The Christmas Baby
Viewing comments for Chapter 10 "Thanksgiving Surprise"Sam n Sarah get a baby with dire consequences
8 total reviews
Comment from royowen
Oh yes, Poor Sam, people like Chris and Taylor, Chris will make sure Taylor is needy for drugs, the poor baby could be born an addict also, beautifully written Stan, a different story for you, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2025
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Oh yes, Poor Sam, people like Chris and Taylor, Chris will make sure Taylor is needy for drugs, the poor baby could be born an addict also, beautifully written Stan, a different story for you, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 15-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2025
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Thanks so much Roy. Appreciate you.
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Bless you
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Oh wow, Sarah is at home with Thanksgiving meal ready to go. Sam is, seemingly, wasting his time at the hotel where he is being ridiculed and scorned for trying to help. There are so many out there leading selfish lives like you've described. It's a never-ending battle!
Take care,
Rhonda
PS, caught up now!!
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2025
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Oh wow, Sarah is at home with Thanksgiving meal ready to go. Sam is, seemingly, wasting his time at the hotel where he is being ridiculed and scorned for trying to help. There are so many out there leading selfish lives like you've described. It's a never-ending battle!
Take care,
Rhonda
PS, caught up now!!
Comment Written 14-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2025
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Thanks so much for reading every chapter! Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Appreciate how you would be the most trusted to tell me if the story flows and engages the reader. I appreciate your patience. Humbly grateful.
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It's a great book, and kept me engaged!! When is your next one coming out?
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Been busy with my real work life. I do have a chapter ready to go. With your encouragement, I'm progressing with vim and vigor. Also noticed your install. I will review. Blessings on God's broken road of grace
Comment from barbara.wilkey
My heart goes out to Sam. He's attempting to do the right thing. My heart also goes out to Taylor. She's fallen and needs help. I can't wait to read more. You're doing a great job with this all to real story.
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Taylor Sat on the edge of the bed scrolling on Chris's phone. (sat)
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2025
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My heart goes out to Sam. He's attempting to do the right thing. My heart also goes out to Taylor. She's fallen and needs help. I can't wait to read more. You're doing a great job with this all to real story.
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Taylor Sat on the edge of the bed scrolling on Chris's phone. (sat)
Comment Written 14-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2025
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Thanks so much Barbara. You inspire me to write.
Comment from lancellot
It is an interesting chapter and characters. I know people like them exist and they both lie to themselves to get what they want. Sam and Taylor. IT will be difficult for the readers to empathize with either, as they... let's call seem to be 'doing it to themselves'.
Nicely done.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2025
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It is an interesting chapter and characters. I know people like them exist and they both lie to themselves to get what they want. Sam and Taylor. IT will be difficult for the readers to empathize with either, as they... let's call seem to be 'doing it to themselves'.
Nicely done.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2025
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Appreciate what you said. Thanks!
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
Sam's heart is so big! I really felt his struggle between doing what he believes is right and the warnings he's been given. Your story pulls me right into his world. I love how you show his pain (physical and emotional) without over explaining it. The dialogue real. And that last line is such a gut punch. You've got a powerful chapter here. Keep going - this story has so much heart!
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2025
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Sam's heart is so big! I really felt his struggle between doing what he believes is right and the warnings he's been given. Your story pulls me right into his world. I love how you show his pain (physical and emotional) without over explaining it. The dialogue real. And that last line is such a gut punch. You've got a powerful chapter here. Keep going - this story has so much heart!
Comment Written 14-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2025
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I appreciate that so much. I love writing a realistic redemption story that one could imagine what would I do, and how would it change me. You've stirred a fire in me to get into some intense chapters around the bend. Thanks so much.
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hey Stan.
Your narrative regarding Sam and his preoccupation with Taylor and the baby, have made his motivation clear by describing the interaction in the room. He wants to spare the baby and to care for Taylor. We find in life that most of the predicaments we end up enduring were caused by our own hand. This is the same situation with Sam. He created this world but it is tough for him to live in it. I read the story based on the portrayal of Sam from his perspective. You have given many options to the reader and I'm sure each one would choose his own perspective. The phone call from his wife certainly set the tone of this chapter.
Robert
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2025
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Hey Stan.
Your narrative regarding Sam and his preoccupation with Taylor and the baby, have made his motivation clear by describing the interaction in the room. He wants to spare the baby and to care for Taylor. We find in life that most of the predicaments we end up enduring were caused by our own hand. This is the same situation with Sam. He created this world but it is tough for him to live in it. I read the story based on the portrayal of Sam from his perspective. You have given many options to the reader and I'm sure each one would choose his own perspective. The phone call from his wife certainly set the tone of this chapter.
Robert
Comment Written 14-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2025
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I appreciate your in-depth review and how meaningful it was to read it. I'm motivated to write redemption stories and how they will perhaps find the far-side of God's providence in it.
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You're welcome. Stan.
Comment from patcelaw
Sometimes fiction is more real than real life is, and your story is real life when you stop and think about it, there are many young ladies who are in this very position that Taylor finds herself. And it is a shame that that kind of this happens, but it happens all too often. I am very much enjoying your story as I've been reading along each time you post. Patricia
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2025
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Sometimes fiction is more real than real life is, and your story is real life when you stop and think about it, there are many young ladies who are in this very position that Taylor finds herself. And it is a shame that that kind of this happens, but it happens all too often. I am very much enjoying your story as I've been reading along each time you post. Patricia
Comment Written 14-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2025
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Thanks in particular for what you say about realism. Family fiction itself gives rise to surprises and unexpected outcomes.
Comment from lyenochka
Poor Sam. For him, it's like they say, "no good deed goes unpunished." And he's in such a mix of emotions that he can't really be there for his wife. If he has to be with his awful mother-in-law, it would be a terrible Thanksgiving dinner!
Hope Taylor comes to her senses!
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2025
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Poor Sam. For him, it's like they say, "no good deed goes unpunished." And he's in such a mix of emotions that he can't really be there for his wife. If he has to be with his awful mother-in-law, it would be a terrible Thanksgiving dinner!
Hope Taylor comes to her senses!
Comment Written 14-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2025
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Oh, so glad you remember other parts, like his mother-in law causing conflict between him and his wife. I love writing a redemption story. Appreciate how you show me that your all in when you read it, and have a keen perception toward a thickening plot.
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💖 You made that m-i-l quite memorable!
