Paint Me An Angel
An amazing vision I had last night.81 total reviews
Comment from RSayre45
Janilou,
Your mother clearly passed her artistic gift on to you. What a wonderful recollection and what a wonderful way you have of recounting the events. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
I read for the artistic value as this is where my passion lies. The only time I recognize grammatical errs is if it causes a disturbance in the flow of what I read. Nothing here did. Simply superb! Thank you so much for sharing.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Janilou,
Your mother clearly passed her artistic gift on to you. What a wonderful recollection and what a wonderful way you have of recounting the events. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
I read for the artistic value as this is where my passion lies. The only time I recognize grammatical errs is if it causes a disturbance in the flow of what I read. Nothing here did. Simply superb! Thank you so much for sharing.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much for this review or comment. I have reached a point where I cannot hope to catch up with my reviews in need of answering without resorting to a carbon copied response. I hate doing it, but with 700 plus unanswered, I can't keep up! Goat kidding season is looming, and we are spending more and more time outside preparing our buildings. My muse is driving me crazy trying to write as much as she can, before we end up on our three-to-four month sabbatical. LOL. I'm hoping you will forgive me. I have read every review, corrected nits and errors found and carefully considered every suggestion made. I am so glad you have enjoyed my work, or at felt it worthy of a comment.
I am trying to review your work as much as I can also, and by using a C.C. here, I have more time left to read all your wonderful stories, articles and poems, as well!
Hugs,
Jani
Comment from Teri7
This is a very sweet write you have done. I use to dream of my mother and sister as they are both deceased. Sometimes my grandmother. It was like I visited with them for a while but I knew they were dead. Hugs, Teri
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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This is a very sweet write you have done. I use to dream of my mother and sister as they are both deceased. Sometimes my grandmother. It was like I visited with them for a while but I knew they were dead. Hugs, Teri
Comment Written 16-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much for this review or comment. I have reached a point where I cannot hope to catch up with my reviews in need of answering without resorting to a carbon copied response. I hate doing it, but with 700 plus unanswered, I can't keep up! Goat kidding season is looming, and we are spending more and more time outside preparing our buildings. My muse is driving me crazy trying to write as much as she can, before we end up on our three-to-four month sabbatical. LOL. I'm hoping you will forgive me. I have read every review, corrected nits and errors found and carefully considered every suggestion made. I am so glad you have enjoyed my work, or at felt it worthy of a comment.
I am trying to review your work as much as I can also, and by using a C.C. here, I have more time left to read all your wonderful stories, articles and poems, as well!
Hugs,
Jani
Comment from Perpetua
A beautiful piece that leaves the reader with a deep sense of peace. I love the ending: "The Bible talks of a peace that passes understanding. Last night, a little girl found it, across the veil." That's very effective. Having read the previous reviews, I see that someone has suggested you make revisions to the line: "since I'd heard that trusted voice take my hand and beckon me to follow." That's the line that jumped out at me as well, I guess because it sounds as if you hear the voice take your hand, rather than hear it beckon you. Easily fixed.
Thanks for sharing this. A wonderful piece.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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A beautiful piece that leaves the reader with a deep sense of peace. I love the ending: "The Bible talks of a peace that passes understanding. Last night, a little girl found it, across the veil." That's very effective. Having read the previous reviews, I see that someone has suggested you make revisions to the line: "since I'd heard that trusted voice take my hand and beckon me to follow." That's the line that jumped out at me as well, I guess because it sounds as if you hear the voice take your hand, rather than hear it beckon you. Easily fixed.
Thanks for sharing this. A wonderful piece.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much for this review or comment. I have reached a point where I cannot hope to catch up with my reviews in need of answering without resorting to a carbon copied response. I hate doing it, but with 700 plus unanswered, I can't keep up! Goat kidding season is looming, and we are spending more and more time outside preparing our buildings. My muse is driving me crazy trying to write as much as she can, before we end up on our three-to-four month sabbatical. LOL. I'm hoping you will forgive me. I have read every review, corrected nits and errors found and carefully considered every suggestion made. I am so glad you have enjoyed my work, or at felt it worthy of a comment.
I am trying to review your work as much as I can also, and by using a C.C. here, I have more time left to read all your wonderful stories, articles and poems, as well!
Hugs,
Jani
PS I'll take a look at that line! :-)
Comment from c_lucas
This is a well written story expressing one person's idea of Heaven. With the author's note, I would say you had an out of body experience. It could also be a beautiful dream.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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This is a well written story expressing one person's idea of Heaven. With the author's note, I would say you had an out of body experience. It could also be a beautiful dream.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much! It was amazing.
Hugs,
Jani
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You're welcome, Jani. Charlie
Comment from Kazz
The first line left me with chills! What an incredibly beautiful image the YOU painted for us! You have a wonderful way of finding just the right word and I just can't imagine how you could possibly make improvements here, although I would love to see key phrases (especially that first line!) worked into a poem. Bravo!
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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The first line left me with chills! What an incredibly beautiful image the YOU painted for us! You have a wonderful way of finding just the right word and I just can't imagine how you could possibly make improvements here, although I would love to see key phrases (especially that first line!) worked into a poem. Bravo!
Comment Written 16-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much for this review or comment. I have reached a point where I cannot hope to catch up with my reviews in need of answering without resorting to a carbon copied response. I hate doing it, but with 700 plus unanswered, I can't keep up! Goat kidding season is looming, and we are spending more and more time outside preparing our buildings. My muse is driving me crazy trying to write as much as she can, before we end up on our three-to-four month sabbatical. LOL. I'm hoping you will forgive me. I have read every review, corrected nits and errors found and carefully considered every suggestion made. I am so glad you have enjoyed my work, or at felt it worthy of a comment.
