Silk Stitches
Always share the magic39 total reviews
Comment from karenina
This is my favorite of all the stories you've blessed us with.
This has been a long tradition in my family.
At age three, my grandmom gave me my first "Teddy." That's what I named him, of course!
My mom gave my son his "stuffy"-- a bear he dubbed " Toby" when he was four.
My dad gave my daughter her "stuffy" a little lamb, that she named "Nathan."
(At four!...who knows why!?)
As I write this accolade to you, my "Teddy"--now 65 years " young" is sitting atop my bookshelf, here in my bedroom.
He went to stay with each of my four grandchildren from birth to ...
Well, until my son, who will be 43 Sept. 3Oth, swapped his Toby to each of his three children...
And until my daughter, who will be 42 in November, swapped her "" Nathan," to her only child...
Eventually Teddy found his way home. He is the first joy my grandkids ask for when they sleep over...
Even though at 8/12/13 and 18 they ought to be "too old" for such "magic" -- and despite the fact that each of them have their own magic "stuffy" -- Puff, Lolly, Lima Bean, and Qaiden!
Miracles all! Magic all!
As is your now beloved story. I humbly ask for permission to share it with my family!
Tears of happiness in my eyes, John!
This deserves a much bigger readership!!!
Bravo, my friend.
Karenina
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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This is my favorite of all the stories you've blessed us with.
This has been a long tradition in my family.
At age three, my grandmom gave me my first "Teddy." That's what I named him, of course!
My mom gave my son his "stuffy"-- a bear he dubbed " Toby" when he was four.
My dad gave my daughter her "stuffy" a little lamb, that she named "Nathan."
(At four!...who knows why!?)
As I write this accolade to you, my "Teddy"--now 65 years " young" is sitting atop my bookshelf, here in my bedroom.
He went to stay with each of my four grandchildren from birth to ...
Well, until my son, who will be 43 Sept. 3Oth, swapped his Toby to each of his three children...
And until my daughter, who will be 42 in November, swapped her "" Nathan," to her only child...
Eventually Teddy found his way home. He is the first joy my grandkids ask for when they sleep over...
Even though at 8/12/13 and 18 they ought to be "too old" for such "magic" -- and despite the fact that each of them have their own magic "stuffy" -- Puff, Lolly, Lima Bean, and Qaiden!
Miracles all! Magic all!
As is your now beloved story. I humbly ask for permission to share it with my family!
Tears of happiness in my eyes, John!
This deserves a much bigger readership!!!
Bravo, my friend.
Karenina
Comment Written 27-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Oh, Karenina, thank you for this beautiful review and the six stars. I'm honored. I pray they never get too old for the magic. My son's eyes still light up when they see their childhood stuffed animals. I think It's the only solid memory, now as adults, that they can remanence about and perhaps share with certainty in this crazy world of uncertainties.
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Karenina, Please read it to them. I'd love to know their thoughts. I thank you, for sharing this with them.
Comment from Jay Squires
I hope you are telling me that this is the preferred genre you were referring to. It gave this old geezer chills, John. You have such a gift. I know I've said it about other pieces that you've written, but with children's stories you have a particular genius. There's no child that can't read it, understand it, and fall in love with its message. Your story is uplifting ... and that is rare for our times. This story deserves a wider audience than FanStory. I am stunned by its power!
Jay
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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I hope you are telling me that this is the preferred genre you were referring to. It gave this old geezer chills, John. You have such a gift. I know I've said it about other pieces that you've written, but with children's stories you have a particular genius. There's no child that can't read it, understand it, and fall in love with its message. Your story is uplifting ... and that is rare for our times. This story deserves a wider audience than FanStory. I am stunned by its power!
Jay
Comment Written 27-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Jay, I can't say enough about this heartfelt review, so I will simply say thank you for the generous stars and that you've honor me with your kind words. You don't know how pleased I am that you enjoyed it!
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Oh, I think I know. Do we ever outgrow our need for acceptance by our peers? I don't think so.
Jay
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
What a beautiful written story about a childhood toy. I loved how you took care not to rush the plot, but to let the story unfold as it should with Tommy aging as a teenager and then maturing into manhood. I didn't care that the conclusion was foreshadowed. I knew it would end as it ended, but I was compelled to finish reading it anyway. Thanks for the large font size. The visual is okay but a stuffed racoon would be better. Maybe I am tender as I age, but it made me a bit teary. Maybe also I know that my daughter will never have a moment to share her stuffed animals and favorite childhood books with her kids. I buried her favorite Care Bear with her. Ginia was my only child. I loved your author's notes too. This is a beautifully and lovingly written story. Perhaps put a copy of this story and the author's notes in the boxes with Froggy and Snort. The story can be read as your grandkids receive them.
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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What a beautiful written story about a childhood toy. I loved how you took care not to rush the plot, but to let the story unfold as it should with Tommy aging as a teenager and then maturing into manhood. I didn't care that the conclusion was foreshadowed. I knew it would end as it ended, but I was compelled to finish reading it anyway. Thanks for the large font size. The visual is okay but a stuffed racoon would be better. Maybe I am tender as I age, but it made me a bit teary. Maybe also I know that my daughter will never have a moment to share her stuffed animals and favorite childhood books with her kids. I buried her favorite Care Bear with her. Ginia was my only child. I loved your author's notes too. This is a beautifully and lovingly written story. Perhaps put a copy of this story and the author's notes in the boxes with Froggy and Snort. The story can be read as your grandkids receive them.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Thank you, Sandra, for the great review and kind words. I remember when we first reviewed on FS, and you told me about Gina. As a parent, I can only imagine that losing a child can never get easier. You're a brave woman, and I'm sure it's one of the attributes Gina loved about you. Your idea about putting this with their stuffed animals is sensational.Thank you again for this wonderful review.
