The Winner
Who knows what impact our words have...9 total reviews
Comment from Mia Twysted
That is a wonderful story. It flows so well, pulling the reader in, breaking their heart, then leaving them with a smile. I hope I am an inspiration to my grandbabies.
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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That is a wonderful story. It flows so well, pulling the reader in, breaking their heart, then leaving them with a smile. I hope I am an inspiration to my grandbabies.
Comment Written 24-May-2023
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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Hi, Mia ~ Thanks so much! Your comment about The Winner was so encouraging. I have 12 grandchildren, counting our step-grands. I don't know all of them as well as I'd like, and 5 of them are under elementary school age. But I hope to leave a tiny bit of wisdom and faith with each one of them, just as my grandmothers did for me. So I share your hope. :)
Blessings to you and those sweet littles of yours!
Deb
Comment from Ric Myworld
You made a giant point that every one of us can learn from in your post. No matter what we say or do, there are people watching, even those we never see, and they can learn and be steered in the right or wrong directions from our actions. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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You made a giant point that every one of us can learn from in your post. No matter what we say or do, there are people watching, even those we never see, and they can learn and be steered in the right or wrong directions from our actions. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 24-May-2023
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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Thank you for reading and for the kind comment. I appreciate it.
Blessings,
Deb
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed your contest entry, Deb. You did a great
job with an interesting topic. I loved Grandma's
confidence in and encouragement of her granddaughter.
I liked the progression of time to when she was grown
and about to become POTUS. Yes, that would be historic,
and Grandma's watching from Heaven.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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I enjoyed your contest entry, Deb. You did a great
job with an interesting topic. I loved Grandma's
confidence in and encouragement of her granddaughter.
I liked the progression of time to when she was grown
and about to become POTUS. Yes, that would be historic,
and Grandma's watching from Heaven.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 23-May-2023
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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Thank you for your kind comments! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I agree - I believe God occasionally allows us a glimpse here to see His work in action and the results of our ministries and missions here.
Blessings!
Deb
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Thank you for your kind comments! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I agree - I believe God occasionally allows us a glimpse here to see His work in action and the results of our ministries and missions here.
Blessings!
Deb
Comment from lyenochka
Hooray for Gabi!! I think she could be POTUS if she wants to but it's more a figure head position and diplomatic. The cabinet members really make the key decisions.
Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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Hooray for Gabi!! I think she could be POTUS if she wants to but it's more a figure head position and diplomatic. The cabinet members really make the key decisions.
Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 23-May-2023
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I've watched each president in my lifetime as they've aged a decade in just half that time. Our family is full of leaders in various realms but I truly hope none of them ever goes into politics. I think it's a losing game.
Thanks for reading!
Blessings,Deb
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Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I've watched each president in my lifetime as they've aged a decade in just half that time. Our family is full of leaders in various realms but I truly hope none of them ever goes into politics. I think it's a losing game.
Thanks for reading!
Blessings,Deb
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You're probably right about that
Comment from Carol Clark2
I like the way you encourage your granddaughter. I try to place a small note in my grandson's lunchbox each day. If I forget, he lets me know.
We don't know what the future holds for these kids, but it's good that we're helping to give them a chance to succeed. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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I like the way you encourage your granddaughter. I try to place a small note in my grandson's lunchbox each day. If I forget, he lets me know.
We don't know what the future holds for these kids, but it's good that we're helping to give them a chance to succeed. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 23-May-2023
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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lol - I bet he does let you know. Those things become so important! Thank you for reading and for the kind comment. I appreciate it.
Blessings,
Deb
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Enjoyed your story.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Anything is possible when we are determined Debora and every President has had a Mother who has taken them to school when they were young and hoped they did well in life. A poignant write, love Dolly x x x
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Anything is possible when we are determined Debora and every President has had a Mother who has taken them to school when they were young and hoped they did well in life. A poignant write, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 23-May-2023
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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EVERY success depends on others guiding, encouraging and teaching - I agree. Thank you for reading and for the kind comment. I appreciate it.
Blessings,
Deb
Comment from kiwisteveh
Hi, Deb.
Great tale and wonderfully compressed into so few words.
You are right that we never know just how much influence our words will have. As a teacher I have been lucky enough to have more opportunity than most to influence young minds. No presidents or Prime Ministers yet that I know of, but certainly many success stories.
Steve
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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Hi, Deb.
Great tale and wonderfully compressed into so few words.
You are right that we never know just how much influence our words will have. As a teacher I have been lucky enough to have more opportunity than most to influence young minds. No presidents or Prime Ministers yet that I know of, but certainly many success stories.
Steve
Comment Written 23-May-2023
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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Hello, Steve ~
Success is what is important, not the title it gives. I was a teacher, as well. For some of mine, just graduating was a milestone of success that they never dreamed they'd achieve. My kids are all successful but in such different venues of life. It is its own measure.
Thank you for reading and for the kind comment. I appreciate it.
Blessings,
Deb
Comment from jessizero
I enjoyed this piece of flash fiction! It was touching and inspiring, as well as surprising. Thank you for sharing your story here, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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I enjoyed this piece of flash fiction! It was touching and inspiring, as well as surprising. Thank you for sharing your story here, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 23-May-2023
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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Thank you for reading and for the kind comment. I appreciate it.
Blessings and best wishes to you and yours,
Deb
Comment from royowen
I remember hearing from my drinking mates, way back in my drinking days, saying, 'I could run this country better than this lot." (With a few expletives thrown in) my retort? 'If you were running this country, I'd migrate." I haven't had a drink for many years now, but I know what you mean, good luck, Deb, blessings Roy
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I remember hearing from my drinking mates, way back in my drinking days, saying, 'I could run this country better than this lot." (With a few expletives thrown in) my retort? 'If you were running this country, I'd migrate." I haven't had a drink for many years now, but I know what you mean, good luck, Deb, blessings Roy
Comment Written 23-May-2023
reply by the author on 24-May-2023
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I always fear that my oldest son will run for public office some far distant day. He's old enough now but has such radical views... I don't think he'd find much support in the established government. lol He'd want to cut their salaries in half, make them live with the same standards as us mere mortals, etc. lol And, yes, I might consider migration, myself! lol
Thank you for reading and for the kind comment. I appreciate it.
Blessings,
Deb
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Somehow I don?t think he?d survive among other politicians. Well done Deb
