Comment from lakeport

Excellent

One pencil, indeed that's a beautiful expressed love story,
I enjoyed reading it. Good luck at the contest. God bless you.Hugs!Lakeport.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014

Thanks dear friend, :-) Carolyn

reply by lakeport on 09-Jul-2014

your welcome.Hugs!Lakeport.

Comment from 9999pool

Excellent

This is such a tender, true story and a handwritten note is such a rare gift nowadays when text messages have taken over.
Virtual video chat and emails have all replaced the pencil. i can still recall the mechanical pencil, which i treasured in my schooling days pencil box, smiles.
Wow! Your parents lived to a ripe and a wise old age. Looks like you will live just as lasting too, smiles.
Excellent story and deserves a Six Star. Since i have run out again (as usual), a big Virtual ****** Star for this tender yet compelling love story about the good ole pencil days of romance, :)).
Cheerio, lots of hugs and smiles, bro Ritchie. :))

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2014

Thank you dear Ritchie, for this sweet and thoughtful review. My parents were a very unique couple for sure.
I would love to live to a hundred, especially if I could be as sharp as mother was.
Love you
Carolyn

reply by 9999pool on 08-Jul-2014

i am sure they are. To be sharp we just have to be more sensitive, vigilant and observant.
Big smiles and love, bro Ritchie. :))

Comment from GE Parson

Exceptional

Carolyn,
You did it again, composed another six writing.

I wonder if your Dad proposed to your Mother via the mailbox romance; and did she accept via the same communication.

Have a blessed celebration of America's 238th Birthday,
Your Friend,
Jerry

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014

Hi Jerry and bless your heart for this wonderful award. Actually, they did make all their plans that way. They were married in Newport, Arkansas. I think they took a wagon load of family and friends to the court house with them, on that special day. Thank you so much and I am glad you enjoyed the story. :-)Carolyn

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

This is a totally adorable story, and it is legitimately a complete story, as so many of the entries are not. I wish I were on the committee so I could vote for this one. You have my virtual six. :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014

Thank you Brooke, you made my day. I would love to win... for Mother and Dad. Thank you for the virtual six. :-) Carolyn

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I love the words to your write. And It pot a smile on my face yes, tech is the thing now. I agree nothing will take the p[lace of a personal note or card.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 04-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2014

And thank you misscookie , I am glad you got a sweet smile out of this one. :-) Carolyn

reply by misscookie on 08-Jul-2014

You're very welcome. Until next time.
Cookie

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Carolyn, this is so cute...what technology has taken away from us....hummmm...and this is so romantic...just from a pencil...I so love this little story...so sweet...so glad to see you sweetie...Luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014

Thank you dear lady, I am glad you enjoyed this poem about Mother and Dad. They were amazing people. Did you have a good time in Florida, or are you still there? We are in Tennessee at our son's house.
Love you Linda,
Carolyn

reply by l.raven on 03-Jul-2014

I am still here...will be back in about 8 days or less...I hope you are having fun at your sons...will go see mom and dad soon...every time I see my mom it is more shocking...I love you too!!! talk at you later...Luff Linda xxoo

Comment from mjac777

Excellent

Darling story told in only 50 words. Quite a feat.

I am quite amazed at your creativity. Is this true? or wherever do your ideas come from?

Well done.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014

thank you for the great comments. The story is true, I am so glad you enjoyed it. I have written other short stories about Ruth and Willie that might interst you. :-) Carolyn

Comment from angelface2

Excellent

Oh What a lovely story of young love. You see more and more of the older people having long marriages. Not like today when there are so many divorces. Lovely write, Carolyn. god luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014

Thank you for this wonderful review. Yes, marriages lasted, 'til death we do part.'
:-) Carolyn

Comment from jmdg1954

Excellent

Now, this should be further explored to be written in a full-blown story, with no word limitations.

Carolyn, this was wonderful. What a great memory and story you'll have about mom and dad! I was easily able to conjur up a picture of this as I read it.

Nicely done, John

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014

Hi there dear John,
Yes, there are a lot of stories I plan to write about them. This was difficult to say in a few words. But fun. The first draft was 114 words I think. Brevity was never one of my better virtues.
Love Carolyn

Comment from tbacha58

Excellent

This really is an amazing true story of real love. True love can make miracles. Who would have imagined to have this idea , except a heartfelt human beings remaining in love forever. Bravo writing this , for a contest vote. Good luck. Hugs Terry xoxo

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2014

Thanks Terry,
I'm glad you enjoyed this story about Willie and Ruth. They were amazing people.
:-) Carolyn