The Angel of Ireland
Angels among us.37 total reviews
Comment from ciliverde
How lovely this story is, it reminds the reader of what it is to commit a selfless act, and to help someone in need. I think we ought to help more, and in doing so, help ourselves as well. Great story!
Carol
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2020
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How lovely this story is, it reminds the reader of what it is to commit a selfless act, and to help someone in need. I think we ought to help more, and in doing so, help ourselves as well. Great story!
Carol
Comment Written 06-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2020
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Thank you, Carol dear. What a sweet and thoughtful review. It is so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
Comment from Father Flaps
Wow! Another pleasing story, Sally. I really enjoyed it. Wouldn't it be nice to be an angel? ...to roam the earth looking for people to help? At times, we all need a little help to get to our feet. A friend. A relative. or even an angel. Remember Clarence of "It's A Wonderful Life"? He was sent to help George Bailey remember his blessings. We often overlook what we see everyday, eh?
This story seems very real to me. I believe in angels. They walk the earth daily, doing God's work.
"Oh, yes! Wait ... how did you know I had two sons?"
"You mentioned them earlier."
(Angels are such liars!
Thanks for sharing this uplifting tale!
Cheers
Kimbob
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2020
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Wow! Another pleasing story, Sally. I really enjoyed it. Wouldn't it be nice to be an angel? ...to roam the earth looking for people to help? At times, we all need a little help to get to our feet. A friend. A relative. or even an angel. Remember Clarence of "It's A Wonderful Life"? He was sent to help George Bailey remember his blessings. We often overlook what we see everyday, eh?
This story seems very real to me. I believe in angels. They walk the earth daily, doing God's work.
"Oh, yes! Wait ... how did you know I had two sons?"
"You mentioned them earlier."
(Angels are such liars!
Thanks for sharing this uplifting tale!
Cheers
Kimbob
Comment Written 06-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2020
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Angels are amongst us and much disquise themselves. I'm so glad you enjoyed this story and contest entry. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xo
Comment from Sugarray77
I love this story and the angel impersonating as a doctor. You handled this Flash very well with a believable scenario, dialogue and characters. Well done, Sweet Sal.
Melissa
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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I love this story and the angel impersonating as a doctor. You handled this Flash very well with a believable scenario, dialogue and characters. Well done, Sweet Sal.
Melissa
Comment Written 05-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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Thank you so much for the kind review of my angel of Ireland. It is so appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xoxo
Comment from Susan Larson
What a beautiful story with such a beautifully blended touch of the supernatural. It kept my curiosity piqued to the end. This should do very well in the flash fiction contest.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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What a beautiful story with such a beautifully blended touch of the supernatural. It kept my curiosity piqued to the end. This should do very well in the flash fiction contest.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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Thank you very much for the excellent review and kind comments, Susan. I'm so glad you enjoyed the angel of Ireland. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xo
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Gotta love those 'angel stories'.... they're always reassuring midst the doom and gloom that seems to try to sneak up on us! ;) Thanx for sharing, my lady, and best of luck! ;) Yvette
supper just happened to bring him near a desperate soul who had just sat --> [remove one of the 'just' ... too many in too short a span]
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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Gotta love those 'angel stories'.... they're always reassuring midst the doom and gloom that seems to try to sneak up on us! ;) Thanx for sharing, my lady, and best of luck! ;) Yvette
supper just happened to bring him near a desperate soul who had just sat --> [remove one of the 'just' ... too many in too short a span]
Comment Written 05-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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{Just} so glad you showed me that, Yvette. I was at 499 words and now I can breathe easier at 498! I do that because that's the way I talk, I suppose. Jackson says I over dramatize. LOL! Seriously, thank you. It's hard for me to stay within a word count for these flash entries. (I've been disqualified before for being over.) I'm so pleased you enjoyed my contest entry. ;) :)
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal xo
Comment from Louise Michelle
What a super duper story, Sally. Hey, do you like my alliteration, LOL. Seriously, you grabbed my attention from the get go and held it throughout.
I love magical stories and the Irish are famous for it. You've earned the shiny star. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2020
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What a super duper story, Sally. Hey, do you like my alliteration, LOL. Seriously, you grabbed my attention from the get go and held it throughout.
