The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go
Viewing comments for Chapter 25 "Mum & Dad Reunited after 24 years."Subtitle: God Never Lets Go!
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Comment from Sasha
This is very well written and I understand you views on marriage and divorce. I am divorced, and do feel when two people change from who they were when they were married, divorce should be an option. If a man beats his wife, the wife should leave. If a wife sleeps around, the husband should leave. I never give advice to people, but do not regret my divorce. My ex-husband and I spent 14 years together and he never talked to me (and I really do mean never), worked 7 days a week, and seldom spent any time at home. This was not the person I married. I tried for 14 years to find that person, but they was gone. I do not believe that the child inherits the evil of the parents. Evil is taught to the child as is prejudice.
Your upbringing and societal environment directly effect who you become, there is no evil gene that is inherited. I don't want to get into a discussion about this, you believe what you believe and I believe what I believe. As I said this is well written and I understand you point of view, let's leave it at that.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017
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This is very well written and I understand you views on marriage and divorce. I am divorced, and do feel when two people change from who they were when they were married, divorce should be an option. If a man beats his wife, the wife should leave. If a wife sleeps around, the husband should leave. I never give advice to people, but do not regret my divorce. My ex-husband and I spent 14 years together and he never talked to me (and I really do mean never), worked 7 days a week, and seldom spent any time at home. This was not the person I married. I tried for 14 years to find that person, but they was gone. I do not believe that the child inherits the evil of the parents. Evil is taught to the child as is prejudice.
Your upbringing and societal environment directly effect who you become, there is no evil gene that is inherited. I don't want to get into a discussion about this, you believe what you believe and I believe what I believe. As I said this is well written and I understand you point of view, let's leave it at that.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017
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Thanks Sasha. I love your review and I so agree on so much with you, mate. I hopefully look forward to sharing and sorting it out with my dad in heaven if God so deems it to be. Love you mate. I agree with you more than you know. Cheers. More coming.
Comment from royowen
I suppose your resentment of your father really is like being robbed of an example of fidelity and leadership, I think that all males,(and females) need a role model, and you missed out on one when you needed him most. My dad also died from a massive stroke, my dad wasn't there when I needed him, although not because of infidelity, (that came later) he worked 7 days a week, and simply wasn't there. Well done, Geoff, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017
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I suppose your resentment of your father really is like being robbed of an example of fidelity and leadership, I think that all males,(and females) need a role model, and you missed out on one when you needed him most. My dad also died from a massive stroke, my dad wasn't there when I needed him, although not because of infidelity, (that came later) he worked 7 days a week, and simply wasn't there. Well done, Geoff, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 05-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017
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Thanks Bro. Another lovely review. Had a review yesterday that the lady accidentally put a Four on. praise God she realized and came back to fix. I Thought you would have seen this in the first run but edits have been made Bro. God Bless and thanks again...more coming!
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Most welcome Geoff, for some reason I missed a lot, I was new then,
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written chapter in your life story. When our parents decide to separate, we cannot understand why, and we dream that they will be back together. When we are grown up and that dream comes true, it seems not to matter anymore.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017
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A very well-written chapter in your life story. When our parents decide to separate, we cannot understand why, and we dream that they will be back together. When we are grown up and that dream comes true, it seems not to matter anymore.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017
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Yeah well Sis I did not have my Dad for all the years that mattered. IOknow I shared somewhere...maybe still coming...about the time I spent with my father in the Nursing home where i shared some salvation Verses with him then for him to pass away about 3 weeks later. But that is coming. We hope what then preacher said at Dad's funeral is correct. Bit disappointed a reviewer said a good Chapter then marked me down for some unknown reasons.
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Sometimes we press the wrong button for the actual rating, it happened with me a few times.
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Yes Sis I have done it and the writer I am reviewing has wondered what they did wrong some very offended and I was so sorry for my stuff up. Strange thing is a number of these have not come back to say anything. I mean the ones marking me down when I question it.
Comment from sheena121
A good story, I understand the point you are trying to make, it bears some similarities to my own life. My mum and dad divorced and he always loved her although I never understood why. Your story therefore interests me a great deal. Thank-you for that. It was a good read.
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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017
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A good story, I understand the point you are trying to make, it bears some similarities to my own life. My mum and dad divorced and he always loved her although I never understood why. Your story therefore interests me a great deal. Thank-you for that. It was a good read.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017
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Thanks Sheena why only a four? Was it a mistake or what? Your rating does not go along with your nice comments?
