"Don't be afraid... nothing ever ends, not really." Oh my god my heart it's 4.30 AM and im sitting here, bawling... the narration was incredible. The art, the music... man, Lighthouse, you're honestly a gem of a channel and I'm fortunate to have found you in this lifetime. Thank you.
Exactly one year after this post, and I'm sitting in my truck at my night shift job listening to this story. I was also getting teary eyed after he said that phrase, as it made me think about my daughter and how much she means to me. After reading the post, I looked over at the radio, it's 4:30am.
This story was written so well. As I listened through, I slowly figured out what "the bridge" was and what it meant and I realized what was happening causing me to just bawl my eyes out. Wonderful narration as always.
Sir, you are supposed to make me scared, or cringe, maybe laugh a little. You are not supposed to make me sob. This story is beautifully written. Haunting and sorrowful. The narration is top-notch, as always. I'm going to cry some more now.
The most believable child perspective I’ve ever heard in a story, way too often stories begin with the OP being a child or otherwise less intelligent person and wind up taking a full run through the gore and fear thesaurus. Very nicely done.
I work at a kennel where we board dogs and do doggie day care and stuff, and about 2 years ago one of our regular clients got cancer and passed away, and within the next year 2 of their 3 dogs also died. Her husband and their remaining dog still come a lot, I feel so bad every time I see them because the poor man lost almost his entire family in just a year, I can't imagine that kind of pain. But he's still as friendly as ever with us. This story made me think of him and his dog.
The fact that this made you think of him says a lot about you. He's very lucky to have someone there who genuinely cares about him and his remaining baby. I hope you have a great night my friend.
@@mvannorden02 I love my dogs, you get to know the people after a while too. It's a weird kind of reverse process, you spend a lot of time around a dog and form a bond, and then you get to know their humans over time, later. Lol, it's like you already know them.
I'm hopefully adopting a pair of cats tomorrow, after losing my cat to cancer, & they were given to the shelter after their human got cancer. I wish I could tell them that their cats will be safe & loved & together.
What a heartwrenching tale. I have a chronic illness that sometimes makes me wish that I had a bridge to cross, just to take a break for a little while. I loved that death let the boy play hungry hungry hippo's, it was so sweet. Thank you to the author and narrator for sharing such a wonderful story. 🥰
I lost a child at a very young age, too. Not to illness; it was an accident. But this story made me cry. It was SO well written. Major kudos, from one author to another!
I'm sorry for your loss sending you big hugs even though it may have been a long time ago that's something that stays with 💖🙏. I'm in hospice and I loved this story. I love the concept of the bridge waiting for when we're ready to walk across it. There's something beautiful in that. Hope that happiness and abundance has found you and continues to do so. I love this channel and his storytelling abilities.
@@las5510 thank you! And bless your heart! I am very sorry to hear that 😢 Yes, this channel is incredible period, but the concept of this story was exceptionally moving. It will stick with me for a very long time
Being a single father with a little boy who is my world. This story really got to me. Thank you so much for this it really opened my eyes to how much different this life could be. Your talent is a thing of legend! Please never stop giving us this amazing content. You truly have a gift!
I'm in tears, man. I just lost my mom in January. She started saying stuff like this as she got closer to passing. She had a story to tell about road trips with her old friends from high school in the 70s
Wow, this story hits hard. The bridge reminds me of my grandmother in her final weeks on Earth. She had late stage Alzheimer's, and at that point, she often said her husband was waiting to walk her home. I hope everyone gets to have a loved one walk them home at the end.
My stepdad has it too. He’s been getting worse. He will stand at the kitchen sink and look out the window and say “ I used to live in a house like this” , and he has a few kids . He counts us as his kids ,my brother and I aren’t his bio kids - my little bro is and he has an older son. It’s sad seeing him get like this. He’s always complaining that he’s in pain too.
What an absolutely beautiful and horribly terrific story!!! Only you could have done this story the justice it deserved. The way you made the character of that little boy come to life was amazing. I could picture his sweet innocent little self exploring and sharing his every day life and emotions with his diary was truly amazing. Thank you for what you do. Your stories always give me something I truly need but can't really explain. Even the ones that leave me sobbing and a complete mess at the end. ESPECIALLY those ones.
Thank you for this awesome story and for making me cry like crazy. I have terminal cancer so this story and my favorite storyteller will always be a favorite(as well as the voodoo clerk stories...first time I heard him).l have seen many brave young cancer patients and their suffering always break my heart. With love from Maine.
LH, I absolutely loved that story, had me in tears...but was such a touching and hear wrenching story. I'm still raw from the loss of my 28 year old daughter...and this story was a reminder. Your such a great storyteller...and I'm sure I've listened to all your work on here, keep up the great work....you've grown quickly...a testament to your greatness. Thank you for your storytelling...I do appreciate you!!!
I am sorry for the loss of your daughter😇💔. Losing a child puts a hole in the heart that can never be filled in, but it makes me happy to hear you speak here openly and honestly as we don't tend to as much as we should (just my opinion). Sending you all the love in the world🤗💓.
I know exactly how you feel, in the same awful boat. The rawness seems to get a very thin scab on it then gets ripped off every anniversay, birthday and when I hear her fave songs. I try and smile through the tears...
That was a beautiful visual of a story. I am in tears 😢. I hope that my mom, who passed away on the first of the month, sent your story to me to let me know that she made it over the bridge. It has been a hard day today with a lot of tears and a panic attack on top. I needed that. Thank you for your storytelling talents. Love your channel ❤️
Man. This is easily one of the best stories posted in several weeks. This was written unbelievably well. honestly loved this. The only thing is, I have two brothers with health problems like this, and when they were very young, instead of mis pronouncing a diagnosis, they usually said it but had no idea what it meant haha.
What a beautiful, yet somber story. There is no better eclectic, diverse range of stories than what Lighthouse offers. It's a pleasure listening to these tales.
It took me three days to finish this story because I kept ugly crying. I love your narratives. The inflictions in your voice and the way the emotion of current context is effortless. 💯% the best story I've ever heard ♥️♥️♥️❤️❤️
The fact that you only have 165k subs blows my mind. You're the best thing about RUclips. Plenty of worrisome nights put to rest because of your stories... Thank you very much
I had the same exact thoughts. I'm like this channel should be 10 times bigger than it is for how good it is, especially for the service it provides. Like tonight is one of those nights, and this story hit close to home, but was such a welcome relief for a distraction.
