Dad is Santa
Finding out about Santa34 total reviews
Comment from estory
I think its a poignant story of the loss of innocence of two little girls. All the more poignant because it comes at the confessions of the dad. He seems torn here, and it makes his roiling emotions all the more complicated. estory
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
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I think its a poignant story of the loss of innocence of two little girls. All the more poignant because it comes at the confessions of the dad. He seems torn here, and it makes his roiling emotions all the more complicated. estory
Comment Written 03-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2020
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Thank you for your kind comments and review. It is appreciated.
Regards
Mary
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Mary,
This is a touching story, so very sad. It was bad enough that you lost your mother, but finding out that there was no Santa Claus as well? Why did Rose think you little kids should be told the truth? I think it was wrong to do that. No wonder you cried yourself to sleep. Your Christmas magic went "Poof!" I'm sorry that this happened to you.
It's well-written, but gut-wrenching.
Good Luck in the contest!
Cheers,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Hi Mary,
This is a touching story, so very sad. It was bad enough that you lost your mother, but finding out that there was no Santa Claus as well? Why did Rose think you little kids should be told the truth? I think it was wrong to do that. No wonder you cried yourself to sleep. Your Christmas magic went "Poof!" I'm sorry that this happened to you.
It's well-written, but gut-wrenching.
Good Luck in the contest!
Cheers,
Kimbob
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Thank you for your review and kind comments.
Dad had no intention of having a Christmas for us it was to painful for him. Rose did not want us to have expectations of a Christmas
Stay well
Mary
Comment from RetroStarfish
This is such a sweet but sad story.
Well written too. Just one small thing jarred me for a moment and that was the reference to "were in shell shock." It's slightly awkward and I suggest "were still in shock."
Lovely story.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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This is such a sweet but sad story.
Well written too. Just one small thing jarred me for a moment and that was the reference to "were in shell shock." It's slightly awkward and I suggest "were still in shock."
Lovely story.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Thank you for your review and kind comments.
I am changing the words on your suggestion.
Comment from Patty Palmer
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother and the baby. That was a lot to deal with for little girls. The sadness in your dad's eye probably felt like the world upon your shoulders. I suppose with all of that on your mind finding out there was no Santa Claus was the least on your mind,
Good luck with the contest
Patty
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother and the baby. That was a lot to deal with for little girls. The sadness in your dad's eye probably felt like the world upon your shoulders. I suppose with all of that on your mind finding out there was no Santa Claus was the least on your mind,
Good luck with the contest
Patty
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Thank you for the review and kind comments. It is appreciated.
Mary
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You're very welcome, my dear!
Patty
It would seem unusual for that many cardinals and to stay almost half an hour to the minute day after day. I like to believe God was sending me a message to not worry that I was not going to die, I also have to laugh because I must be a real piece of work for Him to have to send 11 angels to keep me in line!
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is such an Awesome true story. So sad though. Sorry for your loss. Yes very heartbreaking to hear there's no Santa but worst you lost your mom. Nicely written.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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This is such an Awesome true story. So sad though. Sorry for your loss. Yes very heartbreaking to hear there's no Santa but worst you lost your mom. Nicely written.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Thank you for your kind comments and review. It is appreciated
Mary
Comment from BethShelby
Ahh... This is sad. What a terrible thing to lose you mom at such a young age. Christmas is such a wonderful time for children and I'm sure your father wasn't in any shape to try to make Christmas special after he lost his wife. I hope he grieve too long. You story is well written. Good luck with the contest.
Beth
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Ahh... This is sad. What a terrible thing to lose you mom at such a young age. Christmas is such a wonderful time for children and I'm sure your father wasn't in any shape to try to make Christmas special after he lost his wife. I hope he grieve too long. You story is well written. Good luck with the contest.
Beth
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Thank you Beth for the kind comments and review . It is appreciated.
Thank you.
Mary
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
What a sad story about how you lost the magic of Christmas. I was always taught that Santa Claus was the spirit of Christmas, and that the day and the season was to make children happy.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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What a sad story about how you lost the magic of Christmas. I was always taught that Santa Claus was the spirit of Christmas, and that the day and the season was to make children happy.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Thank you for your review it is appreciated.
Regards
Mary
Comment from LisaMay
Your story clutched at my heart, Mary. It is told with simplicity in a factual manner which makes the emotional aspect even more stark. Your poor family, to suffer such loss... your father losing "Mrs Claus" and you children losing the fantasy of Santa to add another layer to your recent loss of a mother.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Your story clutched at my heart, Mary. It is told with simplicity in a factual manner which makes the emotional aspect even more stark. Your poor family, to suffer such loss... your father losing "Mrs Claus" and you children losing the fantasy of Santa to add another layer to your recent loss of a mother.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Thank you in your kind comments and review. It is appreciated.
Regards,
Mary
Comment from robyn corum
Mary!!!!
What a terrible horrible no-good very-bad story about Santa!!!!!! Ha. That is probably the worst ever- unless somebody kicked your dog on the way out and you just forgot to tell us.
The picture is precious but my heart is broken for that lovely little angel. (You)
Oh, my. Still reeeeeling! Thanks and good luck!
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Mary!!!!
What a terrible horrible no-good very-bad story about Santa!!!!!! Ha. That is probably the worst ever- unless somebody kicked your dog on the way out and you just forgot to tell us.
The picture is precious but my heart is broken for that lovely little angel. (You)
Oh, my. Still reeeeeling! Thanks and good luck!
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Actually, we did have to get rid of the dog we had for 12 years after the housing project banned dogs. but that came later. She died then of a broken heart.
Thank you for the review. It is appreciated.
Mary
Comment from Ronni
Hi Mary,
A most touching nostalgic story on revelation who was the 'real'
Santa Claus in this family. Tinged with pain and still underlying
grief over loss of 'Ma", and own Christmas magic gone.
No matter what age, so much magic and emotion is triggered
within us, not always so sweetly magical forever, nor without
some heartache and too inevitable reality. Your story so
encompassingly takes us to both realms so compellingly.
Thanks for sharing. Best of luck in contest dear!
Blessings, Ronni
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Hi Mary,
A most touching nostalgic story on revelation who was the 'real'
Santa Claus in this family. Tinged with pain and still underlying
grief over loss of 'Ma", and own Christmas magic gone.
No matter what age, so much magic and emotion is triggered
within us, not always so sweetly magical forever, nor without
some heartache and too inevitable reality. Your story so
encompassingly takes us to both realms so compellingly.
Thanks for sharing. Best of luck in contest dear!
Blessings, Ronni
Comment Written 02-Dec-2020
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2020
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Thank you Ronni for your review and thoughts. It is appreciated.
Take care.
Mary