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Comment from dragonpoet
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This is a well written story about how God lead her to what she needed to stay alive and Renee and strengthen faithfulness.
Congratulations on winning the contest.
Though this is non-fiction no fiction.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Merry Christmas
J

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 17-Dec-2022
    Thank you very much Joan for your lovely review, and for your congratulations. Both are greatly valued!
    Wendy
reply by dragonpoet on 18-Dec-2022
    You are most kindly welcome, Wendy.
    Joan
Comment from Contests

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A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 17-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much! That is amazing news. I am very honoured!
    Wendy
Comment from Annmuma
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I agree that God's blessings and directions are there for the taking. He is ready to lead and to guide; our decisions are our own, but we are never far from Him. Thanks for posting a wonderful story and I wish you luck in the contest. ann

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 16-Dec-2022
    Thank you very much Ann for your lovely review, and for your good wishes. I appreciate it a lot.
    Wendy
Comment from Cindy Decker 2
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Wendy,
Your true story shows that God does look after us.
I'm so glad your sister is ok.

Your heartwarming story gives hope to people who may face similar problems.

Like the content, your story's structure is exceptional/

Blessings,
Cindy

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 15-Dec-2022
    Oh you are so very encouraging and uplifting! Many thanks for such a lovely review. Greatly appreciated.
    Wendy
Comment from Pearl Edwards
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Sometimes we don't understand why things happen but then we see the bigger picture. I'm glad you found answers to your serious health issues Wendy, and I wish good health to be your companion.
Cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
    Thaank you very much Valda. I appreciate your kind words. A super review.
    Wendy
Comment from lyenochka
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Thank you for sharing about this. I think you mentioned this situation and this doctor before. Yes, it is the Lord, the true Good Physician Who does all the healing and can provide the right doctor at the right time.
Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
    Thank you,afor your super review, nd yes I believe I did mention it before, but (having forgotten) this is a newly-written and original story slightly converted to fiction.Yes, this one was to acknowledge how He has directed each step of the journey, even when I didn't know He was doing so, and in doing this to thank and praise Him publicly for that. Thanks for your good wishes.
    Wendy
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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Your story was interesting. Linda must be your twin
sister. I remember reading about similar issues affecting
you. I believe they're in your family genetics. I agree about
how God helped.
Best wishes.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
    Thank you for your thoughts. The notes explain that Linda is a fictional character, I have no sister called Linda and I am not a twin. Medical research has not yet established a genetic component.
    Wendy
Comment from Bill Schott
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Wow! That was a close one. What a terrible thing to deal with. So happy you saw the right people and received the correct treatment. I can't imagine the fear.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 12-Dec-2022
    Thank you Bill - I always appreciate your reviews. The funny thing is that I didn't really feel fear, because until I was diagnosed and immediately treated I had no idea how seriousit was, and then my uppermost feeling was relief. And being thankful I hadn't lost my sight. Looking back ... it was pretty close, as my haemoglobin was so low I was almost at the point of needing a blood transfusion, and I felt so tired I could hardly be bothered finding the energy to go and find a new doctor. Thank you again.
    Wendy
Comment from karenina
Exceptional
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This is exceptionally well written, and I was (and am!) thoroughly invested in Linda's ordeal ~ now I see it's yours and I'm twice as upset! Indeed, the Lord will see us through many a medical morass. And also, something we all need to keep in mind, is doctors are mere humans and none of them can know every set of symptoms and complications!

(I wish when they have these contests there was an "advisory" board who could give us clear guidelines--is it possible by admitting this "fiction" story is really about YOU, and is true, "they" may not accept it? I hope not!)

I am so sorry you've been through such an ordeal! This makes the quality and quantity of your work even more impressive!

Karenina

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 12-Dec-2022
    Thank you Karenina for your super review, and I know you unnderstand because of your own medical experiences. I appreciate greatly the honour of the six stars - so encouraging and uplifting. I think it would be disqualified if it was written in the first person. I have been dq before when I made such an error. I classified it as non-fiction, when it was supposed to be flash-fiction. I could easily have altered a few details to make it into fiction, but there was no opportunity, the dq was immediate. Personally, I thinkit should be the quality of the writing which is judged, nothing else. They could simply have said "a story with a maximum of 500 words about ..." Anyway, hope they don't read my notes - but the story as now written is fiction, as the character is totally fictional. Here's hoping. Thanks again.
    Wendy
Comment from Anne Johnston
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Thank you so much Wendy for sharing this. There are no coincidences with God. It was a miracle that changing doctors for a small thing like a broken foot led to the discovery of something more serious. It reminded me of what I experienced a few years ago - going for a heart scan, and as a result, having breast cancer found. God works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2022
    Thank you Anne! A lovely review, and I value the six stars. Yes, you have experienced similar! AndHis ways are alwways perfect.
    Wendy
reply by Anne Johnston on 13-Dec-2022
    You are welcome, Wendy