Matriarch of the Heart
Not all choices are pleasant or easy.35 total reviews
Comment from Tpa
Sorry for the loss of your parents. Your story depicted a difficult decision of giving something once treasured by you and a loved one. I wish you the best in the contest.
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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Sorry for the loss of your parents. Your story depicted a difficult decision of giving something once treasured by you and a loved one. I wish you the best in the contest.
Comment Written 13-May-2021
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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Thank you for your review and comments. I appreciate both.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from zanya
yes the story is wistful and evocative filled with memories - a difficult journey to undertake and yet it must be done -to find inner peace - thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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yes the story is wistful and evocative filled with memories - a difficult journey to undertake and yet it must be done -to find inner peace - thanks for sharing
Comment Written 13-May-2021
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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Thank you for your intuitive review, zanya. You?re right about finally finding that peace in the end.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from Ginnygray
A very nostalgic writing! I think that your farmhouse triggered my memories of how we sold my Mother's house that my Grandfather built so that she could come and live with us. Sadness, peace of mind, keepsakes, and lasting memories never leave us! I truly like the phrase, " the matriarch of my heart"! Your keepsake was a globe, mine was a miniature kerosene lamp that my Grandmother used a long time ago!
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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A very nostalgic writing! I think that your farmhouse triggered my memories of how we sold my Mother's house that my Grandfather built so that she could come and live with us. Sadness, peace of mind, keepsakes, and lasting memories never leave us! I truly like the phrase, " the matriarch of my heart"! Your keepsake was a globe, mine was a miniature kerosene lamp that my Grandmother used a long time ago!
Comment Written 13-May-2021
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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Thank you so much for your candid review. When a person writes, as you know, you put your heart out there. I appreciate you sharing yours as well.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from Sally Law
What a beautiful piece of work this is. I enjoyed this so much. I will make sure and mark this for the contest to vote. It is the winner in my eyes.
Sending you my best today as always, and my very best for the contest.
Sally :))
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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What a beautiful piece of work this is. I enjoyed this so much. I will make sure and mark this for the contest to vote. It is the winner in my eyes.
Sending you my best today as always, and my very best for the contest.
Sally :))
Comment Written 13-May-2021
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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Thank you so much, Sally. What a supportive review! I appreciate the comments and the vote of confidence. Thanks for starting my morning off with a big smile!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A fine conclusion to this magical story of remembrances and capturing the essence of by-gone days before moving on, much enjoyed, good luck with the contest, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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A fine conclusion to this magical story of remembrances and capturing the essence of by-gone days before moving on, much enjoyed, good luck with the contest, love Dolly x
Comment Written 13-May-2021
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review, Dolly. What a sweet commentary for my short story.
Take care
Comment from MissMerri
This is so well done. I think this story is bound to be a big vote getter. It is sentimental and emotionally told with a theme most readers would relate to. Who does not have precious memories of a loved grandparent? The snow globe was a brilliant touch to conclude the story. Good luck. Not that you need any. I liked this a lot.
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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This is so well done. I think this story is bound to be a big vote getter. It is sentimental and emotionally told with a theme most readers would relate to. Who does not have precious memories of a loved grandparent? The snow globe was a brilliant touch to conclude the story. Good luck. Not that you need any. I liked this a lot.
Comment Written 13-May-2021
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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Awww, MissMerri, you are so very kind! I appreciate the time and attention you have given to this story. You?ve brightened my morning.
Yes, I have many fond memories of my grandparents, and I?m glad it came through in my tale!
Comment from Patty Palmer
This is a good finish to this farmhouse contest. I agree that it is difficult to decide what to get rid of and what to keep. I like the touch of keeping the Christmas globe as a keepsake. It's something that I would have chosen to keep. Good luck with the contest!
Patty
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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This is a good finish to this farmhouse contest. I agree that it is difficult to decide what to get rid of and what to keep. I like the touch of keeping the Christmas globe as a keepsake. It's something that I would have chosen to keep. Good luck with the contest!
Patty
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Thank you, Patty, for the lovely review. I think a lot of people have that favorite thing, or things, that different family members can relate to. I?d have gone for the globe, too!
Thanks again,
Rhonda
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You're welcome!
Patty
Comment from 4theloveoftrees
I enjoyed this very much and it has my vote! But...I'm wondering, did he really need to sell the farm??? ;) very nice! Good luck.
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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I enjoyed this very much and it has my vote! But...I'm wondering, did he really need to sell the farm??? ;) very nice! Good luck.
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Thanks so much for the review and vote. They are both deeply appreciated!!
I had him sell the farm because so many people end up having to, even when it isn?t what they want. Very hard choices, I assure you. Thanks for presenting a different point of view, and a different direction I might have taken.
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You?re welcome. I?m just a sucker for farms with big ?ole farmhouses! 😊
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I?m with you on that one. I live on a farm and love it!
Comment from mobileliz
A nice story filled with real emotions. It's hard to go thru a parent's home one last time before selling it. The memories, if physical, wouldn't fit in an 18-wheeler. I'm glad he found the keepsake he wanted.
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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A nice story filled with real emotions. It's hard to go thru a parent's home one last time before selling it. The memories, if physical, wouldn't fit in an 18-wheeler. I'm glad he found the keepsake he wanted.
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It is hard trying to decide what to keep, when all you really want to keep is them.
I imagine it would be hard in an 18 wheeler....
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You're welcome
Comment from equestrik
This is a truly beautiful entry for the contest. I love the sense of how dear this grandmother was to Edward and how, in finding the globe, He was at peace to sell the house.
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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This is a truly beautiful entry for the contest. I love the sense of how dear this grandmother was to Edward and how, in finding the globe, He was at peace to sell the house.
Comment Written 12-May-2021
reply by the author on 12-May-2021
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Thank you for taking time and effort to review this short story. I appreciate your comments and insight.