A Most Interesting Man
Remembering A Mentor45 total reviews
Comment from the13thpoet
Hello Terry a marvelous Monday to you, I hope this finds you well. I liked your recent offering and tribute to a Mentor. Definitely sounds like a most interesting man, the world could use more men/people like that. have a great day!
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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Hello Terry a marvelous Monday to you, I hope this finds you well. I liked your recent offering and tribute to a Mentor. Definitely sounds like a most interesting man, the world could use more men/people like that. have a great day!
Comment Written 14-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much, Terry.
Comment from tfawcus
As you say, a most interesting man and an example to us all. He seems to have overcome all obstacles with great fortitude and devoted his life to others. Well told, and a nice twist of I will never ask you for another thing at the end.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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As you say, a most interesting man and an example to us all. He seems to have overcome all obstacles with great fortitude and devoted his life to others. Well told, and a nice twist of I will never ask you for another thing at the end.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much, Terry.
Comment from Jay Squires
You were so fortunate to have known and been mentored by such a great man, Terry. I'd never heard of him, but then I walk in a small circle. Some might have thought Jim to be hypocritical by the way he escalated his prayers for ever-broadening desires but I believe he was praying each time for no more than his faith allowed him to believe ... and God only answered what His child could conceive as possible.
All of this was balanced so beautifully in the last paragraph. This is a beautiful job you did, Terry. What a tribute to a remarkable person.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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You were so fortunate to have known and been mentored by such a great man, Terry. I'd never heard of him, but then I walk in a small circle. Some might have thought Jim to be hypocritical by the way he escalated his prayers for ever-broadening desires but I believe he was praying each time for no more than his faith allowed him to believe ... and God only answered what His child could conceive as possible.
All of this was balanced so beautifully in the last paragraph. This is a beautiful job you did, Terry. What a tribute to a remarkable person.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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Thanks, Jay, very kind of you to read and review. Terry.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
You are an excellent storyteller and made me cry with sorrow that I did not know Jim. Your use of the idea of bargaining with God and God returning the favor make for a well-rounded story.
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You are an excellent storyteller and made me cry with sorrow that I did not know Jim. Your use of the idea of bargaining with God and God returning the favor make for a well-rounded story.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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Wow, Six stars!! Thank you very much, Terry.
Comment from BethShelby
This is a nicely written story to tell about a friend and mentor who was a very special man. If he got polio after the WWII it much have been not too long before the vaccine came out. It seems as he new some well known celebrates. Of course the most important one he knew was God. It seem he lived a life that made a difference.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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This is a nicely written story to tell about a friend and mentor who was a very special man. If he got polio after the WWII it much have been not too long before the vaccine came out. It seems as he new some well known celebrates. Of course the most important one he knew was God. It seem he lived a life that made a difference.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much, Terry.
Comment from Wendy G
That was fascinating! Your writing was clear and compelling as you paid tribute to a fine man who showed faith and perseverance despite everything. I liked the way you brought it full circle and turned the tables at the end. Excellent writing. I found it particularly pertinent as my husband too had polio and has always walked with a pronounced limp. He fortunately was never in an iron lung.
Wendy
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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That was fascinating! Your writing was clear and compelling as you paid tribute to a fine man who showed faith and perseverance despite everything. I liked the way you brought it full circle and turned the tables at the end. Excellent writing. I found it particularly pertinent as my husband too had polio and has always walked with a pronounced limp. He fortunately was never in an iron lung.
Wendy
Comment Written 13-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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Wow, thank you for the six stars. You are very kind. Terry.
Comment from karenina
I would have liked to have known Jim. I do know him a bit now, thanks to your sharing.
He might have turned bitter and withered away. He did not. What a fulfilling and interesting life he had! The ending of your non-fiction story is just perfect!
Karenina
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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I would have liked to have known Jim. I do know him a bit now, thanks to your sharing.
He might have turned bitter and withered away. He did not. What a fulfilling and interesting life he had! The ending of your non-fiction story is just perfect!
Karenina
Comment Written 13-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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Thank you for the review and reading, Terry.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
You have expressed your experience about lives and persons, particularly about a mentor, a most interesting man, in terms of living, faith and belief in God, orderly, simply and fairly paying tribute to the man; well said, well done; post more. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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You have expressed your experience about lives and persons, particularly about a mentor, a most interesting man, in terms of living, faith and belief in God, orderly, simply and fairly paying tribute to the man; well said, well done; post more. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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Wow, thank you for the six stars, you are very kind. Terry.
Comment from Heather Burroughs
Your story is a lovely tribute to your friend. He seems like an amazing man. Thank you for sharing your story. Many blessings to you and your loved ones
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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Your story is a lovely tribute to your friend. He seems like an amazing man. Thank you for sharing your story. Many blessings to you and your loved ones
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much, Terry.
Comment from Susan Newell
What a moving tribute you have written about an extraordinary man. Three words come to mind: faith, tenaciousness and kindness. I guess if you have those three qualities you can live a life that brings goodness and happiness not only to yourself, but also to those with whom you share life. Very, very nice. I wish I had known James C. McCormick. Count yourself blessed.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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What a moving tribute you have written about an extraordinary man. Three words come to mind: faith, tenaciousness and kindness. I guess if you have those three qualities you can live a life that brings goodness and happiness not only to yourself, but also to those with whom you share life. Very, very nice. I wish I had known James C. McCormick. Count yourself blessed.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much! Terry.
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You are welcome.