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    A city sunrise

    Little Poems of encouragement
    from 12 reviews.
    Self Improvement  Poetry

  • Bittersweet thoughts

    Bittersweet thoughts

    Potlatch - Oxylet
    from 18 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Poetry

  • He Brings Comfort To My Soul

    He Brings Comfort To My Soul

    Free Verse - Contemplating Sorrows
    from 18 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Poetry


Sandra du Plessis: We have major power problems. When I manage to get data my power runs low, so I will be around whenever possible. I am getting far behind on reviews.
February 11, 2019 at 1:07PM
    misscookie: I know what you mean.... don't sweat the mall stuff.
    Cookie -
    Robert Zimmerman: Sandra, please excuse my mistake. I typed Maria instead of your name. I'm old. My only excuse. -


FanStory wrote to Sandra du Plessis: Congratulations! January 2019 Recognized Writer!
January 9, 2019 at 7:33PM
    michaelcahill: YAY!!!!! Way to go, Sandra! Well deserved. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)) -
    Mrs. KT: So happy for you, Sandra!
    Congratulations! -
    LynSys: Congratulations Sandra! Quite and honor and so deserved ;o) -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations, Sandra. Super job. Marilyn -
    CD Richards: Excellent stuff, Sandra. Congratulations. -
    Sandra du Plessis: Thank you, everyone. I received the news with a big bang about 00:40Am(SA time) this morning when a severe thunderstorm triggered my daughter's car alarm. I checked FS for something to read and get back to sleep, when I saw my name flash on the screen. A pleasant surprise. I am humbly honored. Thanks again to everyone who support my work, it is greatly appreciated. -
    Chrissy710 : Congratulations Sandra well deserved your work is always worth reading -
    Tootie: Congratulations, Sandra! -
    judiverse: Congratulations on this great honor. judiverse -
    judester: Bravo Sandra, well deserved. -
    Sugarray77: Hello Sandra. I am delighted that you are recognized and highlighted. You truly deserve all the accolades because of your fine talent and inspiring verses. Well done and well deserved!
    Melissa -
    JennaG: Congratulations to you, Sandra! :) -
    Ms. Snyder: You are so deserving and hard working! I am very happy for you, but you already know as you get my weekly reminders about how much I love your work! Cheers, Fonda -
    damommy: I'm so happy for you, Sandra. -
    Ulla: Congratulations, Sandra!!! I'm so pleased for you. :))) -
    krys123: Congratulations SandraAnd I couldn't agree more.
    Alx -
    Sandra du Plessis: Thank you all for your support through the years. There are too many to mention. Everyone who know where I start off will know how big this honor is for me. -
    zanya: Congrats Sandra - well deserved win. Zanya -
    Barb Hensongispsaca: great job, well deserved, you put a lot of emotion and work into what you do -
    MissMerri: Late to the party, but SO delighted to see you win this honor Sandra! I know it is a thrill. Congratulations! ~ MM -
    tbacha58: Bravo Sandra so lovely to read your nomination, you are a fantastic writer, and congratulations. Love Terry xoxo -
    Teri7: congratulations my friend. So deserved! -


FanStory wrote to Sandra du Plessis: Congratulations! The 2018 #5 Ranked Poet!
January 1, 2019 at 9:28PM
    DR DIP: congrats Sandra well deserved you were such a consistent work horse this year -
    Chrissy710 : Hi Sandra, Congratulations on your 5th place in the rankings You always write uplifting poems and I have enjoyed your 2018 ones more I hope in 2019 Cheers Christine -
    phill doran: Fantasties, Sandra. Goed gedoen en ek hoop jy het 'n goeie 2019 -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Sandra! -
    Sandra du Plessis: Thank you all, very much. I only see this today. I don't often check my profile. Looking forward to writing and reading once again through the year. Happy New Year to you all. -


Sandra du Plessis: I just want to know if there are problems with the site all over, or just on my side. We had a power failure just when FanStory comes back online.
November 27, 2018 at 8:59AM
    DR DIP: I've experienced to outages in Australia with not being able to get on to the site until the morning -
    CD Richards: Last two evenings it's been down for hours here. That's very early morning, eastern US. No other sites, here or in the States have been giving problems. It's really difficult to keep up, since evening is when I can make time to be on FS. -
    Sandra du Plessis: Thank you, I thought it was only me. It seems to be just after FS midnight time until 9Am FS Time. Early morning here and my best time to get things done. -
    easyeverett1: Hi Sandra. The tech people at the home office or Tom as we know him are
    working on the site's engineering and programs. Some times, usually between
    2 and 5 am Midwest time, I'm in Iowa. It isn't a problem on your end at all. Hope
    this answers the question for you friend. tom -
    judiverse: Hi Sandra, and congratulations on your great year, finishing 5th in the Poetry category. Much success to you in the new year. judiverse -


Sandra du Plessis: Thank you to all wishing me luck in finding the vaccines needed for my grandson.

We manage to find the vaccines and he is inoculated.
October 17, 2018 at 5:08AM


Sandra du Plessis: My third grandchild was born this morning at 10 AM, I am already behind on replying reviews, please be patient, I hope to get to it as soon as possible.
October 4, 2018 at 3:57PM
    susanjohn: Congrats!! Enjoy your new little blessing. -
    Jannypan (Jan) : What a joy for all! Forget FS. It will be here when you are ready. -
    Irish Rain: Congratulations Miss Sandra! How wonderful! -
    phill doran: Al die beste vir die ma en die familie. Ek is seker daar is baie plesier wat voorlę vir almal. -
    Angela Hayes: Congratulations Sandra, hope it gives you lots of inspiration, can't wait to see your
    next write! :) -
    Sandra du Plessis: Thank you very much. I am planning to introduce my grandchild tomorrow in a poem. The last three days we were more at the hospital than at home. -


Sandra du Plessis: I experience some electricity problems and run out of battery power. I will be back as soon as the electricity power is restored.
March 7, 2018 at 1:49AM


Sandra du Plessis: Thank you, everyone for the great birthday wishes.

