A Most Interesting Man
Remembering A Mentor45 total reviews
Comment from NANCY V. FORREST
A wonderful story of courage and faith. I like the running line "I'll never ask..." it gives a complete metaphoric circle to the story--birth to death.
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A wonderful story of courage and faith. I like the running line "I'll never ask..." it gives a complete metaphoric circle to the story--birth to death.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much! Terry.
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Comment from Tpa
Great story. I learned previously about his life, but never knew about him contacting polio. I'm assuming this is the same McCormick that started the Chicago Tribune. You did a wonderful job.
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Great story. I learned previously about his life, but never knew about him contacting polio. I'm assuming this is the same McCormick that started the Chicago Tribune. You did a wonderful job.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
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This is a different McCormick and has no relationship. Thank you, for the review, and the stars!! Terry.
Comment from irishauthorme
Hi, Terry,
What a great, inspirational story! I liked the subtle humor with Jim promising God he would never ask again, but he did, and his prayer was answered each time.
Just lost a lifetime friend, a mentor who gave of himself all of his 82 years.
Don't have an actual count, but people flowed out onto the parking lot.
Great last line, a clincher.
Take care,
irish
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Hi, Terry,
What a great, inspirational story! I liked the subtle humor with Jim promising God he would never ask again, but he did, and his prayer was answered each time.
Just lost a lifetime friend, a mentor who gave of himself all of his 82 years.
Don't have an actual count, but people flowed out onto the parking lot.
Great last line, a clincher.
Take care,
irish
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much! Terry.
Comment from Jeff Flaig
Interesting story, that I had to finish. People like that don't come along very often. Polio devastated so many lives. Good story and thanks for sharing.
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Interesting story, that I had to finish. People like that don't come along very often. Polio devastated so many lives. Good story and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much! Terry.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was a beautiful story about a beautiful man. All those times he asked God to do something for him and he wouldn't ask for another thing, made me smile, and I'm sure God knew there would be more requests and He would have smiled. The end of his life, though still young, was doing what God asked of him. And I believe you're right about that, he did smile. Well done, this was a lovely read and I'd love to learn more about him. :)) Sandra xx
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That was a beautiful story about a beautiful man. All those times he asked God to do something for him and he wouldn't ask for another thing, made me smile, and I'm sure God knew there would be more requests and He would have smiled. The end of his life, though still young, was doing what God asked of him. And I believe you're right about that, he did smile. Well done, this was a lovely read and I'd love to learn more about him. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much. Terry
Comment from Ulla
Hi Terry, it was an interesting story about a man who was quite the character. He had a lot of struggles to overcome but he managed it. He became a very successful business man and was well liked. Well written. Ulla:)))
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Hi Terry, it was an interesting story about a man who was quite the character. He had a lot of struggles to overcome but he managed it. He became a very successful business man and was well liked. Well written. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
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Thank You very much, Terry.
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
I had to look twice at that picture as it looks like they're all giving the Nazi salute...
God must have really liked Jim. I know folk who've prayed for things and never received a single iota... mysterious ways indeed. (not to take away from Jim's story. Just an observation)
The Dallas Acts Kind Week had many events at churches, synagogues, mosques, and schools.- that's the key, the inclusiveness of differing culture / religions. And a fine example to many 'christians' out there.
throughout the city lead events encouraging - should lead be led here?
The last lines are a great commentary on the piece and a fine send-off.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Hi there,
I had to look twice at that picture as it looks like they're all giving the Nazi salute...
God must have really liked Jim. I know folk who've prayed for things and never received a single iota... mysterious ways indeed. (not to take away from Jim's story. Just an observation)
The Dallas Acts Kind Week had many events at churches, synagogues, mosques, and schools.- that's the key, the inclusiveness of differing culture / religions. And a fine example to many 'christians' out there.
throughout the city lead events encouraging - should lead be led here?
The last lines are a great commentary on the piece and a fine send-off.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much for the review and the edit, I think you are right and will change it.
The picture is the all-city choir singing the song "From a Distance." It was a gesture pointing to heaven. Terry.
Comment from John Ciarmello
This is a great read. He went through quite a bit in his life. I love when he was asking God and God gave. Certainly, a perfect prelude to the ending. What a wonderful piece of work.
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This is a great read. He went through quite a bit in his life. I love when he was asking God and God gave. Certainly, a perfect prelude to the ending. What a wonderful piece of work.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much, Terry.
Comment from Paul McFarland
What a great tribute you have written for Jim. We can all take a lesson from his life. That last paragraph that you wrote is outstanding. God does some wonderful things.
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What a great tribute you have written for Jim. We can all take a lesson from his life. That last paragraph that you wrote is outstanding. God does some wonderful things.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much. Terry
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
AWESOME! I loved reading your straight from your heart words about your friend and mentor. Your words are well thought out with great examples of Jim's big heart. I feel as though I know a bit about why you loved this man so. He was one of a kind.
Thanks for sharing his story.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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AWESOME! I loved reading your straight from your heart words about your friend and mentor. Your words are well thought out with great examples of Jim's big heart. I feel as though I know a bit about why you loved this man so. He was one of a kind.
Thanks for sharing his story.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 11-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you very much. Terry.