Something to be Proud of
Based on a true story30 total reviews
Comment from Winslow
Dear Writer,
Interesting story. You really were at a low point, had made a terrible mistake, but in the end you mentally won out and from there climbed the stairs back to a stable life. It is written so the reader can feel your pain and subsequent satisfaction of triumphing. Well done.
Good luck in the contest.
Regards,
Winslow
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2018
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Dear Writer,
Interesting story. You really were at a low point, had made a terrible mistake, but in the end you mentally won out and from there climbed the stairs back to a stable life. It is written so the reader can feel your pain and subsequent satisfaction of triumphing. Well done.
Good luck in the contest.
Regards,
Winslow
Comment Written 01-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2018
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Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from barkingdog
Now, why would I hurt you after reading such a wonderful story. I love that you recovered after the alcohol incident which was a terrible thing for you to do to your young body. BTW, I agreed with the punishments. I have probably paddled you if you hadn't been 16. haha
Good luck in the contest with this great true story.
:) e
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2018
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Now, why would I hurt you after reading such a wonderful story. I love that you recovered after the alcohol incident which was a terrible thing for you to do to your young body. BTW, I agreed with the punishments. I have probably paddled you if you hadn't been 16. haha
Good luck in the contest with this great true story.
:) e
Comment Written 01-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2018
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Thank you for the six star rating, especially this late in the week. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from jenintorre
I really enjoyed reading your story although I don't usually enjoy sporting stories. I found this really gripping from start to finish. Good luck in the competition. Cheers Jen.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2018
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I really enjoyed reading your story although I don't usually enjoy sporting stories. I found this really gripping from start to finish. Good luck in the competition. Cheers Jen.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2018
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2018
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Thank you Jen. I never really thought of this so much as a sporting story until I saw it on paper. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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Your welcome. I voted for it. Jen.
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Good for you. I know how it feels. I have a son who excels at basketball. In the final game of his senior year, he was playing for the state championship. They lost in double overtime. He was so upset he kicked a door not realizing the bottom was a painted glass window. He severed his Achilles tendon and the doctor said he would never play again. He spent the summer sitting on the edge of our swimming pools kicking large swim fins. That fall he tried out for college and was the first freshman in the school history to make the starting five.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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Good for you. I know how it feels. I have a son who excels at basketball. In the final game of his senior year, he was playing for the state championship. They lost in double overtime. He was so upset he kicked a door not realizing the bottom was a painted glass window. He severed his Achilles tendon and the doctor said he would never play again. He spent the summer sitting on the edge of our swimming pools kicking large swim fins. That fall he tried out for college and was the first freshman in the school history to make the starting five.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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Very cool, good for your son there's always a silver lining. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a good job with your contest entry, Earl. I enjoyed reading it. You gave readers great background info and other 'wrestling' info. I saw a couple of introductory clauses that could use a comma. Your picture is a great pairing with your story. I would delete the author notes as they identify you as the one who writes military stories based on your life as well as You Gotta Show up. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Jan
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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You did a good job with your contest entry, Earl. I enjoyed reading it. You gave readers great background info and other 'wrestling' info. I saw a couple of introductory clauses that could use a comma. Your picture is a great pairing with your story. I would delete the author notes as they identify you as the one who writes military stories based on your life as well as You Gotta Show up. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Jan
Comment Written 30-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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Thanks Jan, someone already wised me up about my notes and I fixed it. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from heart of Lou
I don't usually read sports stories, but I happened upon this one and I'm glad I did. If it is a true story, then kudos to you. You should take this story and read it in front of high school classes. It's so inspiring, and I love how you were knocked down so low, but didn't give up and ended up winning the wrestling match for your team. Great job!
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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I don't usually read sports stories, but I happened upon this one and I'm glad I did. If it is a true story, then kudos to you. You should take this story and read it in front of high school classes. It's so inspiring, and I love how you were knocked down so low, but didn't give up and ended up winning the wrestling match for your team. Great job!
Comment Written 30-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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It is a true story. And I became a teacher and have shared it many times with my students. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
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That is so awesome! I'm glad you have shared the story with kids. Surely you must have inspired some of them.
Comment from country ranch writer
winning when everyone is against you and making it to the top is a feat in itself! good show!working your way to the top shows you are not a quitter.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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winning when everyone is against you and making it to the top is a feat in itself! good show!working your way to the top shows you are not a quitter.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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I don't know how to quit. Thank you for reading and reviewing my work.
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good for you!
Comment from Artasylum
This is brillant... poignant... and I love you fighting and brilliant spirit thanks so much. The beauty of being getting back up until you were on top of the world. yours, diana
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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This is brillant... poignant... and I love you fighting and brilliant spirit thanks so much. The beauty of being getting back up until you were on top of the world. yours, diana
Comment Written 30-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from Kelly Hanna
What an excellent story of victory! And in the face of those who would rather see us fail! I loved it! You told this story really well. It flowed and was easy on the reader. The topic is inspiring and I am glad to have read your work! Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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What an excellent story of victory! And in the face of those who would rather see us fail! I loved it! You told this story really well. It flowed and was easy on the reader. The topic is inspiring and I am glad to have read your work! Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 30-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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Thank you very much, I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from LaFrance
An excellent inspirational contest entry. I really enjoyed your story, you told reflections on you and your family and how you came to where the wrestling match was the turning point of your life. Great Win! on and off the mat.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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An excellent inspirational contest entry. I really enjoyed your story, you told reflections on you and your family and how you came to where the wrestling match was the turning point of your life. Great Win! on and off the mat.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2018
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2018
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Thank you very much for reading and reviewing. The six star rating is appreciated.