The Box
You never walk alone48 total reviews
Comment from RKagan
This story was so moving, I got chills when I read it as each of his former parrishioners came back from the dead to escort him. I loved this submission to the contest.
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This story was so moving, I got chills when I read it as each of his former parrishioners came back from the dead to escort him. I loved this submission to the contest.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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Thanks. I am pleased you enjoyed this.
Comment from sunny39
A beautiful Christmas story and a wonderful entry for the contest. This evokes a lot of wonderful emotions for this reader. Not one line of dialogue - but it needed none.
Excellent entry. Good luck
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A beautiful Christmas story and a wonderful entry for the contest. This evokes a lot of wonderful emotions for this reader. Not one line of dialogue - but it needed none.
Excellent entry. Good luck
Comment Written 15-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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I am glad you felt this didn't need dialogue. I am also pleased you enjoyed it.
Comment from Adama
Oh wow I am left with mixed emotions as I finish reading this. On the one hand I find any death sad, whilst on the other I felt that being escorted in this way seemed somewhat peaceful and befitting for Father MacDougal. Nice story. Thank you.
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Oh wow I am left with mixed emotions as I finish reading this. On the one hand I find any death sad, whilst on the other I felt that being escorted in this way seemed somewhat peaceful and befitting for Father MacDougal. Nice story. Thank you.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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Thank you, I am pleased you enjoyed this one. Yes, death is sad but comforting if surrounded by those you loved.
Comment from Kathryn Varuzza
Sasha,
This is so cool.
I love your story.
So interesting.
Entertaining.
Wonderful descriptions.
Great ending.
A great entry for the contest.
Good luck.
Katie
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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Sasha,
This is so cool.
I love your story.
So interesting.
Entertaining.
Wonderful descriptions.
Great ending.
A great entry for the contest.
Good luck.
Katie
Comment Written 15-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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Thank you very much. I just popped into my head and I wrote it in about twenty minutes. I guess my muse was inspired with this one.
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You're welcome. That's the best, when that happens!
Katie
Comment from adewpearl
Well, you have given me honest to gosh goose bumps everywhere a person can get goosebumps, Valerie. I do wish I had a six, but I don't. This is just a beautiful story. Now I'm going to have a nice little cry. Goosebumps!! Brooke :-)
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Well, you have given me honest to gosh goose bumps everywhere a person can get goosebumps, Valerie. I do wish I had a six, but I don't. This is just a beautiful story. Now I'm going to have a nice little cry. Goosebumps!! Brooke :-)
Comment Written 15-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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I am so pleased you enjoyed this one. I saw the contest this morning and this just popped into my head. Death is sad, but knowing you are surrounded by those you love and who love you does bring comfort. Sorry for the goosebumps.
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Don't be sorry, it's cool to have that visceral reaction to something, and it doesn't happen often - and more often with music than literature, for me.
Comment from sweetsilversong
When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high.
A wonderful story, one I really enjoyed.
A message protruding loud and clear.
Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes.
SSS YNWA
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high.
A wonderful story, one I really enjoyed.
A message protruding loud and clear.
Thanks for sharing.
Best wishes.
SSS YNWA
Comment Written 15-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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Thank you very much. I am pleased you enjoyed this one.
Comment from Joan E.
My, am I glad you saw this contest and let your imagination do the rest. Your inspired interpretation of the prompt is unique and surprising. I enjoyed every detail and could visualize the elderly priest being re-visited by his former "flock" members and ultimately joining them. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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My, am I glad you saw this contest and let your imagination do the rest. Your inspired interpretation of the prompt is unique and surprising. I enjoyed every detail and could visualize the elderly priest being re-visited by his former "flock" members and ultimately joining them. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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Thank you so very much. I am sincerely thrilled you enjoyed this one.
Comment from Nanticoke
That we would all be so fortunate to have such friends waiting to escort us at the end. I like the use of the Christmas box letters as invitations to a new beginning.
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That we would all be so fortunate to have such friends waiting to escort us at the end. I like the use of the Christmas box letters as invitations to a new beginning.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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Thank you very much. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one.
Comment from BethShelby
This is such an creative way to go with this contest. It sounds like a very comforting way for a priest to end his ministry. Instead of feeling, he is no longer needed he is guiding into a more beautiful place by all who have gone before. I like the fact that he died with a smile on his face. Excellent!
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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This is such an creative way to go with this contest. It sounds like a very comforting way for a priest to end his ministry. Instead of feeling, he is no longer needed he is guiding into a more beautiful place by all who have gone before. I like the fact that he died with a smile on his face. Excellent!
Comment Written 15-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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Thank you. I am sincerely pleased you enjoyed this one.
Comment from patmedium
And it's worth every sparkle!
Beautifully done, dear ... truly inspired writing.
I could visualise every scene. Thanks for this and good luck with it. xxx
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And it's worth every sparkle!
Beautifully done, dear ... truly inspired writing.
I could visualise every scene. Thanks for this and good luck with it. xxx
Comment Written 15-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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Thanks so much for the 6 stars. Now for the secret, I wrote this in about twenty minutes. I guess I was inspired.... I always look forward to your reviews.
