Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is a wonderful story and I'm assuming that lovely woman in the photo is yourself. Written well, clear and interesting for the reader. Nicely done. Marilyn

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2016

Yes, that's me with my youngest son. Thanks again.

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

Nice job ...on the story AND the life. Learning a second language is quite difficult, I think and I am sure it will be useful for the kids. Best of luck in the contest and the writing.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing .

Comment from Alex Rosel

Good

What a lovely, uplifting, piece of flash fiction. This is obviously written from the heart and your contentment shines through.

I think the story would have had better balance if you had included an aspect of disappointment or sadness since a touch of pathos can accentuate the brightness of the positive side of your life story. But then, since this was intended to be a factual piece, you may not have suffered much negativity in your life. If so, count yourself very lucky.

I enjoyed reading this.

BTW, reading this has enticed me to Bourton on the Water - I don't live that far away from it. Thank you.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016

Well, my life has for the most been blessed. There was a very dark episode though that you can read in my portfolio in a story called Little Iris Gets Sick.
Thanks for your review.
And do go to Bourton, it's worth a visit.

Comment from zatanna

Excellent

Well we have two things in common we both live in England and we're both English teachers. My Spanish starts and ends with no entiendo (spelling!!). I love your passion of English, I love the structure of the language too. Great picture of you and a nice concise piece on your life. Nice.

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

I don't live in England. I wish I did! I go there in the summer, but I live in Madrid.
Thanks for your review.

Comment from mvbrooks

Excellent

You've done a great job of sharing a lifetime in such few words. It's easy to relate to the pride you feel in your children. Good luck in your writing goals.

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

Thanks for your kind words.

Comment from jusylee72

Excellent

What a beautiful picture and what a great life. You are a devoted, life time learner and I enjoyed your story. Being bi lingual will be such a gift to your children. Thank you for writing.

 Comment Written 11-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Aug-2016

Thanks for reading my little piece and for your kind review.