This story brought literal tears to my eyes. It has been YEARS since a story has squeezed my heart this way. Fantastic job to both the writer and narrator. Well done.
That brought me to tears. I'm in stage 4 of copd. The last time I was out of the house was over a month ago to see my pulmonogist. I do have a couple of other things going on but I'm able to do zoom appointments with those doctors. Thank you for reading this story, it was wonderful ❤
I got too invested in the story before I realized just how much my heart would break while listening to it. Beautiful, heartrending, breathtakingly painful, but hopeful at the same time. Reminds me of my son
This brought me back to the death of my parents. Mom had congestive heart failure and passed in hospice. Dad had metastasized lung cancer. Before he passed he kept seeing people. He used to have a workshop, but we moved and he had to leave it. When he was in hospice, he said that someone left the light on in his shop. Later that night he passed away. So the bridge in this story has a special meaning to me. Thank you for the story. ❤
The last words got me crying. Especially since it was about cancer. Thats how i lost my grandmother who raised me . "Nothing ever ends, not really". Great story.
I'm almost afraid to listen the comments about everyone crying has me torn. With reactions so strong I can't resist. Here goes!!!!!!!!!!! I am a nurse and I have to tell you that this story hit me where I live. It was so well written and with the incredible narration you delivered I can almost believe it was really taken from someone's private journal. I have worked most of career in geriatrics and my patients tell stories near the end about past loved ones visiting or Angels one woman even told me her old pony was outside her window the night before. She ask to keep a carrot fr her supper tray encase he came back that night. She said he was afraid of bridges but she could coax him with the carrot. She passed in the night and the carrot was on the window sill. The lady could no longer walk so I had always assumed someone moved it. After this story I see it differently though. I can clearly see Agnus riding Sugar across the bridge bareback and singing You are My Sunshine. Thank you so much for this beautifully written story.
@@shaneriley6384 I was too listening to the end of that story, but then when I thought about Agnus riding her pony, Sugar, across the bridge I had to smile. I had never considered until this story, that there might be truth in that possibility. I have done most of my nursing in geriatrics and patients with developmental disabilities because they are often dropped off at hospitals, nursing homes or other facilities and forgotten about. Someted families don't know how to deal with them or just don't want to. We become all they have In many cases. I feel privileged to care for them. I have witnessed things that has madee very spiritual. We always open a window when someone passes. This story was so beautiful.
Congrats, I never cry yet here I am bawling my eyes out during work listening to this story. It’s one of my favorites, was definitely not expecting it though. You set me up for failure, I was expecting something completely different and got blindsided by a train. Honestly thanks for the experience.
I just recently lost my beloved wife of 18 years to an aneurysm caused by a lifetime of painful migraines and the eventual weakening and rupturing of her cerebral membrane. I was lucky enough to have met and spent so many precious memories with her and even though she passed in my arms I could imagine her seeing that bridge and moving on peacefully to her loving and awaiting parents. I can only wait and hope that when my bridge comes she's the first person to knock on my window. I love you so much Casey, I'll see you again one day my love.
I've listened to most if not all of your stories. This one was so beautiful that it made me cry. This may be the best story you have ever read to us. Thank you.
Amazing story and story telling. I listened to the story with my eyes closed and I could visualize the little boy and feel his tiredness and pain from his illness. It was like watching a movie playing in my head. A bittersweet story.
A beautiful sad story, made me cry. It was so sweet hearing the story in a childs words. Well done. I am grateful that all my children, all grown up are healthy. It's not same but I recently lost my cat who was 15 years old. My heart still hurts. I'd like to think he crossed the rainbow bridge happy too. Bless you for sharing. Miss Jessi
It is the same. They were a member of your family. You showed unconditional love to them and them to you. I lost my last furdaughter February 5th and it hurts so much. I am so sorry for your loss.💜💜💜
This is the second time I’ve started a narration by you thinking it will be scary, only to find an incredibly sweet and cathartic story dealing with death. VERY well done!!
This one made me tear up more than I'll admit, such a well written heart wrenching story, I really hope that this'll be your video that blows up and gets your channel more of the recognition it deserves because the sheer effort put into this is admirable.
I knew as soon as he said he had a broken A-moon system I was going to cry on this one..love your narrations though!! His poor daddy, suffered through so much.. That was super cute though!! Good job!!
Every night for the past year and a half I have listened and re-listened to your narrations. They help me sleep. A shattered life was the 1st story I listened to of yours, I was sold. That story blew me away. The stories on the darker side are my favorite but I can honestly say i listened to all, and enjoyed every one. There are some that stand out out more than others because it felt to me like the stories were written for YOU to read them. Like tonight. Burying a child fells so unnatural but unfortunately is very natural and happens far too often. I lost my younger sister in 2013 and I can honestly say I don't think you ever truly get over losing a sibling, or any loved one, you just learn to adapt. Tonight's story hit close to home for me. Had me in tears for over an hour. I'd like to that you and the author, them for writing it and you for reading it the way it was meant to be narrated. It made me feel alot of different emotions. I felt closer to my sister, so I shared it with my parents and siblings. Thank you again for doing what is plain to see you're passionate about.... A loyal fan 👏🙌
Dude, this story actually made me tear up. Being 37 yrs old dealing with the stress of daily life and having a 15 yr old son of my own made this story hit home a little to hard. Amazing narration! Amazing story! Thanks to you and the author.
I clean housing units after maintenance paints in prep for the next tenant on the wait list, I've been working on a string of empties and binge listen to you while I work. I absolutely love your channel but THIS story was amazingly, beautifully tragic. I couldn't imagine anyone else reading it! Thank you!!!
That broke my heart. But his loved ones were coming to get him. That is such a wonderful story thank you for sharing. I always enjoy every single story
I genuinely want to cry for this guy who lost two wives and a son, and didn't get to properly say goodbye to his daughter. This story was incredibly written to be able to invoke such emotions, though that is also in part to the incredible reading of Lighthouse.
