Prayers Answered
When your work is done -14 total reviews
Comment from Sharon Nolen
Awesome story!!! It was heart wrenching as the story seemed to reveal that Michael had a short time to live, but still had something left to do. Am I right, was his job to tell his mother that he loved her?
I would like to know who he was talking about when he said ""No! I can't watch them suffer every day. Please help me." Who was it that was suffering?
I learned a new vocabulary word: Lilt. I had never heard this term before. I love learning new words.
I loved your comment "I believe - life's tragedies and blessings have taught me to believe that angels are with us always (even when we aren't aware)."
Thank you for such a wonderful story.
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
Awesome story!!! It was heart wrenching as the story seemed to reveal that Michael had a short time to live, but still had something left to do. Am I right, was his job to tell his mother that he loved her?
I would like to know who he was talking about when he said ""No! I can't watch them suffer every day. Please help me." Who was it that was suffering?
I learned a new vocabulary word: Lilt. I had never heard this term before. I love learning new words.
I loved your comment "I believe - life's tragedies and blessings have taught me to believe that angels are with us always (even when we aren't aware)."
Thank you for such a wonderful story.
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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Thank you for your kind review. I've lost two children and a grandson and each one was sudden -without that chance to say I love you or goodbye. At the grief meetings, my heart broke every time a parent spoke of sitting by the bedside watching, waiting as their child slipped away. Everyone suffers when they lose a loved one, but I feel the waiting is like rewinding and rewinding the horror. My husband was in a coma for 6 weeks and the agony was beyond words. I wouldn't be able to continue this road called life if I didn't believe that I am blessed to have angels around me. Smiles to you!
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You're welcome and God bless you.
Comment from lyenochka
Beautifully told! I do agree that there are angels around us even if we don't see miracles happening and even if our prayers are not answered the way we would have liked. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
Beautifully told! I do agree that there are angels around us even if we don't see miracles happening and even if our prayers are not answered the way we would have liked. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much for reading and for your kind remarks. I definitely believe angels walk among us all the time. Smiles to you!
Carol
Comment from Patty Palmer
This is a beautiful story. I too believe that there are angels all around us and we don't know who they are, but they are there. I watch for white feathers all the time which is supposed to signify there is an angel present. So far. I've found a total of three over the years. However, I know they are all around us. Beautiful story. My son passed away at age 35 of a very horrific disease, Huntington's Disease. I was with him nonstop the week he passed away at the nursing home. He was aware of his surroundings right until the end but he was unable to move any body part very much. I was sitting on a chair beside his bed talking to him and my hand was sitting on the bed. I saw him wiggle his fingers to move his hand. It took a little while for him to make it to my hand, then he snuggled his hand under mine so that I was holding his hand. Often I had reached over and held his hand but this was different. It was like this was something important for him to do, to make it to my hand on his own. I believe it was his final goodbye and telling me he loved me in that struggle to reach my hand and then rest it there. He passed away the next afternoon.
thank you for sharing this beautiful story with us. Good luck with the contest!
Patty
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2021
This is a beautiful story. I too believe that there are angels all around us and we don't know who they are, but they are there. I watch for white feathers all the time which is supposed to signify there is an angel present. So far. I've found a total of three over the years. However, I know they are all around us. Beautiful story. My son passed away at age 35 of a very horrific disease, Huntington's Disease. I was with him nonstop the week he passed away at the nursing home. He was aware of his surroundings right until the end but he was unable to move any body part very much. I was sitting on a chair beside his bed talking to him and my hand was sitting on the bed. I saw him wiggle his fingers to move his hand. It took a little while for him to make it to my hand, then he snuggled his hand under mine so that I was holding his hand. Often I had reached over and held his hand but this was different. It was like this was something important for him to do, to make it to my hand on his own. I believe it was his final goodbye and telling me he loved me in that struggle to reach my hand and then rest it there. He passed away the next afternoon.
thank you for sharing this beautiful story with us. Good luck with the contest!
