Comment from Mary Wakeford

Excellent

I could barely get through this one which lends to the impact of your words to Matthew and Max's story. This is an excellent submission for the Christmas story contest, one with heart and soul, a special boy and a very special dog.

Sweet, tragic, but at the same time, a wonderful Christmas share.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2016

Thank you, Mary. It's another one I guess I've kept buried. Time it was out. Bless you for your understanding, and kind response to it.

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Oh how cute. I did not know you bread Golden's. How wonderful. You already know I love ALL breeds, but Labs and Goldens rate extremely high with me.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2016

Oh dear, Barbara - the little boy died within the year - this was a true story. I'm still extremely upset, all these years later. Still sobbing as I wrote the letter, and when I posted it.

Thanks.

Comment from royowen

Exceptional

So, so sad, to lose a child before its time, bu then, what is time, all children have an immediate entry to Heaven, Jesus said, become like a child, that describes the kingdom of Heaven. Beautifully written you had me shedding a tear, we are fortunate, Elaine and I. And we recognise it. You are a generous and loving soul, that is what compassion is all about, thank you for sharing Dawn, blessings, Roy. Dogs are wonderfully compatible with children...and big children,

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2016

Comment from Cass Carlton

Exceptional

Dear me! My tablets let me down this morning! I'm sitting here with a large lump in my throat and tears( traitorous things) trickling down my cheeks.
This is a beautiful story of loving and loss. I am sure it has cost you in courage to finally tell it to the world. Your story has so much in it that I relate to. The therapeutic value of a pet, the belief that our pets also go to Heaven, and the release of sorrow with the company of a loving four footed friend. Thank you for sharing this tender story with us. May you be blessed in all that you do now and always cheers Cass

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2016

Comment from Poetic Friend

Excellent

Well, I did know you bred golden retrievers, my favorite breed of dogs. As your wonderfully crafted story indicates, the golden retrievers serve several functions in humans' lives. They are excellent guide dogs and therapeutic. In many hospitals, they bring golden retrievers to patients' room as healing tools.

Your story is the perfect for the holiday. I love the voice that is speaking in the story. This is the type of read that makes a person feel warm and fuzzy.

Thank you for sharing.

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 Comment Written 03-Dec-2016

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Exceptional

Yes my friend this is well written and a beautiful story showing how you helped young Matthew by giving him a true loyal friend well done I enjoyed good luck regards Jill

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2016

Comment from Mabaker

Excellent

Oh yes you did it. I'm crying. How I wish you win the contest, you deserve every vote you get. If you get answers to this lovely story that I got (over 40) for Memories then you know you are classified a damn good writer. All my regards Anne.(Mabaker.)

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 Comment Written 03-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2016

I am crying too, still. Thank you, Anne.

reply by Mabaker on 03-Dec-2016

That was lovely.