A Compilation of Short stories
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31 total reviews
Comment from Irish Rain
I just love this.
It's so very hopeful.
The ending put me in mind of the
ending of the movie 'Joy Luck Club'...
where she finally meets her sisters.
You were/are so loved, so lucky!
This is a wonderful sharing,
blessings...
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2022
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I just love this.
It's so very hopeful.
The ending put me in mind of the
ending of the movie 'Joy Luck Club'...
where she finally meets her sisters.
You were/are so loved, so lucky!
This is a wonderful sharing,
blessings...
Comment Written 07-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jul-2022
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Aw, thank you so much, Iris, and for the lovely stars. Yes I know, I have been so lucky. What a wonderful thing to give me this review well after its posting. Thank you so much again. Ulla xx
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Your story is a gift...thank YOU!!!
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
What a sad, wonderfully-poignant story! It turns out you had four loving parents in the world.
Your story is neat and concise, and very well written.
I felt your pain through my own life experiences.
Exceptional work.
Cindy
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2022
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What a sad, wonderfully-poignant story! It turns out you had four loving parents in the world.
Your story is neat and concise, and very well written.
I felt your pain through my own life experiences.
Exceptional work.
Cindy
Comment Written 22-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2022
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Aw, Cindy, thank you so very much, and for the lovely stars. Yes, I've been very lucky, but as everyone else I've had my fair share of joy and sorrow. Mostly joy, I'm glad to say. Thank you so much again. :)))
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You?re welcome, Ulla.😊
Comment from Sally Law
Virtual six for you, dear. What a life and story. How wonderful you had two sets of parents that loved you and a brother, sister-in law and nieces and nephews! Reuben is a Jewish name. Reuben was Jacob's first born. A wonderful story and glimpse into your life. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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Virtual six for you, dear. What a life and story. How wonderful you had two sets of parents that loved you and a brother, sister-in law and nieces and nephews! Reuben is a Jewish name. Reuben was Jacob's first born. A wonderful story and glimpse into your life. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 21-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much, Sally, and for the lovely review. Yes, Reuben is a Jewish name, but they are Methodist if anything. I've come to learn that on Cape Cod, they often choose names from the old testament. Hence one of my nephews is Jeremiah and another is Benjamin. It's an old tradition going back in time. It's very quaint. Ullaxxx
Comment from nomi338
This compelling story serves to make me realize how much I missed by not doing more to get to know my birth father better. I knew him, but we were not really close. In the years when I was better able to become acquainted he developed dementia, which of course made getting to know him better or growing closer impossible. I am his only child, but his nieces and nephews and I have become so close, they are like brothers and sisters to me.
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2022
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This compelling story serves to make me realize how much I missed by not doing more to get to know my birth father better. I knew him, but we were not really close. In the years when I was better able to become acquainted he developed dementia, which of course made getting to know him better or growing closer impossible. I am his only child, but his nieces and nephews and I have become so close, they are like brothers and sisters to me.
Comment Written 21-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2022
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Thank you so much for your lovely and insightful review. I know that I've been lucky to having a lovely relationship with both my fathers. I'm sorry you were never that close, but I'm glad you have come close to the nieces and nephews. That's wonderful.:)))
Comment from Sankey
This was a top story. And true! Thanks for sharing it with us. It was so enjoyable reading and I felt right there with you in it all. Well done and hurry and get the other story going again.
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2022
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This was a top story. And true! Thanks for sharing it with us. It was so enjoyable reading and I felt right there with you in it all. Well done and hurry and get the other story going again.
Comment Written 21-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jun-2022
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Thank you so very much for a wonderful review, and the lovely stars. I'm so happy how this has been received, and so far it's doing okay in the contest. Thanks so much again. :)))
Comment from Bill Schott
This is a terrific story, Ulla, and one that is the makings for a great TV movie. Added to your other adventures this could be a series.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2022
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This is a terrific story, Ulla, and one that is the makings for a great TV movie. Added to your other adventures this could be a series.
Comment Written 20-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2022
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Awe, thank you so much, Bill. You are just too kind to me. I can't say how pleased I am. :)))
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
You've had a really full life, my friend, and it's not over yet! You are one of the lucky one, you had two loving fathers. Some don't have the luxury of one! I had one, and Iloved him to bits. I can understand your regret for not going to see your dad before he died, we all have regrets like that but you don't want to dwell on that, just remember the lovely phone calls. Well done, and good luck in the contest. I'll go and vote now. :)) Sandra xx
Still 30 at night? I'm glad I returned to England!!! :))
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2022
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You've had a really full life, my friend, and it's not over yet! You are one of the lucky one, you had two loving fathers. Some don't have the luxury of one! I had one, and Iloved him to bits. I can understand your regret for not going to see your dad before he died, we all have regrets like that but you don't want to dwell on that, just remember the lovely phone calls. Well done, and good luck in the contest. I'll go and vote now. :)) Sandra xx
Still 30 at night? I'm glad I returned to England!!! :))
Comment Written 20-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2022
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Aw, thank you so much, Sandra. You are so right. I have been lucky. I did have two dads. Thank you for the lovely review, not to mention the stars. It means a lot to me.