Being a cancer survivor, this story hits really hard. Very well written, first story I've listened to from any channel that made me cry. I'm definitely going to take a moment to tribute all of the others who didn't make it through treatment...
God bless you and keep you well. I too have been dealing with cancer(cancer claimed both of my parents,a grandmother and several aunts,uncles and pets)since 2014 and one of myty brothers is a cancer survivor too. I've gotten used to the chemo effects but it always breaks my heart to see so many children battling for their lives on a daily basis. They should be happy,healthy and doing things that kids love like playing outside and learning their ABCs instead of having to know big works like injections,leukemia,etc . A friend from Maine.
@@owaissaaltheadickey9341 I am so very sorry for all you have lost, and I hope your treatment goes well. If you ever need someone to talk to during your treatment, I can send you my discord if you have one.
Listening to this on the bus remembering friends and family that I've lost. As well as family I haven't seen since the pandemic. Brought me tears to my eyes. Wow I really miss them.
Oh, MAN. This one was just plain sad. The ending in particular...ouch. Downright depressing, but it was so well read and plenty of emotion made it worth listening to. Good job, sir!
This one made me cry. I’ve listened to so many of your stories and this one touched my heart in a way the others did not. You’re narrations are always wonderful, but I have children and I knew the little one was going to die. Thank you for sharing this story. ❤
I absolutely love the animation you’ve been adding to your narrations it adds something very special to your videos and the Tim Burton esqu style of the art is the perfect fit!!! The story was probably my favourite although it’s different from the norm it is still top quality and it’s rare that a story moves me to tears but this one did … well done!!
Whoa!!! This was fantastic and so moving! Tears were brought to my eyes and My heart strings got pulled so tight. Well done lighthouse!!! You never cease to amaze and your ability to tell a story is pure gold. And you always pick the best ones too! Thank you so much.
I so needed this story. I am a nurse and I lost one of my patients yesterday on my off day. I know her bridge was beautiful and I know her sweet soul had many loved ones waiting for her....so needed to hear nothing ever ends!!!
I knew where this 'bridge' would lead, sort of guessed it. Made me tear up too because it bought home the recent death of my beloved younger brother who died in 2020 aged 39....he had a heart attack. Makes me cry to think that he must have felt pain and being scared before he felt nothing. I always hope my mum was there to pick him up when he fell down....she died in 2014. 😢
God damn that story... It was so beautifully written and read. Took me about half the story to realize where it was going, but when I did... I havent cried like that since my wife died 3.5 years ago. Brought back a lot of painful memories. Thank you, both to the writer, and to you Stephen, for sharing that one. I wasn't expecting to cry like that when I listened to this one. A good cry like that though, tends to make me feel a lot better afterwards. Didn't know how much I needed that right now. 💔 😭
That resonated deep into my soul. I know from where the "bridge" comes from. That's what made this story, along with your awesome narration, so incredibly moving. You made me cry but with a smile and I thank you. Bright Blessings!
What an incredibly beautiful story! I honestly don't know how you were able to read it through without breaking down. Thank you to you and the writer for this gem.
I loved and hated (sad) this story, it really makes you think about life, I’m ballin my eyes out because it sort of hits home. You really tell an awesome story, makes us all feel like family!! 😊😯
What the HELL, MAN?! I'm sitting in my work truck, bawling like a child because of this story! I just randomly played it, and for a few minutes it was just background noise, until I really started listening. Then I stopped working and gave it my full attention. I was NOT ready for this at 8 in the morning at work. BEAUTIFULLY written. FANTASTIC narration. 10/10 recommend. Thank you.
I'm listening to this at work, I'm a heavy equipment mechanic, two kids(luckily healthy), but this story damn near brought me to tears. I couldn't imagine the pain of this and hope I never have to. So we'll written and narrated.
I’ve been listening to your channel for quite a while now, I’m always excited when I see you post a new video. This one touched me deeply. I recently lost my mother due to health problems and it has been so hard. I wonder if she saw her dad waiting on the bridge for her. Thank you, please keep storytelling. You do such an amazing job and from reading the comments you have moved a lot of people with this one 💖
Thanks a lot for making me cry so hard! It breaks my heart when children are faced with serious illness and then he had to pass on my birthday (not the same year though). It was a beautiful story and you did a great job as always.
My God how I cried! I truly understand the dads pain, as a mother of a child with epilepsy and Rett syndrome my worst fear is walking into her room in the morning and find her lifeless. Watching a child deteriorate slowly is so painful for them and loved ones. Beautiful story, I laughed, I wondered and I cried. Great job LH!
So SORRY to hear what you're going through, and although you Don't know me it Sometimes easier to talk to someone else that you Don't know so you can have a Proper good chat, Vent, shout, cry-Be mad at the world etc. JUST saying I'm eya IF n when ya May wanna chat!?! PEACE N LOVE CB-- CLAIRE FROM SHEFFIELD UK. TAKE CARE ALWAYS ❤
@@benjaminfrost8161 thank you Claire! I really appreciate your kind words. You are right, it does help to talk to others; no doubt about it it’s the best medicine/therapy. Thank you kind stranger ❤️ 🙏🏼
@@Todayisanewday. As long as you know AND EVERYONE else knows I'm a Very good listener. Thank you for getting back to me and your kind words. I Know how stuff feels. Take care YOU AND Every one x
This story went for my emotions right away; I was 9/10 in 1990 with health problems, but not as severe and I laughed at the Super Nintendo references. What started me crying like crazy was when his mom came over the bridge for him. A few years ago, my Aunt was hospitalized for a heart condition. After 5 days she lost consciousness and it became clear that she wouldn't be waking up. We made the hardest decision to take her off of life support and were told she would probably pass immediately, but she "lived" almost another week on the hospice care floor. Hearing her last breath seemed so wrong; I heard her breathe out, but not in again. We went through all of the arrangements, and it was a little while before we realized the date of her death was the same as my Grammie, 54 years earlier at the same hospital. It comforted us thinking that Aunt Pat was just waiting for her Mommy to come take her home.😭
this story actually made me cry, to all those out there who have lost loved ones. my heart goes out to you. I don’t know what comes next, but i like to think there’s something much bigger than us out there
I don’t have words. I know this was posted a year ago but I’m just seeing it. It’s funny how things come to us when we need them. Last year in February I lost my first great grandson to leukemia. He was 6 years old. Before he passed he told us an angel would sing to him every night. His description of his angel was so vivid and detailed. This story gave me hope that loved ones came to take him home to heaven. Thank you for a beautiful story. God bless you all. I pray that anyone going through difficulties has a hand to hold. Be strong and keep an eye on your world. You never know which direction a blessing will come from.
