Two Hours of Tenderness
... small deeds really count ...26 total reviews
Comment from ProSongwriter
Hi ...
This is my first time to read you. I'm so glad i did!
What a heart-warming, endearing story! Your Aunt Lorene sounds like a wonder, loving, caring person. And what patience!
I felt this way about my maternal grandfather. He died in 1966 while I was in Vietnam and I didn't get to go to his funeral. I was heart-broken. He had a third-grade education and was the smartest man I've ever known.
I loved your story about your Aunt Lorene ... very touching!
Wishing you the very best ...
Alan
PS: Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2016
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Hi ...
This is my first time to read you. I'm so glad i did!
What a heart-warming, endearing story! Your Aunt Lorene sounds like a wonder, loving, caring person. And what patience!
I felt this way about my maternal grandfather. He died in 1966 while I was in Vietnam and I didn't get to go to his funeral. I was heart-broken. He had a third-grade education and was the smartest man I've ever known.
I loved your story about your Aunt Lorene ... very touching!
Wishing you the very best ...
Alan
PS: Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 18-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2016
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Alan - Thank you so much for your insight and encouragement. I am glad you had a wise man in your life. I am sorry about his funeral - that is tough. It is obvious that he loved you and that he knew you loved him. Take comfort in that.
Education has nothing to do with wisdom. A caring heart and a careful eye are what are needed. My aunt made it to sixth grade - then had to take over caring for her 11 younger siblings when my grandmother's health became very bad. Lorene lived longer than any of her siblings. God kept her around to touch a whole lot of lives.
God bless and my best,
Relda
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Hi Relda ...
You are correct in all that you replied. My grandfather had more insight of life and it's various obstacles and rewards than anyone I have know. he taught me a lot about life.
Have a wonderful weekend. Alan
Comment from fafa
A not fiction history and for contest it is ajewel of those that are of quality,congratulations I wait for a good result,greetings
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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A not fiction history and for contest it is ajewel of those that are of quality,congratulations I wait for a good result,greetings
Comment Written 18-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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Thank you so much for your review, comments and encouragement.
Also, nice to meet you! - I'll check into your site when I can.
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from Jackreese
This was a very good read that focused on a special bond between Aunt and niece. I liked how you gave your aunt some realism by adding the A's to her words.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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This was a very good read that focused on a special bond between Aunt and niece. I liked how you gave your aunt some realism by adding the A's to her words.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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Thank you so much for your review and comments.
Nice to meet you! - I have a look at your site when I can.
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
What a wonderful story. You told it very well. Now I wish I could meet your Aunt Lorene myself. She sounds like a woman filled with love. Your parents weren't religious, I suppose, so I can see why she annoyed your parents.
Just one thing... Where was this? IN the south? I ask because here in the midwest, Rose of Sharon is a summer bloomer, not spring.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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What a wonderful story. You told it very well. Now I wish I could meet your Aunt Lorene myself. She sounds like a woman filled with love. Your parents weren't religious, I suppose, so I can see why she annoyed your parents.
Just one thing... Where was this? IN the south? I ask because here in the midwest, Rose of Sharon is a summer bloomer, not spring.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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Hi Phyllis - yes, south central Florida, Polk County. Also has a long growing season in north Florida, where I live. Had leaves budding out in January because the winter had been so mild and then we had a couple of days of nights dropping below freezing for a few hours and it looks like the leaves may drop too. My 'trees' normally bloom from mid-March through late September - some last a few weeks longer. Amazing.
Thanks for your review and comments. Appreciate the insight and encouragement.
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from Ulla
This is a lovely read and a very well told story. There is lovely feeling of familiarity to it and I think you'll do well in the contest. I enjoyed the read. All the best. Ulla
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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This is a lovely read and a very well told story. There is lovely feeling of familiarity to it and I think you'll do well in the contest. I enjoyed the read. All the best. Ulla
Comment Written 18-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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Ulla - Thank you so much for your review, comments and insight. I appreciate you a lot.
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from BeasPeas
This is a wonderful non-fiction entry into the contest. I enjoyed
reading every word. You've kept the flow and interest of your
reader. Imagery was fantastic, describing everything from the
parents conversation to Aunt Lorene's garden and accent. Very
nice indeed. Marilyn
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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This is a wonderful non-fiction entry into the contest. I enjoyed
reading every word. You've kept the flow and interest of your
reader. Imagery was fantastic, describing everything from the
parents conversation to Aunt Lorene's garden and accent. Very
nice indeed. Marilyn
Comment Written 18-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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It is so good to meet kindred souls.
So glad you 'got' my aunt. Most of her contemporaries thought she was peculiar, but I know she was wise in God's eyes ... and mine.
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from Marykelly
Every child should be lucky enough to have an aunt Lorene to love and be loved by. You have beautifully described your family, your aunt, and your aunt's house with vivid emotional detail as well as clear physical detail. I can picture you sitting in a quiet spot with the kitten in your arms and warmth and love all around you no matter how long the experience lasted. well done
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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Every child should be lucky enough to have an aunt Lorene to love and be loved by. You have beautifully described your family, your aunt, and your aunt's house with vivid emotional detail as well as clear physical detail. I can picture you sitting in a quiet spot with the kitten in your arms and warmth and love all around you no matter how long the experience lasted. well done
Comment Written 18-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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Thank you for your review, comments and insight. It was fulfilling to be able to share my aunt with others.
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from Bbypets
Very nice story Relda. Thank you for sharing your childhood memory. I love cats! I have 3 of them myself. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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Very nice story Relda. Thank you for sharing your childhood memory. I love cats! I have 3 of them myself. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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Hi! - Thanks for the review and comments. I love them too. Have 2 that are 18 years old (brother and sister). Also lost one that was 19 a few months ago.
Relda
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
This is a very good write, There is a certain warmth to the piece that really comes across in the telling. The love and connection is well realised for the reader.
Very nice piece.
All the best
GMG
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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Hi there,
This is a very good write, There is a certain warmth to the piece that really comes across in the telling. The love and connection is well realised for the reader.
Very nice piece.
All the best
GMG
Comment Written 18-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2016
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Thank you for your review, comments and insight. Encouragement much appreciated.
God bless and my best,
Relda
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Thank you for your review, comments and insight. Encouragement much appreciated.
God bless and my best,
Relda
Comment from royowen
Wasn't it significant for you, she must have sore spread the love of God in your heart Relda, why else would you have spoken of her. That dear lady in her own sweet way regaled your heart with tales of God's sweet love sealed in Jesus' love. I'm sure her prayers and witness drew your young heart, well done, beautifully scribed and presented, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2016
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Wasn't it significant for you, she must have sore spread the love of God in your heart Relda, why else would you have spoken of her. That dear lady in her own sweet way regaled your heart with tales of God's sweet love sealed in Jesus' love. I'm sure her prayers and witness drew your young heart, well done, beautifully scribed and presented, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 16-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2016
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Roy - thank you for this wonderful review. You have such deep spiritual insight. What my aunt told me of Jesus was all I heard about him until I was 18. I was never invited to church by anyone. I know my aunt would have if she thought my father would have allowed it. Anyway, I wandered into a country revival at 18 and I understood everything I hear (aunt Lorene's seeds!) and I accepted Jesus that night.
God bless and my best,
Relda
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What a marvellous testimony, you understood! We can plant and water the seed, but it's still our decision, then God gives the increase. He gave you a love for your dear quirky Aunt, what a witness, Praise His name.
