A Father's Day Story
The Power of Forgiveness22 total reviews
Comment from Bill Schott
This Father's Day story touches on the very meaning of the relationship between a dad and his kids. It doesn't matter if there is a father, if he isn't involved with the children.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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This Father's Day story touches on the very meaning of the relationship between a dad and his kids. It doesn't matter if there is a father, if he isn't involved with the children.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Thanks, Bill. I had really hoped for more reviews on this piece. -Bill
Comment from Douglas Goff
Death sucks all the way around but I have to agree that this was a good death.
Well done with this interesting story. Forgiveness is important.
D
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2024
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Death sucks all the way around but I have to agree that this was a good death.
Well done with this interesting story. Forgiveness is important.
D
Comment Written 19-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2024
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Thank you, Douglas, for your review. But as one of my clients so aptly put it, "It isn't death that I dread. It's dying that I fear."
Bill
Comment from Dawn Munro
typo -- "...marriedÃ? a man of another race"
Geez, Louise, must you always squeeze my heart so, Bill? (LOL) What a wonderful story! I am not surprised at all.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2024
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typo -- "...marriedÃ? a man of another race"
Geez, Louise, must you always squeeze my heart so, Bill? (LOL) What a wonderful story! I am not surprised at all.
Comment Written 18-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2024
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i miss you, Dawn. I'm just not here very much. I'm hustling two books at the same time: A New Way to Hope which is having a renewal because of its awards and now Teachable Moments.
Thanks for the review and I can't seem to delete that A figure.!
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Author, this is an awesome story, and befitting the spirit of Father's Day.
It reminds the reader we should clear our souls, and be forgiving in life. Your story tells that even in the last minutes of one's life, forgiving and healing are possible.
Great story.
Good luck with this and all your writing.
Cindy
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Author, this is an awesome story, and befitting the spirit of Father's Day.
It reminds the reader we should clear our souls, and be forgiving in life. Your story tells that even in the last minutes of one's life, forgiving and healing are possible.
Great story.
Good luck with this and all your writing.
Cindy
Comment Written 17-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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Thank you, Cindy for your review.
Comment from tfawcus
I note this is non-fiction. What rare and precious things forgiveness and reconciliation can be. You have brought out the full poignancy of the event in your writing. Congratulations.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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I note this is non-fiction. What rare and precious things forgiveness and reconciliation can be. You have brought out the full poignancy of the event in your writing. Congratulations.
Comment Written 17-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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I have always appreciated your reviews. Thanks.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
What a great non-fiction piece. What a great resolution.
My story is similar in reverse. My dad hung on a very long time in Hospice. Soon after I forgave him for issue long past, he passed away.
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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What a great non-fiction piece. What a great resolution.
My story is similar in reverse. My dad hung on a very long time in Hospice. Soon after I forgave him for issue long past, he passed away.
Comment Written 17-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 18-Jun-2024
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I hope you write that story some day. Thanks for your review.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this heartwarming story with us. I enjoyed reading. This is a beautiful story, needing to be read by many.
as if something terribly wrong had happened.When asked if everything was okay, he (space needed after the period)
he said that her brother was keeping her apprised of his status but she didn't want to upset him by coming. (comma after 'status')
there were pictures to share and the room began to be filled with laughter." (comma after 'share' and not sure why the quotation marks are there.)
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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Thank you for sharing this heartwarming story with us. I enjoyed reading. This is a beautiful story, needing to be read by many.
as if something terribly wrong had happened.When asked if everything was okay, he (space needed after the period)
he said that her brother was keeping her apprised of his status but she didn't want to upset him by coming. (comma after 'status')
there were pictures to share and the room began to be filled with laughter." (comma after 'share' and not sure why the quotation marks are there.)
Comment Written 16-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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YOUR REVIEW WAS SO HELPFUL. THANK YOU.
Comment from LJbutterfly
This is a heartwarming story or anger, forgiveness, love, and peace. It is the perfect Father's Day story about a family coming together, thanks to your work and insight.
My suggestion for more succinct writing. Reduce the number of times you use the word "that." Most times it is unnecessary and once removed, does not change the meaning of a sentence.
It was apparent that Randy had some unfinished business that he had to deal with. (This sentence is unnecessary since you have the next sentence)
The staff knew that he had some unfinished business that he had to deal with.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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This is a heartwarming story or anger, forgiveness, love, and peace. It is the perfect Father's Day story about a family coming together, thanks to your work and insight.
My suggestion for more succinct writing. Reduce the number of times you use the word "that." Most times it is unnecessary and once removed, does not change the meaning of a sentence.
It was apparent that Randy had some unfinished business that he had to deal with. (This sentence is unnecessary since you have the next sentence)
The staff knew that he had some unfinished business that he had to deal with.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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YOUR REVIEW WAS SO CONSTRUCTIVE. THANK YOU. BILL
Comment from BethShelby
This was a very touching story. It is sad when people let things come between them and those they love. I've never thought of death in turns of a good death but as a hospice worker, you would. I am glad that your action was able to bring a degree of peace to this father.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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This was a very touching story. It is sad when people let things come between them and those they love. I've never thought of death in turns of a good death but as a hospice worker, you would. I am glad that your action was able to bring a degree of peace to this father.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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THANK YOU, BETH, FOR YOUR REVIEW.
Comment from joann r romei
This was a great heartwarming story and one that could most certainly be true, yet it bothers me when people are near death suddenly they want to go with a clear conscious and be forgiven, despite the havoc and misery they caused in peoples lives.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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This was a great heartwarming story and one that could most certainly be true, yet it bothers me when people are near death suddenly they want to go with a clear conscious and be forgiven, despite the havoc and misery they caused in peoples lives.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2024
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Joann, your review left me speechless. I have not encountered anyone who was bothered about a father and daughter's story of forgiveness being bothersome.