The Reunion
A mother is reunited with her long-lost son.44 total reviews
Comment from tteach
Amazingly beautiful! This deserves a 6...if I had one.
Not only is it well written, but it is designed to ease a soul or two.
You should send this to one of those Christian magazines!
I hope Ellen reads this.
terry
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2008
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Amazingly beautiful! This deserves a 6...if I had one.
Not only is it well written, but it is designed to ease a soul or two.
You should send this to one of those Christian magazines!
I hope Ellen reads this.
terry
Comment Written 09-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2008
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Thank you so much, Terry. I hope she does too. It has to be a terrible thing to endure.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from Robbin
Beautiful story. I wish I had six stars. A touching and wonderful reunion that brought tears to my eyes. Your description of heaven was lovely, I enjoyed reading this. Thanks for sharing. Robbin
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2008
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Beautiful story. I wish I had six stars. A touching and wonderful reunion that brought tears to my eyes. Your description of heaven was lovely, I enjoyed reading this. Thanks for sharing. Robbin
Comment Written 09-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2008
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Thank you, Robbin! Knowing you felt it worthy of six stars is good enough for me.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from luna
Jan, I wasn't reading with an eye towards spags because I had tears in my eyes and could hardly see the writing on the page! This was a real uplifting, heart-string pulling story with a beautiful ending, though unexpected. My hat is off to you, my writer friend. Another exquisite job of writing.
Love,
Jenny *smile*
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2008
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Jan, I wasn't reading with an eye towards spags because I had tears in my eyes and could hardly see the writing on the page! This was a real uplifting, heart-string pulling story with a beautiful ending, though unexpected. My hat is off to you, my writer friend. Another exquisite job of writing.
Love,
Jenny *smile*
Comment Written 09-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2008
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Thank you so very much, Jenny. I am honored to know you liked it that much! :-)
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from Charles Keith
Wow Jan
the last line really caught me out!!!
I can't say I believe in Heaven, but it is fantastic to read your commitment to it.
And the story is just so well written, I could not stop till I reached the end.
Brilliant - thankyou
Keith
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2008
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Wow Jan
the last line really caught me out!!!
I can't say I believe in Heaven, but it is fantastic to read your commitment to it.
And the story is just so well written, I could not stop till I reached the end.
Brilliant - thankyou
Keith
Comment Written 09-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2008
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Thank you, Keith! :-) I am thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed this one!
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from bookishfabler
You write well in a rush. I didn't see any nits or spags. This sort of reminds me of another story you wrote with a mother and daughter I believe. In that one I was clueless, this one I was waiting to see which one had died first. But it was a very lovely story and a nice thought.
hugs
Book
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2008
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You write well in a rush. I didn't see any nits or spags. This sort of reminds me of another story you wrote with a mother and daughter I believe. In that one I was clueless, this one I was waiting to see which one had died first. But it was a very lovely story and a nice thought.
hugs
Book
Comment Written 09-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2008
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Thank you so much! :-) I am glad you enjoyed reading this.
Jan
Comment from rama devi
Love the twist at the end. One does not realize it is heaven when they are walking on the beach. This is cleverly achieved and gives this story an interesting dimension.
I find no nits for you to fix. It is well written and the conversation seems true to life.
It is a lovely, sentimental and heart-centered write.
Warm regards,
rama devi
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2008
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Love the twist at the end. One does not realize it is heaven when they are walking on the beach. This is cleverly achieved and gives this story an interesting dimension.
I find no nits for you to fix. It is well written and the conversation seems true to life.
It is a lovely, sentimental and heart-centered write.
Warm regards,
rama devi
Comment Written 09-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2008
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Thank you so much! :-) I do appreciate your comments.
Jan
Comment from c_lucas
A very well written short story that presents a different view of St. Peter and the Pearly Gates. In its own way, it offers hope. Surely God cannot banquish babies because thay have not had the time to accept John3:16.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2008
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A very well written short story that presents a different view of St. Peter and the Pearly Gates. In its own way, it offers hope. Surely God cannot banquish babies because thay have not had the time to accept John3:16.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2008
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Thank you so much! :-) I do appreciate your comments.
Jan
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You're welcome, Jan. Charlie
Comment from Nescher Pyscher
Not so much a NIT as a TELL.
This line - Were you happy? Loved?" - kinda gives the game away to some extent. It's not all that big a deal, but if you want us to wander down the garden path a little more, you might want to think about dropping it or changing it so it's not a clue tat things aen't what they seem.
Good stuff, Jani.
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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2008
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Not so much a NIT as a TELL.
This line - Were you happy? Loved?" - kinda gives the game away to some extent. It's not all that big a deal, but if you want us to wander down the garden path a little more, you might want to think about dropping it or changing it so it's not a clue tat things aen't what they seem.
Good stuff, Jani.
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Comment Written 09-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2008
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Thank you! :-) I dropped the "Loved?" out of there. It probably could use some more tweaking. LOL My time is so limited for writing. I am thrilled to read a review from you! Thank you so much for continuing to read my work.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from honeytree
I really loved this poem.
I adored the baby's feet.
The words are really so loving.
His beaming smile and sparkling eyes melted Anna's heart before she could speak. Tears formed in her own eyes, but she brushed them away as he ran into her waiting arms. Every nervous thought of their reunion was gone.
Beautiful and loving poem.
Honeytree.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2008
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I really loved this poem.
I adored the baby's feet.
The words are really so loving.
His beaming smile and sparkling eyes melted Anna's heart before she could speak. Tears formed in her own eyes, but she brushed them away as he ran into her waiting arms. Every nervous thought of their reunion was gone.
Beautiful and loving poem.
Honeytree.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2008
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Thank you so much! :-) I do appreciate your comments.
Jan
Comment from CALLAHANMR
Hi Janilou :)
As always you address the most difficult crises of life with compassion, love and faith. I can think of no greater challenge than the loss of a child yet you help to make such loss bearabk.
As a Christian I believe there will be a place where those who are prematurely taken from us will one day be reunited. It is this fath that allows me to focus my attention on the living..
Thank you for this beautiful story
Roger
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2008
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Hi Janilou :)
As always you address the most difficult crises of life with compassion, love and faith. I can think of no greater challenge than the loss of a child yet you help to make such loss bearabk.
As a Christian I believe there will be a place where those who are prematurely taken from us will one day be reunited. It is this fath that allows me to focus my attention on the living..
Thank you for this beautiful story
Roger
Comment Written 09-Jul-2008
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2008
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Thank you so much! :-) I do appreciate your comments.
Jan