Wow... I am on the verge of shedding a tear. Absolutely beautiful story. Whoever you are, creator, hats off to you and of course, beautifully narrated as always ❤
There is so much of this story that feels like it was mine. I was the stepparent, but I adopted my daughter. She was diagnosed with cancer when she was just four years old. She passed away at ten. She lit up the world with her beautiful smile and heart. Everyone who met her felt her love. It was late November of 2020. Just the day before she passed away, she woke up thinking it was Christmas. We celebrated Christmas that day. Neighbors even sang carols. After a long sleep before passing, she spoke about the three friends she had met. I'm sure as she was crossing that bridge, as I'm sure she had done several times throughout her trials. I'm grateful for my time with her. This story was very difficult to get through, but so wonderful, and the last words are true to my heart. Thank you.
What a truly phenomenal tale! And you are, always, the only person who could bring it to life in a perfectly intimate, evocative way. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Ive come back to listen to this story 4 or 5 times now ever since i first heard it. It still gets me every time. Very well written, and very well read. By far my favorite story I've heard from anyone I've listened to, be it on YT, or anywhere else.
Bro this story really hit close to home, and now I’m tearing up at work. This story is by far on of the best I’ve listened to. It’s also the scariest because this is a real world thing that many people have to live through daily.
Man, this story and the way you conveyed it is unbelievably powerful. I've enjoyed hearing you read so many of the stories but this was just amazing. Brought me to tears.
Great Story! Found myself crying at my work desk. As a father of 5 losing my children is my biggest fear in life, I hope this is what's its like. Thanks for the great narration what a beautiful story even as dark as it my seem.😇
My god, I knew what the bridge represented as soon as I found out Toby was sick. But this story broke my heart in so many ways. It was beautiful and so sorrowful.
I was so touched...I didn't realize I was crying throughout the story until my tears fell onto my tablet, and when I went to wipe, the back of my hand was wet and my vision blurred. This was so beautiful, written in such a realistic way. I'm so used to being scared senseless that I didn't know what hit me when I realized what type of story this was turning out to be. Your narration skills are amazing. Not only have you made me cringe with fear, but you've made me laugh and shed tears of heartache. Your voice is captivating. Thank you for the time and effort you take. I could close my eyes and see 3 shadowed figures on a bridge just as I could see the spider over the door in another story. Your voice allows me to live in each story.
I was expecting a horror story but this is the happiest sad story I think I've heard in a very long time. Your telling was amazing. Thank you and keep up the good work.
I've heard this story many times, but today, it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you to both the author and narrator for bringing beautiful stories such as these to life.
This was really heartbreaking the first trip on the bridge had me nervous especially with the old man and hooded figured. The slow realisation and the ending and beeping had me crying.
Ok I cried, this story was so well written from the view of a child, time passing and then father. So nicely narrated as well. Very touching. I listened to this in the early morning. When thoughts, emotions seem to touch us deeply. A perfect time to envision this. It is a perfect example of why I always listen to this channel.
What a heart wrenching story. I rarely cry but this one got me. Even with the erie animation. Loved this story and narration. At least it had a hopeful last line. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
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"Don't be afraid... nothing ever ends, not really."
Oh my god my heart it's 4.30 AM and im sitting here, bawling...
the narration was incredible. The art, the music... man, Lighthouse, you're honestly a gem of a channel and I'm fortunate to have found you in this lifetime.
Thank you.
Exactly one year after this post, and I'm sitting in my truck at my night shift job listening to this story.
I was also getting teary eyed after he said that phrase, as it made me think about my daughter and how much she means to me.
After reading the post, I looked over at the radio,
it's 4:30am.
This story was written so well. As I listened through, I slowly figured out what "the bridge" was and what it meant and I realized what was happening causing me to just bawl my eyes out. Wonderful narration as always.
Oh gosh same :(
Same bawling my eyes out
Beautifully written and narrated! Had me, at 55yrs old, crying my eyes out for my, mother. This has my heart! Thank you.
Me 2
I’m ugly crying as the beeps stopped.
Sir, you are supposed to make me scared, or cringe, maybe laugh a little. You are not supposed to make me sob. This story is beautifully written. Haunting and sorrowful. The narration is top-notch, as always. I'm going to cry some more now.
The most believable child perspective I’ve ever heard in a story, way too often stories begin with the OP being a child or otherwise less intelligent person and wind up taking a full run through the gore and fear thesaurus. Very nicely done.
I work at a kennel where we board dogs and do doggie day care and stuff, and about 2 years ago one of our regular clients got cancer and passed away, and within the next year 2 of their 3 dogs also died. Her husband and their remaining dog still come a lot, I feel so bad every time I see them because the poor man lost almost his entire family in just a year, I can't imagine that kind of pain. But he's still as friendly as ever with us. This story made me think of him and his dog.
The fact that this made you think of him says a lot about you. He's very lucky to have someone there who genuinely cares about him and his remaining baby. I hope you have a great night my friend.
@@mvannorden02 I love my dogs, you get to know the people after a while too. It's a weird kind of reverse process, you spend a lot of time around a dog and form a bond, and then you get to know their humans over time, later. Lol, it's like you already know them.
I'm hopefully adopting a pair of cats tomorrow, after losing my cat to cancer, & they were given to the shelter after their human got cancer. I wish I could tell them that their cats will be safe & loved & together.
THOUGH. A. MASTERPIECE. BUT. SOOOOO. SAD. ,. CANT. FINISH. LISTEN......
What a heartwrenching tale. I have a chronic illness that sometimes makes me wish that I had a bridge to cross, just to take a break for a little while. I loved that death let the boy play hungry hungry hippo's, it was so sweet. Thank you to the author and narrator for sharing such a wonderful story. 🥰
I lost a child at a very young age, too. Not to illness; it was an accident. But this story made me cry. It was SO well written. Major kudos, from one author to another!
