun times - those were my favorite parts, those little glimpses - jumping up and down on the bed in excitement over the idea of getting a sled and running about happily during a previous Yule. Glad that Bilbo knows his heart so well. And the poor dear, keeping all his pain instead because he doesn't want others to be sad...we will see crop again many years later...I guess he never learned that just increases the pain and who did he think he was fooling anyway? Oh my dear Elemmire, it's just so sad!

Namarie, God bless, Antane

Author Reply: I'm glad you enjoyed Frodo's memories of a much happier time, when he didn't yet know what true sadness was. He will always remember that last Yule spent with his parents and be possibly haunted by it for not knowing it would be the last.

Sara and Esme mean well with the poor lad and they are both trying so very hard to make Yule a bearable time, but they simply don't know what to do with Frodo anymore. They know and understand that this first Yule without his parents will not be a pleasant one for him and are expecting his tears and tantrums, but they no longer know what it is that will comfort such a grieving child. So, they keep loving him and do the best they can, hoping with all hope that one day the child will open up to them.

Bilbo, on the other hand, just lets Frodo be. He's there as a silent, steadfast support for his nephew, knowing he cannot force himself past Frodo's stubborness and make the lad talk, for this could make things worse. Also, being a much elder hobbit, he may have a better grasp on how to deal with those in grief than the younger couple. Bilbo understands that it's simply too soon for Frodo to get past his sadness, that there is still much grieving ahead until the Sun will shine for the spirited child once more and he will once again find delight in Life.

In regards to adult Frodo ... well, some people (or hobbits) just don't like to burden others like that(I know I certainly don't). There are those in this world that are more private and protective of their feelings and of others. Also, Frodo may even feel that if he were to let out all that emotion he just might never stop crying. He's quite a lost little fellow at this point.

Don't worry, Antane, for I promise you a more happier ending ... in a couple more chapters.

~Elemmire~

harrowcatReviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/8/2006
Oh dear.... definitely the wrong time to read this... *sniff...sniff...*

Author Reply: *hands you a pocket-handkerchief courtesy of Bilbo's neverending supply*

I do hope you will continue to read, Harrowcat, for there will be a happy ending very soon. :)
~Elemmire~

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/8/2006
Aww...poor baby! You've captured his grief and confusion so perfectly, dear.

Author Reply: Thank you, Dreamflower! Frodo's quite a lost little fellow at this point, isn't he.

~Elemmire~

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/8/2006
Remaining silent was probably a good strategy--up to a point, at least. Too bad he didn't feel more up to taking part in the day.

Author Reply: A very difficult day indeed for our young hobbit, wasn't it? Everything in Frodo's life has changed in some way, shape, or form now and he doesn't quite know what to make of things yet as hobbits are resistant to change, after all. At this point, Frodo's too deep in his grief and melancholy to want to take part in anything celebratory, most especially after what happened at his birthday gathering back in September.

I think the next Yule holiday will be a mite easier for the little hobbit ... as will every day get easier for Frodo to bear eventually .... especially once Merry is born.

Thanks for reading/reviewing, Larner!

~Elemmire~

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