Have a great day.
February 8, 2018 at 3:35AM


FanStory wrote to Sandra du Plessis: Amazing Son of God finished third in the contest "Lyrics Make The Song Contest"
January 4, 2018 at 12:13AM
    Sandra du Plessis: Thank you to everyone who voted. The ones who asked, I will add the music as soon as it is ready. -


FanStory wrote to Sandra du Plessis: 3rd Ranked Poet of 2017!
January 2, 2018 at 2:01PM
    Sandra du Plessis: Thank you, I appreciate each and everyone who reviewed my work, and have patience to help me when I messed up my punctuation or mixed my tenses. I am a living proof that miracles can still happen. I am still not perfect and have still much to learn. I wish everyone a great New Year 2018. -
    mrsmajor:
    A big Congratulations, Sandra... -
    judiverse: Congratulations of you poetry award. May 2018 bring you great success, too. judi -


Sandra du Plessis: I apologize, I don't feel well and will not review or post much today, unless I feel better later in the day or tomorrow.
November 14, 2017 at 1:25AM
    DR DIP: you never have to apologize Sandra you are not a machine
    get well soon

    dip -
    smileycloud: no worries
    all our writing and sharing and reading and commenting is a great pleasure and honour on this site for all and every member
    I for one still have great faith and respect for the plain simple and unadorned
    "thank you"
    all on it's own is just fine
    gratitude does not need to be dressed in finery to have a sincere meaning
    blessings
    Lorraine
    -
    smileycloud: sorry I am so late with your get well here in profile
    I tend to forget the profile section is here and I tend to do all my ramblings in the comment sections of the writings
    the previous post is about the copy and paste
    no need to worry about a thing all is good
    have a smiley day -
    mrsmajor: Feel better soon, we'll be right here, but there comes a time we have to put ourselves first...
    Here's a big Hug... -


Sandra du Plessis: I apologize, to every review I have not replied on yet. I am very behind and I will start answering as many as possible today.
March 30, 2017 at 5:31AM
    Meia (MESAYERS): don't worry just concentrate on your writing and your life, we know you are grateful for reviews as we all are xx -


Sandra du Plessis: I will be very busy for the next month, for working on a special music project, I will mostly post shorter poem formats, and maybe cut down on reviews for a while, I will be around, and will keep posting, what I can come up with.
January 19, 2017 at 4:11AM
    mrsmajor: I hope your music project works out well for you...we'll miss you...Take Care... -
    flylikeaneagle: Sandra: have a wonderful time! I know your music will be Heavenly! flylikeaneagle -
    Cedar: Happy Birthday Sandra...Bill -
    Nan Beeson: Thank you for the update, Sandra.... I wish you well with your project that means so much to you and am certain it will be a blessing to all who are fortunate enough to read it. -
    Dorothy Farrell: Good luck with your project Sandra. Keep in touch if you can. -


Sandra du Plessis: On our way to the funeral 400km away from home
October 17, 2016 at 1:06AM
    damommy: My thoughts and prayers go with you. 8-) -
    Sandra du Plessis: Thank you, the funeral went well, and we are safely home again. Thank you for everyone's well wishes. -
    acassano: Sandra has been a continuous support of my writing. -
    acassano: It is difficult with the loss of a family member, even those we are not close to. I will mourn yours with you. -
    Brownlee: Thank you so much for your comment. Please visit my website: LeeChristineBrownlee.com for more information about my writings and background.


    I apologize for the delay in responding to your note on FanStory.

    I hope this note brings you comfort in your recent loss. I am just completing my latest book titled Gone Forever, The 8 Stages of Grieving.

    You may contact me at LeeChristineBrownlee@gmail.com

    Best Wishes to you and thank you again for your thoughtful comment. -


Sandra du Plessis: My brother-in-law passed this morning 9:30 South-African time. I don't know if I will be able to produce anything today, but I will try.
October 8, 2016 at 4:14AM
    William Ross: Sorry to hear of your loss Sandra, write a nice piece about him. -
    damommy: I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers. 8-) -
    mrsmajor: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, may God be with you, and the family... -
    Dean Kuch: So truly sorry to learn of your family's loss, dear Sandra.
    My thoughts, prayers and condolences sent your way.
    ~Dean -
    Gloria ....: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Sandra. My thoughts are with you. -
    Sandra du Plessis: Thank you all very much, my personal feeling is that he is better off now. That first stroke did a lot of damage and he would never fully recovered. -
    Ella25: My deepest condolences. I am sorry to hear that. Keep strong Sandra, with my blessings, Ella -


Sandra du Plessis: My brother-in-law woke up and recognised his loved ones. He is still a bit confused of his where abouts but I believe his condition will improof daily. Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers.
September 5, 2016 at 3:42AM
    William Ross: Glad to hear he'll be alright, prayers answered -
    TAB_that's me: Hurray! Good news. Thanks for keeping us up to date. -


Sandra du Plessis: Thank you to everyone who pray for my brother-in-law who suffered a stroke and are in a coma. He moved his legs a while ago.
September 2, 2016 at 5:08PM
    damommy: How wonderful to see that movement. Hopefully, he will fully recover. Prayers continue. 8-) -
    flylikeaneagle: Sandra: keep speaking faith words of Jesus out loud, be positive, Jesus heals! Use Psalm 23, 91, 103, etc. and put his name in the phrases. God bless and God heals! flylikeaneagle I'll keep praying! -