Tiny Glance at the Big Picture
Thoughts on miracles and America47 total reviews
Comment from anele;)
I have a big lump in my throat. What a moving piece!!! We often miss the beauty in the small 'miracles'...so true. I hope people from your church were as inspired and touched as I am right now. Thank you.
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2011
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I have a big lump in my throat. What a moving piece!!! We often miss the beauty in the small 'miracles'...so true. I hope people from your church were as inspired and touched as I am right now. Thank you.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2011
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Thank you so much for reading and for your kind and generous feedback. Regards, Bill
Comment from Apostate
Funny. I'm a non-believer, so the theology contained here doesn't affect me, but I liked the prose style. And I can sympathize with much else in this essay.
Just a pleasant read. I enjoy pleasant reads. Not many of them out there in the great world.
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reply by the author on 24-Jun-2011
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Funny. I'm a non-believer, so the theology contained here doesn't affect me, but I liked the prose style. And I can sympathize with much else in this essay.
Just a pleasant read. I enjoy pleasant reads. Not many of them out there in the great world.
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2011
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Thanks for reading. Generally, a four indicates that improvements need to be made. Are there some things you spotted?
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All stories need improvement, even the 6's.
Now, if this had been filled with depraved sex and violence? 5 stars.
Comment from Magics02
I sit here with a lump in my throat upon the conclusion of this very well written work. I too believe in miracles and you are so right about how you see them also in every day life. The church part really was beautiful and actually the whole thing was inspirational and wonderful
Many blessings to you
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2011
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I sit here with a lump in my throat upon the conclusion of this very well written work. I too believe in miracles and you are so right about how you see them also in every day life. The church part really was beautiful and actually the whole thing was inspirational and wonderful
Many blessings to you
Comment Written 23-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2011
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Thank you very much--first for reading and then for your kind and generous feedback. Bill
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You are so welcome BH!!
Comment from The Stranger
you hightlight two very interesting points to me, firstly the grace of the "freebird" as it soars majestically above, and secondly the innocence and purity of childhood
Joined together, you paint an idyllic picture of life
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2011
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you hightlight two very interesting points to me, firstly the grace of the "freebird" as it soars majestically above, and secondly the innocence and purity of childhood
Joined together, you paint an idyllic picture of life
Comment Written 23-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2011
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Thanks for reading and your thoughtful feedback. Regards, Bill
Comment from EricaV.
I really like when authors pay attention to small details and shine some light on the true beauty of those details. Sometimes they can be over looked and taken for granted. You have done a great job at showing that sometimes overlooked beauty
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2011
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I really like when authors pay attention to small details and shine some light on the true beauty of those details. Sometimes they can be over looked and taken for granted. You have done a great job at showing that sometimes overlooked beauty
Comment Written 23-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2011
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Thanks for reading Erica and for your kind comments. Bill
Comment from Espresso momma
Your essay is such an uplifting essay. You are so correct to say there are miracles all around us each day. We are so used to complaining and not opening our eyes to what is going on all around us. Oh thank you so much for that reminder friend. So well said.
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2011
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Your essay is such an uplifting essay. You are so correct to say there are miracles all around us each day. We are so used to complaining and not opening our eyes to what is going on all around us. Oh thank you so much for that reminder friend. So well said.
Comment Written 23-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2011
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Thank you very much - first for reading and then for your kind and generous feedback. Bill
Comment from RebelRose
Maybe it's just me...but I doubt it, this is simply beautiful. I am in tears. The simplest things are miracles if we just open our eyes to them. Father Jeff is going to be so proud of you for this and I hope all the church members take it to heart. Our chuch does that greeting and hugging of each other also,but I have not had the pleasure of witnessing a scene like the little boy and the old lady. Great story.
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2011
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Maybe it's just me...but I doubt it, this is simply beautiful. I am in tears. The simplest things are miracles if we just open our eyes to them. Father Jeff is going to be so proud of you for this and I hope all the church members take it to heart. Our chuch does that greeting and hugging of each other also,but I have not had the pleasure of witnessing a scene like the little boy and the old lady. Great story.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2011
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Thank you Patty - I love getting sixes like all of us do, but when it comes from someone who's writing you admire, it is even more special! Warm regards, Bill
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You are most welcome and most deserving. Great writing.
Patty
Comment from Mary Ann MCPhedran
Hi Bill a good write the fourth of July holds dear to all Americans, and why not? It's your country. I live in the UK actually in England. But my heart goes out to Scotland. I would like to see America, maybe the kids will send us for our golden wedding next year. A good write a most enjoyable read. Mary
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2011
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Hi Bill a good write the fourth of July holds dear to all Americans, and why not? It's your country. I live in the UK actually in England. But my heart goes out to Scotland. I would like to see America, maybe the kids will send us for our golden wedding next year. A good write a most enjoyable read. Mary
Comment Written 22-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2011
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Hi Mary - maybe we can do a house swap. I would love to go to the UK. In the Army, I lived in Germany for two years, but believe it or not, I wasn't allowed to visit the UK. Long story ...
Comment from sailaway7289
I'm sure your article was widely received by your congregation. Good piece. Miracles do happen every day - I never have to go far to find one. This place, earth, we call home is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2011
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I'm sure your article was widely received by your congregation. Good piece. Miracles do happen every day - I never have to go far to find one. This place, earth, we call home is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 22-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2011
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Thanks!--first for reading and then for your kind comments. Regards, Bill
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Bill,
I agree there are miracles around us every day we just need to open our eyes and hearts and we will see them. I was told I would die when I was 31 years old and had three small children. I am now a grandmother and if that is not a miracle I don't what is. The only thing I asked of Him was to let me live long enough to teach my children how to get by without a mother because their father had to work. He certainly did that and more. I have seen babies and animals being born...another miracle. You wrote this very well and I enjoyed reading every word. Well done and good luck in the contest....chey
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2011
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Hi Bill,
I agree there are miracles around us every day we just need to open our eyes and hearts and we will see them. I was told I would die when I was 31 years old and had three small children. I am now a grandmother and if that is not a miracle I don't what is. The only thing I asked of Him was to let me live long enough to teach my children how to get by without a mother because their father had to work. He certainly did that and more. I have seen babies and animals being born...another miracle. You wrote this very well and I enjoyed reading every word. Well done and good luck in the contest....chey
Comment Written 22-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2011
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Hi Chey - thanks for reading, but special thanks for the beautiful response. You've lived a miracle! Bill