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You are welcome. You are making your legacy as a storyteller for your future grandkids. Be blessed. If you read "Back Away from the Brink" it talks about Ginia's death.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
What a sweet, sentimental story, John. I enjoyed reading it.
You did a great job with its presentation. I could see everything
as I read. Grandma was a wise woman. Now that Tommy has grown
with a child of his own, Stitches will be making new memories.
I'm thrilled you saved the stuffed animal from your boys. Yes, one
day it'll all come back to them--the love that was in those special
stitches. They'll never forget.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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What a sweet, sentimental story, John. I enjoyed reading it.
You did a great job with its presentation. I could see everything
as I read. Grandma was a wise woman. Now that Tommy has grown
with a child of his own, Stitches will be making new memories.
I'm thrilled you saved the stuffed animal from your boys. Yes, one
day it'll all come back to them--the love that was in those special
stitches. They'll never forget.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
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Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Thank you, Jan, for the great review and kind words. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it.
Comment from K. Lang-Slattery
Thanks for this story of childhood love and magic. I enjoyed it very much. (I have a stuffed bear that was my son's favorite bedtime companion and he sits under my Christmas tree each year.) I liked the way you transitioned through the stages of Tommy's life and, though the ending was expected and a long time coming, it was beautiful.
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Thanks for this story of childhood love and magic. I enjoyed it very much. (I have a stuffed bear that was my son's favorite bedtime companion and he sits under my Christmas tree each year.) I liked the way you transitioned through the stages of Tommy's life and, though the ending was expected and a long time coming, it was beautiful.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Thank you, Kate. That is so great that your son's stuffed animal sits under your Christmas tree every year. Thank you so much for the great review and SIX stars. It's always great to hear from you.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Oh, John, this is the best thing I think I've ever read from you. It's very moving, and so many of us parents will be able to relate to your story. My son and daughter both had stuffed bunnies - Bunny and Sister Bunny - which I still have in my possession. I hope to one day pass them on.
The dialogue tells the story, and I couldn't find a thing wrong with it. Great read.
Pam
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Oh, John, this is the best thing I think I've ever read from you. It's very moving, and so many of us parents will be able to relate to your story. My son and daughter both had stuffed bunnies - Bunny and Sister Bunny - which I still have in my possession. I hope to one day pass them on.
The dialogue tells the story, and I couldn't find a thing wrong with it. Great read.
Pam
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Thank you, Pam! we are hoping to pass ours on too whenever they decide to have children, lol. We are still waiting! Oh well... I'm happy you enjoyed this enough to give it a SIX. It is much appreciated coming from you.
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Our son and daughter have informed us that they "don't want to bring children into a world that's burning down." Makes me sad that we've come to this; sadly, I can't tell them that they're wrong:-(
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Yes, it seems to be the consensus among our kids! And you are so right, sadly.
Comment from Douglas Goff
This is a sweet sweet story.
One catch:
the year children's thoughts
Should that be childrens'
Maybe?
I really like this. I think that I'm going to read it to my kids tonight. Keep up the pleasing work!
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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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This is a sweet sweet story.
One catch:
the year children's thoughts
Should that be childrens'
Maybe?
I really like this. I think that I'm going to read it to my kids tonight. Keep up the pleasing work!
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Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Thank you so much for the great review, Douglas! It's nice to hear from you and I'm happy you enjoyed this story. Hmm? You have me thinking now on that critique. I believe you may be right, though. Thank you!
Comment from jessizero
I could almost feel the magic in this story. It was so sweet and wonderful. Thank you so very much for sharing this story here, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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I could almost feel the magic in this story. It was so sweet and wonderful. Thank you so very much for sharing this story here, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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I'm so happy you enjoyed this story. I want to thank you for the six stars and kind review. It's always nice to hear from you.
Comment from Mrs. KT
Oh, John!
What a beautifully rendered story!
Reminiscent of The Velveteen Rabbit and the Journey of Edward Tulane for this reader = two of my favorites, and now I have yours as well.
However, I had to smile about stitches being under Tommy's bed for so many years. Methinks his mother wasn't a very good housekeeper! :)
A treasured offering; that is for certain!
Thank you for sharing!
diane
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Oh, John!
What a beautifully rendered story!
Reminiscent of The Velveteen Rabbit and the Journey of Edward Tulane for this reader = two of my favorites, and now I have yours as well.
However, I had to smile about stitches being under Tommy's bed for so many years. Methinks his mother wasn't a very good housekeeper! :)
A treasured offering; that is for certain!
Thank you for sharing!
diane
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Haha! Diane, you bring up a good point. I guess we'll have to say she wasn't and leave it at that. Hahaha! That is a great observation, my friend. Loved it! Thank you so much for your kind words and SIX stars. I'm happy you enjoyed it.