I'm sorry for your loss sending you big hugs even though it may have been a long time ago that's something that stays with 💖🙏. I'm in hospice and I loved this story. I love the concept of the bridge waiting for when we're ready to walk across it. There's something beautiful in that. Hope that happiness and abundance has found you and continues to do so. I love this channel and his storytelling abilities.
I'm sorry for your loss.
@@ricardocarmona5210 Thank you! That's very kind of you 🖤
@@las5510 thank you! And bless your heart! I am very sorry to hear that 😢
Yes, this channel is incredible period, but the concept of this story was exceptionally moving. It will stick with me for a very long time
@@las5510 You are in Hospice personally or work in Hospice? :(
Being a single father with a little boy who is my world. This story really got to me. Thank you so much for this it really opened my eyes to how much different this life could be. Your talent is a thing of legend! Please never stop giving us this amazing content. You truly have a gift!
🙏Same very well said or well written.I feel the same way.
I'm in tears, man. I just lost my mom in January. She started saying stuff like this as she got closer to passing. She had a story to tell about road trips with her old friends from high school in the 70s
Wow, this story hits hard.
The bridge reminds me of my grandmother in her final weeks on Earth. She had late stage Alzheimer's, and at that point, she often said her husband was waiting to walk her home.
I hope everyone gets to have a loved one walk them home at the end.
❤🫂
My stepdad has it too. He’s been getting worse. He will stand at the kitchen sink and look out the window and say “ I used to live in a house like this” , and he has a few kids . He counts us as his kids ,my brother and I aren’t his bio kids - my little bro is and he has an older son. It’s sad seeing him get like this. He’s always complaining that he’s in pain too.
That’s beautiful. I’m glad he took her hand and led her home with him. 🥺
What an absolutely beautiful and horribly terrific story!!! Only you could have done this story the justice it deserved. The way you made the character of that little boy come to life was amazing. I could picture his sweet innocent little self exploring and sharing his every day life and emotions with his diary was truly amazing. Thank you for what you do. Your stories always give me something I truly need but can't really explain. Even the ones that leave me sobbing and a complete mess at the end. ESPECIALLY those ones.
Yeah this is one of the best story's I've heard in a while. It deserves an award. 🏆
I just got finished and I too am a sobbing mess.
Thank you for posting that. That's what I feel but I couldn't put into words. You did it perfectly! 💙
Thank you for this awesome story and for making me cry like crazy. I have terminal cancer so this story and my favorite storyteller will always be a favorite(as well as the voodoo clerk stories...first time I heard him).l have seen many brave young cancer patients and their suffering always break my heart. With love from Maine.
Oh man, this one got me! Crying my eyes out! Great story!
I couldn't stop crying. That sweet little boy. This story was narrated so beautifully. Well done to the writer and narrator.
LH, I absolutely loved that story, had me in tears...but was such a touching and hear wrenching story. I'm still raw from the loss of my 28 year old daughter...and this story was a reminder. Your such a great storyteller...and I'm sure I've listened to all your work on here, keep up the great work....you've grown quickly...a testament to your greatness. Thank you for your storytelling...I do appreciate you!!!
I am sorry for the loss of your daughter😇💔. Losing a child puts a hole in the heart that can never be filled in, but it makes me happy to hear you speak here openly and honestly as we don't tend to as much as we should (just my opinion). Sending you all the love in the world🤗💓.
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I know exactly how you feel, in the same awful boat. The rawness seems to get a very thin scab on it then gets ripped off every anniversay, birthday and when I hear her fave songs. I try and smile through the tears...
That was a beautiful visual of a story. I am in tears 😢. I hope that my mom, who passed away on the first of the month, sent your story to me to let me know that she made it over the bridge. It has been a hard day today with a lot of tears and a panic attack on top. I needed that. Thank you for your storytelling talents. Love your channel ❤️
Hope you're okay, I can hear it's roughly a year so I just wanted to drop in, the first year is a doozy. 🤗
Man. This is easily one of the best stories posted in several weeks. This was written unbelievably well. honestly loved this.
The only thing is, I have two brothers with health problems like this, and when they were very young, instead of mis pronouncing a diagnosis, they usually said it but had no idea what it meant haha.
I hope there doing well.❤
my son used to say his diagnosis wrong, until he was about 8-9 years old. This story just broke my heart.
What a beautiful, yet somber story. There is no better eclectic, diverse range of stories than what Lighthouse offers. It's a pleasure listening to these tales.
This was heartbreakingly beautiful. I’m absolutely in tears. You have such a wonderful gift of storytelling. Thank you! 💙
It took me three days to finish this story because I kept ugly crying. I love your narratives. The inflictions in your voice and the way the emotion of current context is effortless. 💯% the best story I've ever heard ♥️♥️♥️❤️❤️
❤You are not alone... I was UGLY CRYING TOO😢😢😢😭😭😭😭
ME 3 😢 CLAIRE FROM SHEFFIELD UK
The fact that you only have 165k subs blows my mind. You're the best thing about RUclips. Plenty of worrisome nights put to rest because of your stories... Thank you very much
I agree
I had the same exact thoughts. I'm like this channel should be 10 times bigger than it is for how good it is, especially for the service it provides. Like tonight is one of those nights, and this story hit close to home, but was such a welcome relief for a distraction.
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I completely agree with this!
This story brought literal tears to my eyes. It has been YEARS since a story has squeezed my heart this way. Fantastic job to both the writer and narrator. Well done.
That brought me to tears. I'm in stage 4 of copd. The last time I was out of the house was over a month ago to see my pulmonogist. I do have a couple of other things going on but I'm able to do zoom appointments with those doctors. Thank you for reading this story, it was wonderful ❤
thank you for listening. I'm really glad you enjoyed this one. 👊
Much love and big hugs to you you from Texas my friend ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
My husband has really bad emphysema they do give them long but he’s doing k
I got too invested in the story before I realized just how much my heart would break while listening to it. Beautiful, heartrending, breathtakingly painful, but hopeful at the same time. Reminds me of my son
This brought me back to the death of my parents. Mom had congestive heart failure and passed in hospice. Dad had metastasized lung cancer. Before he passed he kept seeing people. He used to have a workshop, but we moved and he had to leave it. When he was in hospice, he said that someone left the light on in his shop. Later that night he passed away. So the bridge in this story has a special meaning to me. Thank you for the story. ❤
The last words got me crying. Especially since it was about cancer. Thats how i lost my grandmother who raised me . "Nothing ever ends, not really". Great story.
