Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

Excellent

Hi Carol,
Another warm, nostalgic story that includes grandkids. I love the reference to Gunsmoke. The prank was creative and fun. It never hurts to add the fun in where kids are concerned, even older ones, lol.

Thanks for the heart warming story,
Hugs.
Rhonda

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024

This one came from a memory of my four year old son. He always wore a cowboy hat and sat on a stone in our backyard, with his plastic gun, waiting to shoot whoever might wander into our yard. He had the face of an angel and no one would have thought he'd do them any harm. LOL Thank you again for your kindness.
Smiles, Carol

reply by davisr (Rhonda) on 11-Sep-2024

Awwww, how adorable!! Mine wasn't that nice, he usually had a stick to hit people, lol.

Comment from Cindy Decker 3

Excellent

Carol,
I love this story! Is it part non-fiction? It sounds so real.
The love between the characters is sweet, even charming.
Excellent, Carol!
Best wishes,
Cindy

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024

Thank you! When I write, some of my memories from my children and grandchildren always find their way into the story. I appreciate your kindness, Cindy. Thank you!
Smiles, Carol

Comment from Marilyn Hamilton

Excellent

Carol, You write the sweetest stories at times and this is one of them. You especially do stories involving children very well. I love reading your work. Thanks for sharing.

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 Comment Written 11-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024

I always felt my children were my reason for being here after Mike passed, but I discovered, my true love is returned in double-fold fashion from my grandchildren and especially, my great grandchildren. I hope we make enough memories so they will remember me when I am gone. I am thrilled you love this one... It started from a thought of my little boy I lost... he was always dressed as a cowboy. It made me feel good to write this... as if we were sharing a memory.
Smiles, Carol

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This is a beautifully written and very descriptive story and I enjoyed it very much. I enjoyed your character last sewing the make-believe ball in the backyard and other things that he did. Always well done and I always appreciate your work.

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 Comment Written 11-Sep-2024

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2024

thank you som much for reading this story and for enjoying it. I appreciate it very much, Patricia.
Smiles, Carol