My Heart
My dad knew my heart.18 total reviews
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
To be honest, Verna, I couldn't possibly imagine you doing that either. And I'm so pleased your father defended you. There's nothing worse than being maligned and then not believed. Your experience has clearly impacted you all these years and you convey it well in your story. I would only suggest (instead of 'those little poor children') those poor little children. But an excellent childhood story for the contest. Well done and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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To be honest, Verna, I couldn't possibly imagine you doing that either. And I'm so pleased your father defended you. There's nothing worse than being maligned and then not believed. Your experience has clearly impacted you all these years and you convey it well in your story. I would only suggest (instead of 'those little poor children') those poor little children. But an excellent childhood story for the contest. Well done and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 10-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for understanding exactly how much that moment meant to me.
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
Now that's a great dad! Not all parents would have stood up for their child to another adult like that. Good luck with this entry for the Share your Story contest.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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Now that's a great dad! Not all parents would have stood up for their child to another adult like that. Good luck with this entry for the Share your Story contest.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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Thanks for your great review and your good wishes. Indeed, he was the very best dad.
Comment from lyenochka
I remember this story about your father! It's so good that he had greater confidence in you than what Mrs. Philips had to say. I wonder why she would make up something like that. Or if she saw another child do that, she could have taken that child aside and learned it wasn't you! Great story! Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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I remember this story about your father! It's so good that he had greater confidence in you than what Mrs. Philips had to say. I wonder why she would make up something like that. Or if she saw another child do that, she could have taken that child aside and learned it wasn't you! Great story! Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 10-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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Thank you for your thoughtful review and your best wishes in the contest. I think Mrs. Phillips was just an unhappy woman. She was kind to bring the children to church, but she was a highly critical person. Drew and Jess still don't have every report back yet, but the ones that are back are good so far.
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
Ok, sis, come clean. Did you stick your tongue out?? Just kidding. Even if you did, you were ten. And since your dad knew your heart, maybe you didn't. I truly was just having a little fun with you.
What an adorable story though. It must have been a reality to look at what they had, even if it wasn't much, you had a mom and dad who saw to it that you were always well taken care of and clean and had food on the table.
But I bet when he said that to you, you must have felt like the richest girl in the world to know that your dad trusted you and knew you so well that he would not even ask. What a wonderful man your dad was. You were not only rich but you were so abundantly blessed.
Awesome story and I wish I had a six for it. I can see how you turned out to be one of my favorite women I have ever met in either world. That is saying a lot, my sweet sister and friend. Much love over the miles. Debi
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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Ok, sis, come clean. Did you stick your tongue out?? Just kidding. Even if you did, you were ten. And since your dad knew your heart, maybe you didn't. I truly was just having a little fun with you.
What an adorable story though. It must have been a reality to look at what they had, even if it wasn't much, you had a mom and dad who saw to it that you were always well taken care of and clean and had food on the table.
But I bet when he said that to you, you must have felt like the richest girl in the world to know that your dad trusted you and knew you so well that he would not even ask. What a wonderful man your dad was. You were not only rich but you were so abundantly blessed.
Awesome story and I wish I had a six for it. I can see how you turned out to be one of my favorite women I have ever met in either world. That is saying a lot, my sweet sister and friend. Much love over the miles. Debi
Comment Written 10-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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Thank you for your beautiful review-just like you! No lie-I would never have stuck out my tongue at poor children - my big brother who teased me - that's a different story. Dad knew that, too. He was my hero. We four children did not know how poor we were because we were always loved. I'd planned to answer your last words to me about my feedback. One would never know how very much pain you're in from reading your sunny writing. You are sunshine to all who read your writing with an open heart. Love you, Verna
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Has anyone told you that your story appeared as just two lines? I went to read it earlier and it was just a line on top and a line on the bottom. Two lines with a big blank spot in between. I left and came back and it was a full story so I was happy to see that or I would have PM'd you to find out what was happening. Isn't that strange?
Comment from SimianSavant
Whether you did that or not, your father was a wise man, and a story that children would remember. You drew in the reader quickly and effectively with concise action.
The only suggestion I make is on presentation: larger font for older readers, and under the advanced settings try changing the image size to prevent your text from right-aligning with the image (it will look better, in my opinion, if it starts below the image instead).
Thanks for the read and best regards,
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reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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Whether you did that or not, your father was a wise man, and a story that children would remember. You drew in the reader quickly and effectively with concise action.
The only suggestion I make is on presentation: larger font for older readers, and under the advanced settings try changing the image size to prevent your text from right-aligning with the image (it will look better, in my opinion, if it starts below the image instead).
Thanks for the read and best regards,
🦍
Comment Written 10-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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Thank you very much for your review and your suggestions. However, using technology well is not my gift. You're absolutely correct about my dad. He was right about my heart. I would never have stuck out my tongue at poor children- my big brother who teased me is a different story- Dad knew that , too.
Comment from Samantha Wymer
A bond between a father and is daughter is powerful. A father protects his little girl no matter how old she is. Your story is a great fit for the contest. Great writing and wonderful story you shared with us all. Thank you.
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reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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A bond between a father and is daughter is powerful. A father protects his little girl no matter how old she is. Your story is a great fit for the contest. Great writing and wonderful story you shared with us all. Thank you.
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Comment Written 10-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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Thank you for this lovely review. You "got" just what I was trying to say, and I appreciate it.
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Your very welcome
Comment from jessizero
This story was moving. I love that your father defended you without even asking if you were guilty because he knew that you were not. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
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reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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This story was moving. I love that your father defended you without even asking if you were guilty because he knew that you were not. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
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Comment Written 10-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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Thank you for this great review and for understanding exactly how my dad was, as well as how much I appreciated it.
Comment from BethShelby
Your father did right by knowing you would never do that. I wonder if Mrs. Phillips really thought she saw that and was just a trying to make trouble for you. I can't imagine telling a preacher something I thought I saw his child do. I'm sure it did give you a special feeling to know you dad saw your heart and never questioned what he alread knew.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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Your father did right by knowing you would never do that. I wonder if Mrs. Phillips really thought she saw that and was just a trying to make trouble for you. I can't imagine telling a preacher something I thought I saw his child do. I'm sure it did give you a special feeling to know you dad saw your heart and never questioned what he alread knew.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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Thank you so for this wonderful review. Yes, my dad was my hero, and this warmed my heart!