I'm almost afraid to listen the comments about everyone crying has me torn. With reactions so strong I can't resist. Here goes!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a nurse and I have to tell you that this story hit me where I live. It was so well written and with the incredible narration you delivered I can almost believe it was really taken from someone's private journal. I have worked most of career in geriatrics and my patients tell stories near the end about past loved ones visiting or Angels one woman even told me her old pony was outside her window the night before. She ask to keep a carrot fr her supper tray encase he came back that night. She said he was afraid of bridges but she could coax him with the carrot. She passed in the night and the carrot was on the window sill. The lady could no longer walk so I had always assumed someone moved it. After this story I see it differently though. I can clearly see Agnus riding Sugar across the bridge bareback and singing You are My Sunshine. Thank you so much for this beautifully written story.
your comment has me ugly crying !!
@@shaneriley6384 I was too listening to the end of that story, but then when I thought about Agnus riding her pony, Sugar, across the bridge I had to smile. I had never considered until this story, that there might be truth in that possibility. I have done most of my nursing in geriatrics and patients with developmental disabilities because they are often dropped off at hospitals, nursing homes or other facilities and forgotten about. Someted families don't know how to deal with them or just don't want to. We become all they have In many cases. I feel privileged to care for them. I have witnessed things that has madee very spiritual. We always open a window when someone passes. This story was so beautiful.
Both my grandma and my dad started seeing people visiting soon before they died. I really knew then that it was close to their time.
Congrats, I never cry yet here I am bawling my eyes out during work listening to this story. It’s one of my favorites, was definitely not expecting it though. You set me up for failure, I was expecting something completely different and got blindsided by a train. Honestly thanks for the experience.
Wow. You had me in tears for the last few minutes of this one. Such a heart wrenchingly sweet story, made superb by your narration, Stephen. ❤️
Same!!! I'm bawling like a baby!!
Me too. 😭
Me too guys! Been crying since his momma was knocking on the window 😭😭😭😭 beautiful story, beautifully told!!! 🥰🥰
Yup, messed me up too. 😭
I just recently lost my beloved wife of 18 years to an aneurysm caused by a lifetime of painful migraines and the eventual weakening and rupturing of her cerebral membrane. I was lucky enough to have met and spent so many precious memories with her and even though she passed in my arms I could imagine her seeing that bridge and moving on peacefully to her loving and awaiting parents. I can only wait and hope that when my bridge comes she's the first person to knock on my window. I love you so much Casey, I'll see you again one day my love.
I've listened to most if not all of your stories. This one was so beautiful that it made me cry. This may be the best story you have ever read to us. Thank you.
Amazing story and story telling.
I listened to the story with my eyes closed and I could visualize the little boy and feel his tiredness and pain from his illness.
It was like watching a movie playing in my head.
A bittersweet story.
A beautiful sad story, made me cry. It was so sweet hearing the story in a childs words. Well done.
I am grateful that all my children, all grown up are healthy. It's not same but I recently lost my cat who was 15 years old. My heart still hurts. I'd like to think he crossed the rainbow bridge happy too. Bless you for sharing.
Miss Jessi
It is the same. They were a member of your family. You showed unconditional love to them and them to you. I lost my last furdaughter February 5th and it hurts so much. I am so sorry for your loss.💜💜💜
This is the second time I’ve started a narration by you thinking it will be scary, only to find an incredibly sweet and cathartic story dealing with death. VERY well done!!
This one made me tear up more than I'll admit, such a well written heart wrenching story,
I really hope that this'll be your video that blows up and gets your channel more of the recognition it deserves because the sheer effort put into this is admirable.
Ditto, I already know how this is going to end and I hadn't finished it yet
I knew as soon as he said he had a broken A-moon system I was going to cry on this one..love your narrations though!! His poor daddy, suffered through so much..
That was super cute though!! Good job!!
Every night for the past year and a half I have listened and re-listened to your narrations. They help me sleep. A shattered life was the 1st story I listened to of yours, I was sold. That story blew me away. The stories on the darker side are my favorite but I can honestly say i listened to all, and enjoyed every one. There are some that stand out out more than others because it felt to me like the stories were written for YOU to read them. Like tonight. Burying a child fells so unnatural but unfortunately is very natural and happens far too often. I lost my younger sister in 2013 and I can honestly say I don't think you ever truly get over losing a sibling, or any loved one, you just learn to adapt. Tonight's story hit close to home for me. Had me in tears for over an hour. I'd like to that you and the author, them for writing it and you for reading it the way it was meant to be narrated. It made me feel alot of different emotions. I felt closer to my sister, so I shared it with my parents and siblings. Thank you again for doing what is plain to see you're passionate about.... A loyal fan 👏🙌
There aren't a lot of stories that touch my heart the way this one did. To the author, extremely well written. To you the narrator, great job 👏.
Dude, this story actually made me tear up.
Being 37 yrs old dealing with the stress of daily life and having a 15 yr old son of my own made this story hit home a little to hard.
Amazing narration! Amazing story! Thanks to you and the author.
This was totally heartbreaking, poor wee Toby he seemed such a happy boy despite all his troubles.
This was so sad. The kids innocence was so pure and sweet, this should be so much more than a creepy pasta
I clean housing units after maintenance paints in prep for the next tenant on the wait list, I've been working on a string of empties and binge listen to you while I work. I absolutely love your channel but THIS story was amazingly, beautifully tragic. I couldn't imagine anyone else reading it! Thank you!!!
Oh my god, that is the first pasta that brought tears to my eyes. Such a beautiful story and wonderful storytelling. You are a master, sir 👍
I'm crying right now... you told this story beautifully. Thank you.
