Comment from Cat Lover

Exceptional

I'm in tears. I know I get emotional over some things, but this is a beautiful story. The fact that it is real and the young man is still alive, makes it all the more special. I agree, that it is the handicapped that do anything they can do to help, that deserve the awards.
Kudos to Bobby and thanks to his Mum and you for bringing us the story of Bobby.
Now I'm off to find the tissues.

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2012

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2012

Thanks for digging into my archives and finding this-my best write ever. I'm traveling to Tampa (90 miles from where I live) to visit Bobby Wednesday and plan to tap his memory as reviewers have for more. I call once a week, but the latest news wasn't good. He's too weak to drive anymore. But he has a great support group who drive his van and take him shopping. We've invited him to move closer to us, but as I say he has friends in Tampa to help him. At my age, I can't. His body is dead weight.
I appreciate your six on this so very much.

Comment from Bill Schott

Exceptional

I teach a senior English class which is currently Brit Lit(because we got a deal on some classroom sets). We want to change it to a nonfiction class to prepare students for more real-world literature. This would make a great example.

 Comment Written 27-May-2012

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reply by the author on 27-May-2012

I loved teaching British Lit. And what fun to teach a non-fiction class. In fact, I edited some pieces my students wrote to illustrate a lesson learned. They opened up. It was therapeutic. I even sold them to a teen magazine. If you're interested, I'll give you the names. They're in my portfolio.
Oh, and thanks for the sixer. I'm sure you noted that it won the non-fiction contest.

Comment from purrfect tale

Exceptional

You had me angry and thinking mean thoughts about the coach there for a while. What a great story of determination, physical endurance, and family love. Congratulations on your win.

 Comment Written 13-May-2012

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reply by the author on 13-May-2012

Thanks, purrfect for that lovely six. This piece won over so many hearts. I'll have to quiz my nephew on other memories. He's busy working at home on his accounting business. He has quite a few clients and does well.

Comment from Desert Desperado

Exceptional

I have a friend who thinks her life story is boring. She lives in Alaska and has been in the wilderness for over twenty-five years. She has written a couple of sci-fi novels but I keep encouraging her to write about her experiences living and raising a family in the Alaskan wild. Your story here is an example of how to write about everyday life experiences and make them interesting and inspirational. I hope to get Anna of Alaska into FanStory. Thanks for your hard work and passion.

 Comment Written 11-May-2012

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reply by the author on 11-May-2012

And thanks for the sixer, my new friend. I see on your profile interests "perform". Do you audition for stage plays? If so, what parts have you performed?

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Exceptional

Congrats on winning this competition with this very heart-warming story. So good to read that he finally got the jacket that meant so much to him.

 Comment Written 11-May-2012

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reply by the author on 11-May-2012

Thanks, Pearl. I appreciate your comments and exceptional rating.

Comment from Tsukuyomi969

Exceptional

Stories like this always move me more than any tv drama ever could, because I know what's it like to have a relative with a disability, too. In my case, it's my sister, and it's mental. And very much like Bobby, she also has an indomitable spirit. Thank you for sharing this.

 Comment Written 10-May-2012

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reply by the author on 11-May-2012

Thank you T. for the honor of six stars. I'm glad your sister had an undaunted soul too. Thank you also for sharing your story too.

Comment from al1801

Exceptional

I'm putting in my six stars worth. A beautiful story and the recognitions already given are deserved. Well done, Bobby ands well done Spitfire. Takle six.

 Comment Written 10-May-2012

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reply by the author on 10-May-2012

Thank you, al for the high six. Like you, I always like to read the winners.

Comment from forestport12

Exceptional

So glad I read the winner today! I don't care how many golden crosses you have received with this, I'm offering another. I sensed my blood pressure rising as I wondered who would get that last jacket. This is why we have non-fiction, to tell a human interest story that can make a reader want to stand over his computer and do a fist pump. Stan

 Comment Written 10-May-2012

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reply by the author on 10-May-2012

Thanks, Stan. I did get many sixers over this. I love your review.

Comment from Kellytr

Excellent

Congratulations on a wonderfully inspiring story, beautifully constructed and never to be forgotten. Thank you for sharing this lovely memory. Kelly

 Comment Written 10-May-2012

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reply by the author on 10-May-2012

Thank you, Kelly for reading and reviewing. Bobby's a remarkable person in every way.

Comment from Ted S.

Exceptional

Congratulations for winning the non fiction contest. It was well deserved, your story really pulled on the old heartstrings and was a well written piece of work

 Comment Written 10-May-2012

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reply by the author on 10-May-2012

Thanks, Ted for the six! Many reviewers said it brought tears.

reply by Ted S. on 10-May-2012

Do you know if they showed all of the other entries in the contest? - I can't seem to find them. I had an entry in the contest about my adventures in Yosemite and would like to read what some of the others writers wrote about.

reply by the author on 10-May-2012

For some reason they never do that. Probably too many. I would expect at least fifty. I read others and thought them excellent.
But I think the committee looks at the reviews before voting. So sixers count. I had at least fifteen on this, I think.