Jeanna
a story of loss and faith restored18 total reviews
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
Excellent tension, sense of jeopardy and great description litter this well written piece. A most effective and engrossing write.
Great job
GMG
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2016
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Hi there,
Excellent tension, sense of jeopardy and great description litter this well written piece. A most effective and engrossing write.
Great job
GMG
Comment Written 17-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2016
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O pleased you enjoyed this one, GMG. It was fun to write about an experience I could only imagine. Rod
Comment from Ric Myworld
Thanks for sharing another of your fine stories. So many of us look at everyday life thinking how difficult things are at times, but our lives seem easy when compared to so many others. Great job. :-)
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2016
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Thanks for sharing another of your fine stories. So many of us look at everyday life thinking how difficult things are at times, but our lives seem easy when compared to so many others. Great job. :-)
Comment Written 16-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2016
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Thank you, Ric, for sharing my story and your very kind praise. Rod
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Haiti has been trough so much. I can only imagine the suffering they endure, yet every time I see a documentary the people are smiling. Were do they get the courage?
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2016
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Haiti has been trough so much. I can only imagine the suffering they endure, yet every time I see a documentary the people are smiling. Were do they get the courage?
Comment Written 16-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2016
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Tom, your question is exactly the one that inspired this story. Thank you so much for sharing it. Rod
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Seems the young nun has a rather clear perspective on most peoples reactions to life in general - they do not listen or want to hear.
The priest has his hands full in this situation.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2016
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Seems the young nun has a rather clear perspective on most peoples reactions to life in general - they do not listen or want to hear.
The priest has his hands full in this situation.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2016
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Yes, both the nun and the priest will have their hands full in Haiti. Thank you for sharing my story. Rod
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Good story, sadly based in reality as Haiti is once again hit with natural disaster. How do those people keep going? They are located in a dangerous place, but where else can they go? If we had a rational immigration policy, we'd bring a lot of them here. They can't just cheat and walk across the border, as others do. Why aren't we doing more to help the TRULY needy rather than the drug dealers who come from Mexico? If we truly want to be welcoming, we should look at who NEEDS us most.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2016
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Good story, sadly based in reality as Haiti is once again hit with natural disaster. How do those people keep going? They are located in a dangerous place, but where else can they go? If we had a rational immigration policy, we'd bring a lot of them here. They can't just cheat and walk across the border, as others do. Why aren't we doing more to help the TRULY needy rather than the drug dealers who come from Mexico? If we truly want to be welcoming, we should look at who NEEDS us most.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2016
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Thank you, Phyllis, for your very kind praise and commentary. Rod
Comment from mfowler
It was great to read a story motivated by love. No one could blame her for wanting to flee, but the words and example of the priest ensured she remembered her calling. Great description and dialogue support a story well told and well worth the read. Congratulations on such a compassionate write.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2016
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It was great to read a story motivated by love. No one could blame her for wanting to flee, but the words and example of the priest ensured she remembered her calling. Great description and dialogue support a story well told and well worth the read. Congratulations on such a compassionate write.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2016
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Thank you so much for your insightful review, Mark, and your wonderful praise of "Jeanna." I also appreciate the generous array of stars. Rod
Comment from Heidi M
Nicely written story with believable characters and dialogue. Good job of allowing Jeanna freedom to doubt her faith and her God by vocalizing it, but then coming back to Him.
Well done!
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2016
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Nicely written story with believable characters and dialogue. Good job of allowing Jeanna freedom to doubt her faith and her God by vocalizing it, but then coming back to Him.
Well done!
Comment Written 15-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2016
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I am delighted you enjoyed this story so much, Heidi, and am especially pleased you felt my characters were believable. Many thanks for your kind praise. Rod
Comment from foxangie123
This is such a devasting thing to have to go through. Your writing does offer so much faith indeed and will power to move on. The ones that kept their families are so lucky. Great entry.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2016
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This is such a devasting thing to have to go through. Your writing does offer so much faith indeed and will power to move on. The ones that kept their families are so lucky. Great entry.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2016
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Thank you so much for sharing my story and your response to its theme. Rod
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Magnificent writing.
Comment from Lu Saluna
I like the photo you selected, it is a good reminder of how good we have it here in North America even when things are going wrong. I know parts of North America have had to bear the brunt of natural disasters, New Orleans comes to mind immediately, earthquakes in California, the many forest fires, the not so natural disaster of 911, etc. However places like Haiti and other poor countries are taking a constant beating by storms and earthquakes, barely recovering and then get hit again. We need to remember how lucky we are and that they need our help. On a global scale, we are not nearly as charitable as we could be. There are a lot of generous people out there but globally, it could be much better because together we are stronger. You wrote a beautiful piece with a strong message that falls largely deaf ears. May your story open peoples' eyes and get them to listen.
Very well done.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2016
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I like the photo you selected, it is a good reminder of how good we have it here in North America even when things are going wrong. I know parts of North America have had to bear the brunt of natural disasters, New Orleans comes to mind immediately, earthquakes in California, the many forest fires, the not so natural disaster of 911, etc. However places like Haiti and other poor countries are taking a constant beating by storms and earthquakes, barely recovering and then get hit again. We need to remember how lucky we are and that they need our help. On a global scale, we are not nearly as charitable as we could be. There are a lot of generous people out there but globally, it could be much better because together we are stronger. You wrote a beautiful piece with a strong message that falls largely deaf ears. May your story open peoples' eyes and get them to listen.
Very well done.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2016
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Indeed we often ignore the plight of those living in the rest of the world. I truly appreciate your sharing my story and I share your hopes that others will get my message. Thank you! Rod
Comment from DonandVicki
A very moving and heartbreaking story. You have a way of writing fiction that makes one believe that it's real. The photograph that you used complements your work.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2016
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A very moving and heartbreaking story. You have a way of writing fiction that makes one believe that it's real. The photograph that you used complements your work.
Comment Written 14-Oct-2016
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2016
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Thank you so much, DonandVicki, for your very kind praise. Rod