That broke my heart. But his loved ones were coming to get him. That is such a wonderful story thank you for sharing. I always enjoy every single story
I genuinely want to cry for this guy who lost two wives and a son, and didn't get to properly say goodbye to his daughter.
This story was incredibly written to be able to invoke such emotions, though that is also in part to the incredible reading of Lighthouse.
Being a cancer survivor, this story hits really hard. Very well written, first story I've listened to from any channel that made me cry. I'm definitely going to take a moment to tribute all of the others who didn't make it through treatment...
God bless you and keep you well. I too have been dealing with cancer(cancer claimed both of my parents,a grandmother and several aunts,uncles and pets)since 2014 and one of myty brothers is a cancer survivor too. I've gotten used to the chemo effects but it always breaks my heart to see so many children battling for their lives on a daily basis. They should be happy,healthy and doing things that kids love like playing outside and learning their ABCs instead of having to know big works like injections,leukemia,etc . A friend from Maine.
@@owaissaaltheadickey9341 I am so very sorry for all you have lost, and I hope your treatment goes well. If you ever need someone to talk to during your treatment, I can send you my discord if you have one.
Listening to this on the bus remembering friends and family that I've lost. As well as family I haven't seen since the pandemic. Brought me tears to my eyes. Wow I really miss them.
Oh, MAN. This one was just plain sad. The ending in particular...ouch. Downright depressing, but it was so well read and plenty of emotion made it worth listening to. Good job, sir!
This one made me cry. I’ve listened to so many of your stories and this one touched my heart in a way the others did not. You’re narrations are always wonderful, but I have children and I knew the little one was going to die. Thank you for sharing this story. ❤
I absolutely love the animation you’ve been adding to your narrations it adds something very special to your videos and the Tim Burton esqu style of the art is the perfect fit!!! The story was probably my favourite although it’s different from the norm it is still top quality and it’s rare that a story moves me to tears but this one did … well done!!
Holy crap! I never expected to feel emotional with one of your readings. Thank you! This was beautiful.
Whoa!!! This was fantastic and so moving! Tears were brought to my eyes and My heart strings got pulled so tight. Well done lighthouse!!! You never cease to amaze and your ability to tell a story is pure gold. And you always pick the best ones too! Thank you so much.
I so needed this story. I am a nurse and I lost one of my patients yesterday on my off day. I know her bridge was beautiful and I know her sweet soul had many loved ones waiting for her....so needed to hear nothing ever ends!!!
Yes I’m crying. What an emotional story. Thank you for telling it in your wonderful way of storytelling. 💕
As a cancer fighter myself,I can relate to this sad,sweet story. One of my all time favorites. Thanks for this.💕💕💕💕💕👍👍👍👍👍
I knew where this 'bridge' would lead, sort of guessed it. Made me tear up too because it bought home the recent death of my beloved younger brother who died in 2020 aged 39....he had a heart attack. Makes me cry to think that he must have felt pain and being scared before he felt nothing. I always hope my mum was there to pick him up when he fell down....she died in 2014. 😢
God damn that story... It was so beautifully written and read. Took me about half the story to realize where it was going, but when I did... I havent cried like that since my wife died 3.5 years ago. Brought back a lot of painful memories.
Thank you, both to the writer, and to you Stephen, for sharing that one. I wasn't expecting to cry like that when I listened to this one. A good cry like that though, tends to make me feel a lot better afterwards. Didn't know how much I needed that right now. 💔 😭
That resonated deep into my soul. I know from where the "bridge" comes from. That's what made this story, along with your awesome narration, so incredibly moving. You made me cry but with a smile and I thank you.
Bright Blessings!
What an incredibly beautiful story! I honestly don't know how you were able to read it through without breaking down. Thank you to you and the writer for this gem.
I loved and hated (sad) this story, it really makes you think about life, I’m ballin my eyes out because it sort of hits home. You really tell an awesome story, makes us all feel like family!! 😊😯
What an beautiful story, yes nothing truly ends, we are just souls passing through from destination to another. Love and Light
What a beautiful story……your narration made it perfect! Thank you for sharing LH!
What the HELL, MAN?! I'm sitting in my work truck, bawling like a child because of this story! I just randomly played it, and for a few minutes it was just background noise, until I really started listening. Then I stopped working and gave it my full attention. I was NOT ready for this at 8 in the morning at work. BEAUTIFULLY written. FANTASTIC narration. 10/10 recommend. Thank you.
Lighthouse has gotta be the King of creepyoasta nowadays
I'm listening to this at work, I'm a heavy equipment mechanic, two kids(luckily healthy), but this story damn near brought me to tears. I couldn't imagine the pain of this and hope I never have to. So we'll written and narrated.
I was not expecting to get hit in the feels today but I did. This story was amazing 10/10 wonderfully written and narrated.
I’ve been listening to your channel for quite a while now, I’m always excited when I see you post a new video. This one touched me deeply. I recently lost my mother due to health problems and it has been so hard. I wonder if she saw her dad waiting on the bridge for her. Thank you, please keep storytelling. You do such an amazing job and from reading the comments you have moved a lot of people with this one 💖
Sitting behind the desk at work bawling like a baby. My goodness this is a beautiful story with all the feels!!!
I've never cried listening to one of these. It made me hug my two little girls tighter than I ever have. Bravo to the author and narrator.
Best story I've heard in a very long time. You did such a beautiful job of narrating! Definitely heartbreaking
I wanted to be scared not cry my eyes out! Beautiful heart written story. Narrated perfectly as always!
Thanks a lot for making me cry so hard! It breaks my heart when children are faced with serious illness and then he had to pass on my birthday (not the same year though).
It was a beautiful story and you did a great job as always.
My God how I cried! I truly understand the dads pain, as a mother of a child with epilepsy and Rett syndrome my worst fear is walking into her room in the morning and find her lifeless. Watching a child deteriorate slowly is so painful for them and loved ones.
Beautiful story, I laughed, I wondered and I cried. Great job LH!
Love and blessing x
So SORRY to hear what you're going through, and although you Don't know me it Sometimes easier to talk to someone else that you Don't know so you can have a Proper good chat, Vent, shout, cry-Be mad at the world etc. JUST saying I'm eya IF n when ya May wanna chat!?! PEACE N LOVE CB-- CLAIRE FROM SHEFFIELD UK. TAKE CARE ALWAYS ❤
@@jacquelinewakefield2394 sending love and blessings too 🙏🏼!