I am trying to review your work as much as I can also, and by using a C.C. here, I have more time left to read all your wonderful stories, articles and poems, as well!
Hugs,
Jani
Comment from sara-beth
This is lovely and inspiring, what an interesting idea of what heaven could be like, different for everyone, a place where they can live out whatever talent God gave them.....beautiful! I think that dream definitely means something......how could it not?
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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This is lovely and inspiring, what an interesting idea of what heaven could be like, different for everyone, a place where they can live out whatever talent God gave them.....beautiful! I think that dream definitely means something......how could it not?
Comment Written 16-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much for this review or comment. I have reached a point where I cannot hope to catch up with my reviews in need of answering without resorting to a carbon copied response. I hate doing it, but with 700 plus unanswered, I can't keep up! Goat kidding season is looming, and we are spending more and more time outside preparing our buildings. My muse is driving me crazy trying to write as much as she can, before we end up on our three-to-four month sabbatical. LOL. I'm hoping you will forgive me. I have read every review, corrected nits and errors found and carefully considered every suggestion made. I am so glad you have enjoyed my work, or at felt it worthy of a comment.
I am trying to review your work as much as I can also, and by using a C.C. here, I have more time left to read all your wonderful stories, articles and poems, as well!
Hugs,
Jani
Comment from EllieKaye
Hi Jani-
I enjoyed your other piece so much, I went to your portfolio for more of your work. I think I was meant to find this.
I have to tell you something really neat. After my mother passed, My sis told me of a dream about her. In life, like yours, my mom was an artist. My sister told me that she was in a dream, or 'vision', painting flowers. Sis said she was so happy- because she got to use colors she had never seen on earth. It gave me such peace. So, to find this, I felt that peace again.
With a hug,
Ellie
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2008
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Hi Jani-
I enjoyed your other piece so much, I went to your portfolio for more of your work. I think I was meant to find this.
I have to tell you something really neat. After my mother passed, My sis told me of a dream about her. In life, like yours, my mom was an artist. My sister told me that she was in a dream, or 'vision', painting flowers. Sis said she was so happy- because she got to use colors she had never seen on earth. It gave me such peace. So, to find this, I felt that peace again.
With a hug,
Ellie
Comment Written 15-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2008
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Wow, that is awesome! I am thrilled to hear of your sister's story, and it blessed my heart. Thank you so much for sharing and for the wonderful review.
Hugs,
Jani
Comment from RenieReader
Oh, Jan, this is wonderful and fills my heart with such joy. It is obvious that Jesus loves both of you very much to allow this visit. Your words are vivid and alive with wonder, acceptance and love. Kudos to you all.
Suggestion:
It seemed like just seconds since I'd heard that trusted voice [as He] take[s] my hand and beckon[s] me to follow.
Hugs,
Renie
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2008
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Oh, Jan, this is wonderful and fills my heart with such joy. It is obvious that Jesus loves both of you very much to allow this visit. Your words are vivid and alive with wonder, acceptance and love. Kudos to you all.
Suggestion:
It seemed like just seconds since I'd heard that trusted voice [as He] take[s] my hand and beckon[s] me to follow.
Hugs,
Renie
Comment Written 15-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much, Renie! :-)
I really appreciate your suggestion and I will take a look at it.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from Sue-z-Q
Hi Jan:
That certainly is remarkable, especially to happen on the 4th anniversary of her passing. What a wonderful experience for you and to have things turn out the way you've prayed for is all the better.
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[ Isn't it wonderful?" she exclaimed. ] I'm not positive, but it seems you should either use an exclamation point where you have the question mark or say 'asked' instead of exclaimed. I vote for exclaimed.
Mum is used in the UK too, as well as many other British English speaking countries.
Nicely written account of this visit from your Mum.
Sue-z-Q
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2008
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Hi Jan:
That certainly is remarkable, especially to happen on the 4th anniversary of her passing. What a wonderful experience for you and to have things turn out the way you've prayed for is all the better.
Notes:
[ Isn't it wonderful?" she exclaimed. ] I'm not positive, but it seems you should either use an exclamation point where you have the question mark or say 'asked' instead of exclaimed. I vote for exclaimed.
Mum is used in the UK too, as well as many other British English speaking countries.
Nicely written account of this visit from your Mum.
Sue-z-Q
Comment Written 15-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2008
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Thank you so much! I will take a look at that nit.
I am so glad you liked this.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from Showboat
Ah, Jan, what a beautiful story.
I've been blessed with occasional visits from the Lord. Rare, but so treasured, memories, sometimes, others a foretaste. I think of mine mostly as heavenly hugs.
Loved this one,
Gayle
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2008
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Ah, Jan, what a beautiful story.
I've been blessed with occasional visits from the Lord. Rare, but so treasured, memories, sometimes, others a foretaste. I think of mine mostly as heavenly hugs.
Loved this one,
Gayle
Comment Written 15-Nov-2008
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2008
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Thank you, Gayle! I am so glad you liked this one. Oh, that is wonderful to hear of Him visiting you!
Hugs,
Jan
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Oh my, I'll share. When I was first born again I was in a horrible marriage. One afternoon I was sitting on my lanai and contemplating just how really bleak my future was and, well, the Holy Spirit came and snuggled on my shoulder. Now, that's not something I share with everyone, but that's what happened. He reassured me that He had it all under control and that I was just to pause and reflect.
Within six months I had a wonderful new job, had divorced my husband and met the love of my life. 22 years later we're going strong.
Sometimes we miss that still small voice cause we're always yelling!
Hopes that blesses you!
Gayle