I love magical stories and the Irish are famous for it. You've earned the shiny star. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 05-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2020
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Dear Lou, than you so much! I am so honored by this wonderful review and six star rating. I'm so glad you enjoyed my supernatural contest entry. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
Comment from MamaBebop
Sally,
Wow! this is such a soul sparkler!! It just made me feel good this morning. Thank you for that!! A fantastic piece for the flash fiction tavern contest. It has a defined plot, heart-warming characters and tells a complete story in a condensed amount of words. Well done! (I have so much to learn.)
Blessings to you,
Beth
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2020
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Sally,
Wow! this is such a soul sparkler!! It just made me feel good this morning. Thank you for that!! A fantastic piece for the flash fiction tavern contest. It has a defined plot, heart-warming characters and tells a complete story in a condensed amount of words. Well done! (I have so much to learn.)
Blessings to you,
Beth
Comment Written 05-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2020
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I like that phrase, soul sparkler. I would have to say, that is a,ways my goal in the end . I love to inspire and encourage my readers. I am so honored by your review and have taken your compliments into my heart. Thank you so much, dear Beth. This means the world to me.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxo
Comment from Diana L Crawford
Wow! I need me an angel like that! Great story for the contest! Perfect testimony to our God who never lets us down! So do you have some Irish blood? You write as though you are intimate with Irish ways! But the scope of your knowledge on any of your topics is always superb! xoxo. Surprise! I saved one 6 just for you! Now my bank is dry! Haha!
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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Wow! I need me an angel like that! Great story for the contest! Perfect testimony to our God who never lets us down! So do you have some Irish blood? You write as though you are intimate with Irish ways! But the scope of your knowledge on any of your topics is always superb! xoxo. Surprise! I saved one 6 just for you! Now my bank is dry! Haha!
Comment Written 04-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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Ah, I snagged your last sixer? I am deeply honored, yet again. I'm glad you enjoyed my contest entry. I actually had an angel encounter as a little girl who saved my life! To this day, I still believe in angels all around us. Thank you, again. I am so blessed.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xoxoxo
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Oh I absolutely believe in angels! Very interesting about your angel!! :)
Comment from WalkerMan
This is a superbly heartwarming story of Dr. Sedrick McGrath, legendary Angel of Ireland, performing one of his life-transforming deeds for a man who had lost hope of being able to support his family because the factory where he once worked had closed months before.
My favorite part:
"... I'm a pathetic loser!"
... "The one who sent me doesn't think so."
Most of us could not bestow the gift of a house, but we all can do smaller acts of kindness every day. Even a smile lifts a spirit. No one ever shares enough hugs in a lifetime, but something as simple as a well-earned word of praise and/or encouragement can make a big difference.
Your stories are a welcome loving moment amid this world's harsh realities.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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This is a superbly heartwarming story of Dr. Sedrick McGrath, legendary Angel of Ireland, performing one of his life-transforming deeds for a man who had lost hope of being able to support his family because the factory where he once worked had closed months before.
My favorite part:
"... I'm a pathetic loser!"
... "The one who sent me doesn't think so."
Most of us could not bestow the gift of a house, but we all can do smaller acts of kindness every day. Even a smile lifts a spirit. No one ever shares enough hugs in a lifetime, but something as simple as a well-earned word of praise and/or encouragement can make a big difference.
Your stories are a welcome loving moment amid this world's harsh realities.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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Thank you, dear Mike. I'm so thrilled you enjoyed this one. Thank you for the specific comments. This helps me so much with my writing. Your my target audience. ;)
I am deeply honored once again, and thank you for taking the time to read and enjoy this with Kleenex.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal :))
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You are most welcome, Sal. You certainly have found your literary niche with your love stories, both happy and sad, as all are heartwarming. -- Mike
Comment from BeasPeas
Your story is clear and interesting. The scene is set at a tavern where the stranger comes in and seems to know a lot about the man and offers him a place to live in return for being a caretaker. Miracles do happen. I've heard of such coincidences. In this case, though, the stranger (doctor) was heaven sent. Best of luck in the contest. Marilyn
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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Your story is clear and interesting. The scene is set at a tavern where the stranger comes in and seems to know a lot about the man and offers him a place to live in return for being a caretaker. Miracles do happen. I've heard of such coincidences. In this case, though, the stranger (doctor) was heaven sent. Best of luck in the contest. Marilyn
Comment Written 04-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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Thank you, dear Marilyn. I always appreciate your kind and thoughtful reviews. Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo