A Leaf on the Wind
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Comment from Seraphim Delphinium
Smurphy, this moved me to tears--and it takes quite a lot to do that. What an exquisite conclusion to an entirely riviting book. I hate that the book is ending. In fact, this is the first book I have ever read from beginning to end on Fanstory, or anywhere online for that matter. Please do have it published (with your art as illustrations) so I can put it on my bookshelf. Parts of your book were so difficult to read, but the ending made it all come together so beautifully. I LOVED IT!
I am dying for that sixth star, but my larder is empty. I know this chapter will garner many of them. Please accept mine from the heart. Love, Sara
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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Smurphy, this moved me to tears--and it takes quite a lot to do that. What an exquisite conclusion to an entirely riviting book. I hate that the book is ending. In fact, this is the first book I have ever read from beginning to end on Fanstory, or anywhere online for that matter. Please do have it published (with your art as illustrations) so I can put it on my bookshelf. Parts of your book were so difficult to read, but the ending made it all come together so beautifully. I LOVED IT!
I am dying for that sixth star, but my larder is empty. I know this chapter will garner many of them. Please accept mine from the heart. Love, Sara
Comment Written 01-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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Thank you so very much for all your kind help and continued support during this very long and difficult process. I cannot express my sincere appreciation for your enthusiasm and assistance.
Comment from Cranial Thinker
This has left me some what speechless,as I was reading I could sense your mother slipping away.Its as if she knew she was going that particular day,as her concerns were all about you.Her really wanting you to be as comfortable in your own skin as possible,just as she saw you when you two where together.You are so very very strong Smurphgirl I applaud you and thank you so very much for sharing your life with us all.May God continue to bless you in what ever you decide to do and may your love of self never ever fail you again.Cranial Thinker
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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This has left me some what speechless,as I was reading I could sense your mother slipping away.Its as if she knew she was going that particular day,as her concerns were all about you.Her really wanting you to be as comfortable in your own skin as possible,just as she saw you when you two where together.You are so very very strong Smurphgirl I applaud you and thank you so very much for sharing your life with us all.May God continue to bless you in what ever you decide to do and may your love of self never ever fail you again.Cranial Thinker
Comment Written 01-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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Thank you so very much for your continued support during this very long and difficult process. Your support and enthusiasm meant a lot to me.
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You are very welcome Smurphgirl.Cranial Thinker
Comment from marion
Hi Smurphgirl
Yes ... I came straight from bed onto the computer to read your final post! I have given this chapter one of my precious six stars, it is for the book, it is for your courage, it is for everything. And is is also for the fact that you and your mother were able to resolve the tragic issues around your ealy life, and that she died a happy woman. I hope one day, the rest of your family surround you in the same way. The painting of your mother is beautiful, you are so gifted, and I am glad to know that you enjoy your life, and that you are finally well again. Marion.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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Hi Smurphgirl
Yes ... I came straight from bed onto the computer to read your final post! I have given this chapter one of my precious six stars, it is for the book, it is for your courage, it is for everything. And is is also for the fact that you and your mother were able to resolve the tragic issues around your ealy life, and that she died a happy woman. I hope one day, the rest of your family surround you in the same way. The painting of your mother is beautiful, you are so gifted, and I am glad to know that you enjoy your life, and that you are finally well again. Marion.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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Thank you so very much for your enthusiastic support and encouragement during this long and difficult process. Your continued interst meant a lot to me and I sincerely value your opinion.
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
I've had to wait a while, to stop crying, to write this review for you, Valerie. So, it was Mom who gave you the title to your book. I so hope you publish. This is certainly a volume I should like to add to my home bookshelf. On the PC is never quite the same. I'm really so glad you're happy now.
I noticed a few typos etc:
"....Mom put her coffee cup done...." (down)
"...in the sky ad the sun glowed like a red orbe above..." (in the sky and the sun glowed like a red orb above..)
"...stepped out into the Brigit sunlight...." (is this meant to be Brigit..or should it be 'bright'?)