Yes, it's been a hard June where all records have been broken, but it is lovely right now with a wee breeze. It's amazing how we adapt. Hugs! xxx
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
As is often the case I learned something from your piece. I have never the phrase "fobbed." Now I know what it is and may use it at times in my own writing.
Several observations:
Para 1, 1st sentence: Remove comma after "born"
Para 4, 2nd sentence: Add comma after "me"
Para 6, 3rd sentence: Add comma after "So"
Para 9, 1st sentence: "airline" SEEMS to be too ambiguous. Perhaps "into the airlines" or "into British airlines" Something more specific.
Para 9, 2nd sentence: Add comma after "time"
Para 9, 2nd sentence: Add comma after "man"
Para 10, 3rd sentence: Add comma after "surprise"
Para 14, 1st sentence: Change "to go" to "going"
Para 14, 1st sentence: "sceptical" should be "skeptical"
Para 17, 3rd sentence: Add comma after "by"
Next to last paragraph, last sentence: add paragraph space.
What a long search with such a sad ending. I'm glad you at least got to find and speak with your birth parents.
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reply by the author on 20-Jun-2022
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As is often the case I learned something from your piece. I have never the phrase "fobbed." Now I know what it is and may use it at times in my own writing.
Several observations:
Para 1, 1st sentence: Remove comma after "born"
Para 4, 2nd sentence: Add comma after "me"
Para 6, 3rd sentence: Add comma after "So"
Para 9, 1st sentence: "airline" SEEMS to be too ambiguous. Perhaps "into the airlines" or "into British airlines" Something more specific.
Para 9, 2nd sentence: Add comma after "time"
Para 9, 2nd sentence: Add comma after "man"
Para 10, 3rd sentence: Add comma after "surprise"
Para 14, 1st sentence: Change "to go" to "going"
Para 14, 1st sentence: "sceptical" should be "skeptical"
Para 17, 3rd sentence: Add comma after "by"
Next to last paragraph, last sentence: add paragraph space.
What a long search with such a sad ending. I'm glad you at least got to find and speak with your birth parents.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 20-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2022
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Thanks. At least I could teach you something. Fancy that, English not being my first language.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the "A Special Time for My Dad and Me" contest.
I enjoyed reading the story about your 2 fathers and families, adopted and original. I'm happy you have a great relationship with your brother, I have one too. I'm sorry for your loss.
It moved along nicely and the plot was easy to understand and follow. Good character development.
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2022
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Excellent entry for the "A Special Time for My Dad and Me" contest.
I enjoyed reading the story about your 2 fathers and families, adopted and original. I'm happy you have a great relationship with your brother, I have one too. I'm sorry for your loss.
It moved along nicely and the plot was easy to understand and follow. Good character development.
Comment Written 20-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2022
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Thank you so very much. I so appreciate your lovely review, Marival. I'm so glad you have a brother as well. :)))
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Haha, I thought it was you, Amiga Mia. Abracitos. ♡
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
What a beautiful story my friend. As I can relate to finding a half brother after I was already in my 40s. I wrote about it in my 5/7/5 called, my newest big brother. But this is about you, and I cried with you through part of your story, just as I cheered through it through the other parts. I hope the two of you are still communicating and getting closer with each day. It amazes me how God shows us the glimpse of some of that beauty in our life, just as he is taking something else away. This is a wonderfully written story and you should be proud of both of your dads and now the brother that you were given. Thank you for this lovely story!
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2022
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What a beautiful story my friend. As I can relate to finding a half brother after I was already in my 40s. I wrote about it in my 5/7/5 called, my newest big brother. But this is about you, and I cried with you through part of your story, just as I cheered through it through the other parts. I hope the two of you are still communicating and getting closer with each day. It amazes me how God shows us the glimpse of some of that beauty in our life, just as he is taking something else away. This is a wonderfully written story and you should be proud of both of your dads and now the brother that you were given. Thank you for this lovely story!
Comment Written 20-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 20-Jun-2022
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Hi Debi, thank you so very much. Yes, I was lucky, indeed. My brother and I are getting closer by the day. We speak every week, without fail. It's wonderful. I'm due to fly over in September. I'm so looking forward to it.
Your review is so heartfelt, and I so appreciate it. I'm glad you also found a brother later in life. :)))