Patty
Comment Written 25-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 25-Jan-2021
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I believe with all my heart that angels walk amongst us. My mom used to tell me an angel was saying hello when you found a penny on the ground. So many times when I thought I just couldn't take another step, I'd find a penny. When my 4 yr old son passed and I was so angry, I demanded a sign that he was okay and a tiny blue butterfly landed on my hand. Maybe I'm crazy or maybe I'm blessed. I'd like to think I am blessed. I am honored that you shared your son's story and I do believe he was saying his last good bye. You were blessed too! Thank you for the wonderful review and the six stars. Smiles to you!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Yes, Angels are always with us. I have felt their presence myself. Thank you for sharing this well written contest entry with us. I wish you the very best luck with it.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2021
Yes, Angels are always with us. I have felt their presence myself. Thank you for sharing this well written contest entry with us. I wish you the very best luck with it.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2021
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I know they have walked with me so many times because I could never have made it through so many "fires" without them. Thank you for reading and the kind comments. Smiles to you!
Comment from Gert sherwood
When your work is done -
Prayers Answered
Hello Begin Again Your short story is beautifully written.
I also believe God's angels are watching over us when God's know our job is done
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
When your work is done -
Prayers Answered
Hello Begin Again Your short story is beautifully written.
I also believe God's angels are watching over us when God's know our job is done
Comment Written 22-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
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Hi Gert - So nice to hear from you. Thank you for stopping by to read my story and to leave me your kind remarks. Smiles to you!
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You are most welcome
Begin Again
Comment from victor 66
There is some reference to the concept that heaven and and hell both exist here on earth. I I guess it just depends on your situation, your health and perhaps more importantly your attitude. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
There is some reference to the concept that heaven and and hell both exist here on earth. I I guess it just depends on your situation, your health and perhaps more importantly your attitude. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much for your kind comments after taking the time to read my story. I appreciate it very much. Smiles to you!
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You're most welcome, and I am smiling as I read your reply. Have a nice day.
Comment from Wendy G
A beautiful story, written from the heart. The plot is well conceived, and the writing is clear. The supporting picture enhances the story too. Good wishes for the contest.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
A beautiful story, written from the heart. The plot is well conceived, and the writing is clear. The supporting picture enhances the story too. Good wishes for the contest.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
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Hi, Wendy. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my story. It is a blend of fiction and non-fiction that draws from my heart. Smiles to you.
Comment from Ben Colder
I think you are right about blessings as I also prayed God would take my sister who suffer much in her physical body.
Thanks for sharing your story I enjoyed reading it. Oh by the way. I met the lady years ago who wrote that song though she never got a dime for doing it.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
I think you are right about blessings as I also prayed God would take my sister who suffer much in her physical body.
Thanks for sharing your story I enjoyed reading it. Oh by the way. I met the lady years ago who wrote that song though she never got a dime for doing it.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
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Life isn't fair in many ways and I thank you for sharing with me. I appreciate your comments and wish you the best. Smiles to you!
Comment from Ric Myworld
If there weren't a few angels around to help us through the worst times, we couldn't make it through or be here to lock back and wonder how we did. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2021
If there weren't a few angels around to help us through the worst times, we couldn't make it through or be here to lock back and wonder how we did. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2021
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Hello dear friend - Glad you enjoyed the story and an honor to receive the stars. The story is a blend of fiction and the truth of my life so it's close to my heart. Your words bless me. Thank you so much. Smiles to you as always.
Comment from BethShelby
This is a beautiful but sad story. It is painful to watch as a mother loses her child. We think it isn't supposed to happen that way. By putting an angel into this story you've eased the pain. I also believer there are angels around us. I've haven't seen ont that I know of but I've experienced their presence.
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2021
This is a beautiful but sad story. It is painful to watch as a mother loses her child. We think it isn't supposed to happen that way. By putting an angel into this story you've eased the pain. I also believer there are angels around us. I've haven't seen ont that I know of but I've experienced their presence.
Comment Written 21-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 21-Jan-2021
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Yes...I believe it is the only reason I have been able to face the many tragedies of losing my children, grandchildren, husband, and parents. this story was a blend of fiction and non-fiction - guess we always draw from within ourselves when we write. Thanks so much for reading.
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Wow, You have had some losses. That is a lot to have to face. I've lost parents and husband and one child. It hurts but without the comfort from Heaven who would be devastating.
Beth