In your author notes you say Mom died on 30 May 2005 and in the text 30 May 2006. I figure you mean 2006 since you say it is nearly 3 years.
I hope you can make the corrections so this is the perfect piece it is written to be.
Congratulations on writing a stunning book...and for surviving an amazing life.
Love and very best wishes,
I shall miss your chapters.
Kat
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reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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I've had to wait a while, to stop crying, to write this review for you, Valerie. So, it was Mom who gave you the title to your book. I so hope you publish. This is certainly a volume I should like to add to my home bookshelf. On the PC is never quite the same. I'm really so glad you're happy now.
I noticed a few typos etc:
"....Mom put her coffee cup done...." (down)
"...in the sky ad the sun glowed like a red orbe above..." (in the sky and the sun glowed like a red orb above..)
"...stepped out into the Brigit sunlight...." (is this meant to be Brigit..or should it be 'bright'?)
In your author notes you say Mom died on 30 May 2005 and in the text 30 May 2006. I figure you mean 2006 since you say it is nearly 3 years.
I hope you can make the corrections so this is the perfect piece it is written to be.
Congratulations on writing a stunning book...and for surviving an amazing life.
Love and very best wishes,
I shall miss your chapters.
Kat
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Comment Written 01-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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Thak you so much for your kind and enthusiastic reviews. I could not have done it without you. I have learned so much from all of you and am deeply touched by the kindness you have all shown me. I had to chuckle...it wouldn't be a chapter from me it didn't have the usual spags...as always thank you for your keen eye.
Comment from Firefly54
What beautiful eyes your mother had...
You will have opened the eyes of many of us, Smurphgirl... not just about the horros of abuse, but moreso, how love can finally overcome them. Well done, and thank you.
All that remains to be said then, is good luck with the publication! With love, Elaine
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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What beautiful eyes your mother had...
You will have opened the eyes of many of us, Smurphgirl... not just about the horros of abuse, but moreso, how love can finally overcome them. Well done, and thank you.
All that remains to be said then, is good luck with the publication! With love, Elaine
Comment Written 01-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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Thank you so very much for your kind and enthusiastic reviews. I am deeply touched by the tremendous help all of your have provided me through this long and difficult process. I posted this with tears in my eyes. I felt like I was giving away a friend that I would never see again.
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Yes, I understand. I felt that when I finished mine, and that was only the first draft! But in a way, you are still at the beginning... Good luck with your last edit... let me know if you need it checked through. Best wishes, Elaine
Comment from adewpearl
typo I wiped the teas from my eyes tears
typo stepped out into the Brigit sunlight bright
I have all the memories they have only regrets you need punctuation, like a semicolon, after memories
The American lady who isn't afraid of color - what an absolutely lovely way to be known do you have any art on fan art or a website where I could see it??
I have so appreciated your book and am sad it is over - you have an amazing story to tell and have told it with honest and gut-wrenching intensity. Thank you for sharing it with me. Brooke I have no six or it would be yours.
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reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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typo I wiped the teas from my eyes tears
typo stepped out into the Brigit sunlight bright
I have all the memories they have only regrets you need punctuation, like a semicolon, after memories
The American lady who isn't afraid of color - what an absolutely lovely way to be known do you have any art on fan art or a website where I could see it??
I have so appreciated your book and am sad it is over - you have an amazing story to tell and have told it with honest and gut-wrenching intensity. Thank you for sharing it with me. Brooke I have no six or it would be yours.
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Comment Written 01-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2009
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Thank you so very much for your kind and enthusiastic reviews. I posted this with tears in my eyes. I felt like I was loosing a friend. Yes, I have a site on Fan Art...I use the name Smurphgirl. All I can say about the spags is, it wouldn't be a chapter from me without them. God help us all if I ever learn to type, spell, or correctly punctuate!
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oh, don't go learning all that stuff or I would not feel as if I were contributing! :-D
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I just looked at all your art - not afraid of color indeed! It is fantastic :-)
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Thanks.