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My aunt's kindness46 total reviews
Comment from sunnilicious
Love shared through old stories is a nice bonding experience. Well thought out. Nicely written. Good mix of narration and dialogue. And it's a true story, wonderful. Good picture.
Congratulations on the blue ribbon winnings.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2022
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Love shared through old stories is a nice bonding experience. Well thought out. Nicely written. Good mix of narration and dialogue. And it's a true story, wonderful. Good picture.
Congratulations on the blue ribbon winnings.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2022
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Thank you for reviewing some of my recent writing. My aunt lived to be 103, and I still called her Grandma.
Comment from 1Dreamer
How lucky you were to have such a wonderful aunt to take on the role of your grandmother. I too never had a grandmother I could call my own as both were gone while my parents were still teenagers. I could feel your pain and your joy in your story. Wishing you the best in the contest!
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
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How lucky you were to have such a wonderful aunt to take on the role of your grandmother. I too never had a grandmother I could call my own as both were gone while my parents were still teenagers. I could feel your pain and your joy in your story. Wishing you the best in the contest!
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
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Thank you, and thanks for the six stars. I never forgot my aunt's kindness to a sad little girl. Aunt Grace lived to be 103 and I still called her Grandma.
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Comment from J L Graves
This is such a sweet story. What a beautiful Grandma Grace and Grandpa Claude. Your story flowed well. The dialogue felt real, and I enjoyed reading the story.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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This is such a sweet story. What a beautiful Grandma Grace and Grandpa Claude. Your story flowed well. The dialogue felt real, and I enjoyed reading the story.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you for reading and the kind comments. I never forgot the kindness my aunt bestowed on a sad little girl.
Hugs.
Comment from Rena Smith
Awwwww, this is a beautiful story and I enjoyed reading it because it was a story about someone who was empathetic to someone. We need so much more of that today. People are not as empathetic as they used to be when I was growing up as a child. I also like this story because it is just a simple story about love and kindness. It was very interesting and it wasn't too long. It was short and to the point, good story, thank you.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Awwwww, this is a beautiful story and I enjoyed reading it because it was a story about someone who was empathetic to someone. We need so much more of that today. People are not as empathetic as they used to be when I was growing up as a child. I also like this story because it is just a simple story about love and kindness. It was very interesting and it wasn't too long. It was short and to the point, good story, thank you.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you. I never forgot my aunt's kindness to a sad little girl. She lived to be 103 and I still called her Grandma.
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Comment from LateBloomer
Hello author, a heartwarming story. I was raised by my grandmother, so I understand and know a grandma's love. Unfortunately, my mother died young. My children had a grandma for a few years, but my youngest only has vague memories of her. It was always a sad time when it was take your grandparents to school--mine had none. They were in nursery school. After the first year, I use to keep them home on that day. Your story is real and filled with high sensory appeal. I had a special aunt too, so I understand the connection. That one-on-one time makes a child feel so important and loved. The bond built is eternal.
Of special note:
I had a grandma of my own now, and I think she was happy to have someone call her Grandma.
(I'm sure she was happy to have you call her Grandma. You were a gift to each other and Uncle Claude too. You became a family within a family. Just beautiful.)
I love the photo. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck.
LateBloomer
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Hello author, a heartwarming story. I was raised by my grandmother, so I understand and know a grandma's love. Unfortunately, my mother died young. My children had a grandma for a few years, but my youngest only has vague memories of her. It was always a sad time when it was take your grandparents to school--mine had none. They were in nursery school. After the first year, I use to keep them home on that day. Your story is real and filled with high sensory appeal. I had a special aunt too, so I understand the connection. That one-on-one time makes a child feel so important and loved. The bond built is eternal.
Of special note:
I had a grandma of my own now, and I think she was happy to have someone call her Grandma.
(I'm sure she was happy to have you call her Grandma. You were a gift to each other and Uncle Claude too. You became a family within a family. Just beautiful.)
I love the photo. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck.
LateBloomer
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Thank you. That is the only photo of my uncle and aunt toegether. It was taken in 1953, so I would have been seven. I never forgot their kindness to a sad little girl.
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Comment from Mariana Convery
I can relate to this. Although, I did know my grandma on my mother's side and spent one summer in Germany with my father's mother before she died, but I never had a grandpa. It's a beautiful story with a very well thought out reflection in the end.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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I can relate to this. Although, I did know my grandma on my mother's side and spent one summer in Germany with my father's mother before she died, but I never had a grandpa. It's a beautiful story with a very well thought out reflection in the end.
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
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Thank you. My grandparents were all gone by the time I was born. I never forgot my aunt's kindness to a sad little girl.
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Hugs back.
Comment from Raul1
An interesting story of your aunt Grace and the adventure you have enjoyed with her. I like how you structured your story. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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An interesting story of your aunt Grace and the adventure you have enjoyed with her. I like how you structured your story. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Thank you for reading and commenting.
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Comment from Jay Squires
What a sweet story. I always had a grandmother, so I never experienced your unique need. My grandmother had arthritis so bad that she was wheel-chair bound. We didn't do much together. I had more activity with my aunts and uncles, as did you, but I always had a grandmother to fall back on ... to be spoiled by.
"I was child ten of twelve, so by the time I came along," [Sounds like you're saying is that you "came along" at age 10 or 12.]
Good luck in the contest with your very touching story.
Jay
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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What a sweet story. I always had a grandmother, so I never experienced your unique need. My grandmother had arthritis so bad that she was wheel-chair bound. We didn't do much together. I had more activity with my aunts and uncles, as did you, but I always had a grandmother to fall back on ... to be spoiled by.
"I was child ten of twelve, so by the time I came along," [Sounds like you're saying is that you "came along" at age 10 or 12.]
Good luck in the contest with your very touching story.
Jay
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Thank you. I will look at it again and correct if need be. I appteciate the tip.
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Comment from papa55mike
At least you had a loving aunt and uncle to fill in for your grandparents. What a wonderfully written story.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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At least you had a loving aunt and uncle to fill in for your grandparents. What a wonderfully written story.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Thank you. I'm happy you enjoyed the story. And thanks for the six stars, I appreciate them. My aunt and uncle were special folks.
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Comment from Ric Myworld
We never forget kindness bestowed upon us at any age, or realize the impression it will make on us throughout a lifetime. Thanks for sharing your fine story.
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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We never forget kindness bestowed upon us at any age, or realize the impression it will make on us throughout a lifetime. Thanks for sharing your fine story.
Comment Written 10-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
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Thank you. I never forgot my aunt and uncle. My aunt lived to 103 and I still called her Grandma.
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