@@benjaminfrost8161 thank you Claire! I really appreciate your kind words. You are right, it does help to talk to others; no doubt about it it’s the best medicine/therapy. Thank you kind stranger ❤️ 🙏🏼
@@Todayisanewday. As long as you know AND EVERYONE else knows I'm a Very good listener. Thank you for getting back to me and your kind words. I Know how stuff feels. Take care YOU AND Every one x
This story went for my emotions right away; I was 9/10 in 1990 with health problems, but not as severe and I laughed at the Super Nintendo references. What started me crying like crazy was when his mom came over the bridge for him. A few years ago, my Aunt was hospitalized for a heart condition. After 5 days she lost consciousness and it became clear that she wouldn't be waking up. We made the hardest decision to take her off of life support and were told she would probably pass immediately, but she "lived" almost another week on the hospice care floor. Hearing her last breath seemed so wrong; I heard her breathe out, but not in again. We went through all of the arrangements, and it was a little while before we realized the date of her death was the same as my Grammie, 54 years earlier at the same hospital. It comforted us thinking that Aunt Pat was just waiting for her Mommy to come take her home.😭
this story actually made me cry, to all those out there who have lost loved ones. my heart goes out to you. I don’t know what comes next, but i like to think there’s something much bigger than us out there
I adore the artwork and the story telling. So beautifully artistic, yet understated. Your channel is a breath of fresh air!
I don’t have words. I know this was posted a year ago but I’m just seeing it. It’s funny how things come to us when we need them. Last year in February I lost my first great grandson to leukemia. He was 6 years old. Before he passed he told us an angel would sing to him every night. His description of his angel was so vivid and detailed. This story gave me hope that loved ones came to take him home to heaven. Thank you for a beautiful story. God bless you all. I pray that anyone going through difficulties has a hand to hold. Be strong and keep an eye on your world. You never know which direction a blessing will come from.
Wow... I am on the verge of shedding a tear. Absolutely beautiful story. Whoever you are, creator, hats off to you and of course, beautifully narrated as always ❤
Wow what a beautiful and heartbreaking story! Your narration is always amazing, but you take it to the next level with these types of stories.
Amazing story one of my favorites I’ve ever heard! You are a fantastic narrator thank you for bringing theses stories to life!
One of the best narrated and written stories to date. This perspective from a child blew me away. This one really got to me… 😢
God, bro. You had me trying to suck back my tears back into my eyes twice at the end. Awesome narration!
Beautiful
There is so much of this story that feels like it was mine. I was the stepparent, but I adopted my daughter. She was diagnosed with cancer when she was just four years old. She passed away at ten. She lit up the world with her beautiful smile and heart. Everyone who met her felt her love. It was late November of 2020. Just the day before she passed away, she woke up thinking it was Christmas. We celebrated Christmas that day. Neighbors even sang carols. After a long sleep before passing, she spoke about the three friends she had met. I'm sure as she was crossing that bridge, as I'm sure she had done several times throughout her trials. I'm grateful for my time with her. This story was very difficult to get through, but so wonderful, and the last words are true to my heart. Thank you.
What a truly phenomenal tale! And you are, always, the only person who could bring it to life in a perfectly intimate, evocative way. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Ive come back to listen to this story 4 or 5 times now ever since i first heard it. It still gets me every time. Very well written, and very well read. By far my favorite story I've heard from anyone I've listened to, be it on YT, or anywhere else.
I'm sobbing. The story was beautiful, and beautifully narrated. Absolutely amazing feelspasta; no one but you could have made it so amazing.
Bro this story really hit close to home, and now I’m tearing up at work. This story is by far on of the best I’ve listened to. It’s also the scariest because this is a real world thing that many people have to live through daily.
Literally 11:20 PM and I’m bawling my eyes out because of the story 😫😭 Love your narration keep up the great work
Me too
Lol..11:16 here..1 month later..😀
Man, this story and the way you conveyed it is unbelievably powerful. I've enjoyed hearing you read so many of the stories but this was just amazing. Brought me to tears.
Great Story! Found myself crying at my work desk. As a father of 5 losing my children is my biggest fear in life, I hope this is what's its like. Thanks for the great narration what a beautiful story even as dark as it my seem.😇
My god, I knew what the bridge represented as soon as I found out Toby was sick. But this story broke my heart in so many ways. It was beautiful and so sorrowful.
One hell of a story. Brought a tear to my eye.
I was so touched...I didn't realize I was crying throughout the story until my tears fell onto my tablet, and when I went to wipe, the back of my hand was wet and my vision blurred.
This was so beautiful, written in such a realistic way. I'm so used to being scared senseless that I didn't know what hit me when I realized what type of story this was turning out to be.
Your narration skills are amazing. Not only have you made me cringe with fear, but you've made me laugh and shed tears of heartache. Your voice is captivating. Thank you for the time and effort you take. I could close my eyes and see 3 shadowed figures on a bridge just as I could see the spider over the door in another story. Your voice allows me to live in each story.
I was expecting a horror story but this is the happiest sad story I think I've heard in a very long time. Your telling was amazing. Thank you and keep up the good work.
I've heard this story many times, but today, it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you to both the author and narrator for bringing beautiful stories such as these to life.
This story is melancholy and wonderful.
This was really heartbreaking the first trip on the bridge had me nervous especially with the old man and hooded figured. The slow realisation and the ending and beeping had me crying.
Ok I cried, this story was so well written from the view of a child, time passing and then father. So nicely narrated as well. Very touching. I listened to this in the early morning. When thoughts, emotions seem to touch us deeply. A perfect time to envision this.
It is a perfect example of why I always listen to this channel.
Written so well that I cried from the moment I realized what the bridge was.
This was so well written. Beautiful story.
What a heart wrenching story. I rarely cry but this one got me. Even with the erie animation. Loved this story and narration. At least it had a hopeful last line.
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Every time I listen to the story, it makes me cry. It is my favorite story. Thank you so much for sharing it and narrating it. You did a great job.