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i think perhaps it was a mistake sorry, i put my cursor on the fifth star,
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hey Sheena much appreciated. I have done that myself and it is sooo embarrassing especially people I have followed for ages..I have stuffed up so many times and they wonder where i am coming from! Good to have you on board. We are about half way in my book. Will reciprocate and look for your stuff too, ok!
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Thanks no problem.
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Will check your stuff as I have time. So glad we met.
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Okay thankyou, I hope you like it.
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By the way I would have said before but didn't seem appropriate but my dad had a friend for a long time called Sankey (his proper name was Frank) and my maternal grandmother was called Maudie. Strange I think that's what made me read your story.
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Hi Sheena Ira D Sankey was a hymn writer and Musician and Soloist. He did a lot of the music for Dwight L. Moody's Crusades. I have taken the nickname Sankey as at one time a dear friend and pastor back then was preaching and I was playing the music and singing solos in his service. In other parts of FS you will see some Christmas carols I wrote. I guess I am more of a musician and music writer than prose writer. I have written poems as well. I will get to your stuff I try and 'reciprocate' Glad I got your attention for whatever reasons. Cheers for now.
Comment from chcbeck
A great account of how your mother and fathers relationship shaped your own relationships with them your family and God. A style of writing which grips the reader from start to end.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017
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A great account of how your mother and fathers relationship shaped your own relationships with them your family and God. A style of writing which grips the reader from start to end.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2017
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Thanks very much. Appreciate your fine review. Just wondering why the previous reviewer gave such a good review but marked me down.
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, sanke7 and I was brought to mind of my aunt and uncle. they were divorced and he married Lucille. after they divorced he rented a room from aunt Dorothy to help her out with the rent and be near the kids.; when he got sick in the late 80s or early ninties, she was there for him during his treatments. mama got a call and they told her they were coming. so she fixed hot dogs and French fries. after we ate, they announced they stopped at the justice of the peace in the next city up and got remarried almost 40 years after they got divorced
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
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this is very well written, sanke7 and I was brought to mind of my aunt and uncle. they were divorced and he married Lucille. after they divorced he rented a room from aunt Dorothy to help her out with the rent and be near the kids.; when he got sick in the late 80s or early ninties, she was there for him during his treatments. mama got a call and they told her they were coming. so she fixed hot dogs and French fries. after we ate, they announced they stopped at the justice of the peace in the next city up and got remarried almost 40 years after they got divorced
Comment Written 20-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 20-Sep-2014
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Dad never intended to divorce Mum I mean he sinned with his other women but it was the silly Mission Society suggested the divorce...whacky for a Mission ha! She never stopped loving him, very forgiving of her I thought. Thanks.
Comment from seaglass
I love charlie rich who wrote and sang so many great songs about his long time marriage.
Your mother must have had an amazing ability to forgive. I wouldn't have taken him back but I admire her for knowing her mind. they were a nice looking couple.
I disagree with all the advice she got from so called Christians. it's what we call here, "meddling"
This may be an error or you may have meant to spell (preacher) like this? "dear (precher( friend."
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2014
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I love charlie rich who wrote and sang so many great songs about his long time marriage.
Your mother must have had an amazing ability to forgive. I wouldn't have taken him back but I admire her for knowing her mind. they were a nice looking couple.
I disagree with all the advice she got from so called Christians. it's what we call here, "meddling"
This may be an error or you may have meant to spell (preacher) like this? "dear (precher( friend."
Comment Written 16-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2014
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No you got it right I messed up again thanks. Yes fact is they were always married in God's eyes. The Divorce was a man made thing. probably said all this in the chapter ha.One thing I agree with the Catholics on actually two but I won't mention the other might get you upset hehe. Thanks again.
Comment from Selina Stambi
young girls look like 80, by the time they are 30. .. prejudiced or not - you are so right!
I agree with you on divorce - can't believe the Missions Society told her to do that - wow!
The Bucket Woman ... love her! You may want to put in an author's note about Keeping Up Appearances (BBC is not really enjoyed in North America) and "Snives".
My goodness, Sankey, my friend, it's a wonderful thing that God gave you and Louise to each other. Between your two families, you've both seem to have had more than your
(un)fair share.
