Dad's Voice
300 word flash non fiction writing on faith13 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
This is a lovely story, and I was moved, especially by this -- "I knew I could break the ice to talk to people simply by giving something non-threatening to them. So I started making origami animals out of colored paper, which was something I had learned way back in sixth and seventh grade, or even earlier. Every animal probably only cost about two cents, but they made children smile, and in return, their parents would often smile and be more open to talking."
Okay, now I want some of those origami animals too. (*grin*) Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2024
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This is a lovely story, and I was moved, especially by this -- "I knew I could break the ice to talk to people simply by giving something non-threatening to them. So I started making origami animals out of colored paper, which was something I had learned way back in sixth and seventh grade, or even earlier. Every animal probably only cost about two cents, but they made children smile, and in return, their parents would often smile and be more open to talking."
Okay, now I want some of those origami animals too. (*grin*) Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2024
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Thank you for your super review and the generous six star rating. I can still make bunny rabbits, cranes, rattler-cobras, and frogs. Everything else will take some reviewing.
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I'll have the bunnies and cranes, please...(*grin*) You are very welcome!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I'm sure breaking the ice to talk with people about their faith would be difficult. I'm happy to learn the origami animals helped. Thank you for sharing this Faith Flash contest entry with us. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2024
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I'm sure breaking the ice to talk with people about their faith would be difficult. I'm happy to learn the origami animals helped. Thank you for sharing this Faith Flash contest entry with us. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2024
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Thank you for your nice review.
Comment from jessizero
It must be a great blessing to have those recordings of your father's voice. I am impressed with the way you made oragami animals, too. This post was very moving. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2024
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It must be a great blessing to have those recordings of your father's voice. I am impressed with the way you made oragami animals, too. This post was very moving. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2024
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Thank you for your great and kind review.
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, Dad's Voice, helps the readers understand the powerful connections that fasten you to your faith and the helpful suggestions that did the trick.
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2024
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This story, Dad's Voice, helps the readers understand the powerful connections that fasten you to your faith and the helpful suggestions that did the trick.
Comment Written 28-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 28-Feb-2024
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Thank you for your kind review.
Comment from Lisasview
Good for you.. speaking Spanish, we moved to Spain 4 years ago from California and we are learning Spanish...
How wonderful that you can still hear your fathers voice!!!!
That is the greatest!!
Lisasview
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2024
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Good for you.. speaking Spanish, we moved to Spain 4 years ago from California and we are learning Spanish...
How wonderful that you can still hear your fathers voice!!!!
That is the greatest!!
Lisasview
Comment Written 27-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2024
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Thank you for your great comments.
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You are very welcome,
Lisa
Comment from Liz O'Neill
Thank you for your service. This is lovely that you have your father's voice on several recordings. At one time my Comcast program allowed us to read or hear or see what the message was. Now there is no such luxury. If there were, I would be saving many of my friends' voices. One recently passed and I said "oh maybe I have her voice somewhere" but I don't think I do. I haven't checked see if I have it a saved my message that would be so cool if I do. But with the other one I was able to save a message from my former partner who has also since passed. I can just go on and listen to her voice if I want to.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2024
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Thank you for your service. This is lovely that you have your father's voice on several recordings. At one time my Comcast program allowed us to read or hear or see what the message was. Now there is no such luxury. If there were, I would be saving many of my friends' voices. One recently passed and I said "oh maybe I have her voice somewhere" but I don't think I do. I haven't checked see if I have it a saved my message that would be so cool if I do. But with the other one I was able to save a message from my former partner who has also since passed. I can just go on and listen to her voice if I want to.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2024
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Thank you for your personalized review.
Comment from royowen
What a lovely thought, and the privilege of being able to hear your dad from all those years ago, with you being such a thoughtful, gentle providing your gift to give to the children with origami, beautifully written Crystie, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2024
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What a lovely thought, and the privilege of being able to hear your dad from all those years ago, with you being such a thoughtful, gentle providing your gift to give to the children with origami, beautifully written Crystie, blessings Roy
Comment Written 26-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2024
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Thank you for your very nice review and comments.
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Most welcome
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Interestingly, you came from Puerto Rico. We boarded a cruise there years ago. We were on the ship for about eleven days. I was glad to get on solid ground again.
I'm sure missionary work is rewarding but also a little trying at times. Many have loved this kind of work, as well as you and your dad did.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2024
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Interestingly, you came from Puerto Rico. We boarded a cruise there years ago. We were on the ship for about eleven days. I was glad to get on solid ground again.
I'm sure missionary work is rewarding but also a little trying at times. Many have loved this kind of work, as well as you and your dad did.
Comment Written 26-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2024
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Thank you for your great comments. I only spent about sixteen months in Puerto Rico, all told, way back from December 1990 to May 1992.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
How lovely that you can still hear your Father's voice on these recordings and you can keep is memory alive this way Crystie. An endearing, interesting and entertaining post, good luck with the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2024
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How lovely that you can still hear your Father's voice on these recordings and you can keep is memory alive this way Crystie. An endearing, interesting and entertaining post, good luck with the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 26-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2024
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Thank you for your super review and kind comments.
Comment from w.j.debi
How delightful that you have recordings of your father's voice that you can play anytime you feel the need. Thank you for sharing his background and yours as well. It's wonderful that you keep up your Spanish-language skills and your Puerto Rican cooking
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2024
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How delightful that you have recordings of your father's voice that you can play anytime you feel the need. Thank you for sharing his background and yours as well. It's wonderful that you keep up your Spanish-language skills and your Puerto Rican cooking
Comment Written 26-Feb-2024
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2024
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Thank you for your friendly review.