I have some suggestions:
(1) Create more paragraphs.
(2) Use more line spacings, especially where you've listed scripture verses and commented on them
(3) Consider making each post half as short
These three will make your interesting writes more reader friendly and less overwhelming for honest reviewers who really read and want to comment sincerely.
Your feisty personality gleams through your lines, my friend.
God bless you. Have a blessed weekend. My love to dear Louise.
Sonali
John, and John's girlfriend, who(m) he later married
we (might) be considering kidnapping our
without Mum and Dad in(-)law tagging along.
and we thought(,) Well, where's the afternoon tea?
They are improving (this) last year or so.
elder Brother(-)in(-)law and Younger Bro(-)in(-)law in
SNIVES' brother and sister(- )in(-) law
. Louise's sister(-)in(-)law has learned, very well,
When we know(no comma needed here) full well, it is (ditto) merely(ditto) a performance(ditto) worthy of a(n) academy award or some such.
The sister(-)in(-)law is the daughter my wife's parents always wanted
replace the poor(put a comma here) handicapped(,) Louise(,) .. these two commas are not required
These two, sister(-)(in)(-)law and her Mother
I thi(n)k that is why Louise and I have got on
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2013
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young girls look like 80, by the time they are 30. .. prejudiced or not - you are so right!
I agree with you on divorce - can't believe the Missions Society told her to do that - wow!
The Bucket Woman ... love her! You may want to put in an author's note about Keeping Up Appearances (BBC is not really enjoyed in North America) and "Snives".
My goodness, Sankey, my friend, it's a wonderful thing that God gave you and Louise to each other. Between your two families, you've both seem to have had more than your
(un)fair share.
I have some suggestions:
(1) Create more paragraphs.
(2) Use more line spacings, especially where you've listed scripture verses and commented on them
(3) Consider making each post half as short
These three will make your interesting writes more reader friendly and less overwhelming for honest reviewers who really read and want to comment sincerely.
Your feisty personality gleams through your lines, my friend.
God bless you. Have a blessed weekend. My love to dear Louise.
Sonali
John, and John's girlfriend, who(m) he later married
we (might) be considering kidnapping our
without Mum and Dad in(-)law tagging along.
and we thought(,) Well, where's the afternoon tea?
They are improving (this) last year or so.
elder Brother(-)in(-)law and Younger Bro(-)in(-)law in
SNIVES' brother and sister(- )in(-) law
. Louise's sister(-)in(-)law has learned, very well,
When we know(no comma needed here) full well, it is (ditto) merely(ditto) a performance(ditto) worthy of a(n) academy award or some such.
The sister(-)in(-)law is the daughter my wife's parents always wanted
replace the poor(put a comma here) handicapped(,) Louise(,) .. these two commas are not required
These two, sister(-)(in)(-)law and her Mother
I thi(n)k that is why Louise and I have got on
Comment Written 15-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2013
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Thanks friend. Me and the commas are close relatives appreciate the review a lot of what you have commented on is fairly recently added. Cheers.
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Hey Sonali, I just applied all youir suggestions and added some more on the sins of the Fathers that I only got this morning as I mentiuonb from a dear preacher friend in America off Face Book. PULEASE come back and have a look again thanks. Appreciate all the help and for once the applications we made have NOT messed up the structure of the chapter !!
Comment from Royce Reed
Thank you so much for writing this piece. I really enjoyed it. And I hope I run into more of your work. You write quite beautifully. Thank you again. _ Royce
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2013
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Thank you so much for writing this piece. I really enjoyed it. And I hope I run into more of your work. You write quite beautifully. Thank you again. _ Royce
Comment Written 13-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2013
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Thanks very much it is near the end of my book, which is as yet still incomplete. Appreciate your great review.
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hi friend I thank you for coming through here earlier I just been through and done another addition and edit in here. Hope you can check it out as you have time sorry about that.
Comment from allborn66
This is an interesting chapter. You have a strong voice. You express yourself well. The characterizations are interesting.
Barbara
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2013
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This is an interesting chapter. You have a strong voice. You express yourself well. The characterizations are interesting.
Barbara
Comment Written 03-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2013
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"Strong voice" interesting comment hehe. Thanks for the complement.Hope you can read some of the other chapters appreciate your time.
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Hi folks just been through and done another addition and edit in here. Hope you can check it out
