Broken Promise
The realization of the Greatest Gift of All.62 total reviews
Comment from Thomas Bowling
I can't believe it. We're graced with another of your great stories. It's always good to see what you've written for us. I just wish you would write more. Don't make us wait so long between stories. This one is much needed and not often told.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
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I can't believe it. We're graced with another of your great stories. It's always good to see what you've written for us. I just wish you would write more. Don't make us wait so long between stories. This one is much needed and not often told.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much, Thomas Bowling, my friend, for taking time to read my story. My true enjoyment comes from regularly reading the posts of yours and others. Every now and then, something comes to mind and I write. Like when I think about all the lonely and forgotten people in this world, young and old. If only they had one person to love or care about them. Now I just hope I haven't blown my gruff, hard-ass image. LOL! Your kind words, encouragement, and extra-special six-star review are greatly appreciated. :-)
Comment from Mistydawn
I understand why it was best received and why it won the contest, it's a great feel good story packed full of emotions. The little boy's story sure pulls at your heartstrings. The little squabble between Helen and George was comical but very believable. Great job and congratulations.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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I understand why it was best received and why it won the contest, it's a great feel good story packed full of emotions. The little boy's story sure pulls at your heartstrings. The little squabble between Helen and George was comical but very believable. Great job and congratulations.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much, MistyDawn, for taking time to read my story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. I'm glad you liked it. :-)
Comment from XGoneX
Hi Ric,
So happy to see that you won this contest. So well deserved. You're so right. I wish you'll find someone to love you, if you haven't yet. My love has become my art, and it's okay.
This is a heartbreaking story. No child should go through this, but there's always a bright side. It made you who you are today. You had your grandmother, and probably you loved her as if she were your mother. I did with mine. I have no connection, bond whatsoever with my mother. And my children's father not only divorced me, he also divorced his children, if you get what I mean. I was the one breaking up and asking for the divorce, though. Don't regret it, but I never expected that he would never call his children again, not even on birthdays or Christmas. Particularly my youngest child resents him and says he's dead.
Thank you for sharing this story with such important message.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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Hi Ric,
So happy to see that you won this contest. So well deserved. You're so right. I wish you'll find someone to love you, if you haven't yet. My love has become my art, and it's okay.
This is a heartbreaking story. No child should go through this, but there's always a bright side. It made you who you are today. You had your grandmother, and probably you loved her as if she were your mother. I did with mine. I have no connection, bond whatsoever with my mother. And my children's father not only divorced me, he also divorced his children, if you get what I mean. I was the one breaking up and asking for the divorce, though. Don't regret it, but I never expected that he would never call his children again, not even on birthdays or Christmas. Particularly my youngest child resents him and says he's dead.
Thank you for sharing this story with such important message.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much for taking time to read my story. Sadly, there are so many forgotten people, young and old. I wish I could wash away all the hurt and pain from these children whose parent or parents have deserted or forgotten they need love and nurturing. Otherwise, other facets their personalities can lurch out in desperation to bite those who aren't guilty for their pent-up anger. A quadruple-edged sword. Your kind words and wonderfully generous six-star review are greatly appreciated. :-)
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
I never got a message about this one, If there are any I don't review it is for this reason.
Oh wow I just love this and the story line is a definite winner.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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I never got a message about this one, If there are any I don't review it is for this reason.
Oh wow I just love this and the story line is a definite winner.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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They don't send out notifications for contest entries. There are a few who still find out about these posts, but I have no idea how. Wish I did. I miss lots of posts, even yours when they are entered in contests. Oh, well, thanks for taking time to read my story. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)
Comment from Curly Girly
Hi, Ric. I enjoyed reading your story.
This is a clever kid:
I just play along and pretend to believe in the fat, white-bearded ol' man who wears the funny-red clothes. It makes my mom and grandmother happy."
Too many kids' lives are filled with broken promises; that's sad.
A Nice ending--family is everything--even if it's granny and not daddy.
Congrats on your worthy win.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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Hi, Ric. I enjoyed reading your story.
This is a clever kid:
I just play along and pretend to believe in the fat, white-bearded ol' man who wears the funny-red clothes. It makes my mom and grandmother happy."
Too many kids' lives are filled with broken promises; that's sad.
A Nice ending--family is everything--even if it's granny and not daddy.
Congrats on your worthy win.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much, Curly Girly, for taking time to read my story. Yes, sadly, there are so many forgotten people in this world, young and old. Those whom just a smile could change their lives. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)
Comment from KL Williams
This is such a precious touching story. There are far too many children in this circumstance unfortunately, and they just need someone to love them. Wonderfully written story. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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This is such a precious touching story. There are far too many children in this circumstance unfortunately, and they just need someone to love them. Wonderfully written story. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much, KL Williams, for taking time to read my story. Yes, sadly, there are many forgotten people, young and old. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)
Comment from smbau
Great story in a child's experience and eyes. Great dialogue structure as you develop the characters in the story. The love of a child, of relatives, friends is truly a gift. The title added, to direct readers to imagine the broken promise, which appears to be a child waiting patiently to see his dad. Wish you all the best.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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Great story in a child's experience and eyes. Great dialogue structure as you develop the characters in the story. The love of a child, of relatives, friends is truly a gift. The title added, to direct readers to imagine the broken promise, which appears to be a child waiting patiently to see his dad. Wish you all the best.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much, SAMBAU, for taking time to read my story. Sadly, there are many people who are forgotten, young and old. Your kind words and generous review are greatly appreciated. :-)
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Sadly so, yet love is the cure and will be our greatest most powerful weapon against all evil thrown upon us. United in the love we stand. :)
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Wow, you couldn't have said it more eloquently! :-)
Comment from Ulla
Wow Ric, this is the sweetest and most heartbreaking story I've read in a long time. No wonder you won with this one and congratulations. How cruel some parents can be. It brought me to tears ... All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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Wow Ric, this is the sweetest and most heartbreaking story I've read in a long time. No wonder you won with this one and congratulations. How cruel some parents can be. It brought me to tears ... All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 09-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much, Ulla, for taking time to read my story. Your kind words and generous six-star- review are greatly appreciated. they always mean the most from fellow writers whose work I enjoy so much. :-)
Comment from Linda Hughes
The story is wonderful. It reminds me, though, of decades ago, perhaps the 1950's. I'm sure it happens now, but it isn't depicted in any movies or TV that I've seen lately. We need to see that kind of thing as a role model of sorts these days. We move so fast in the twenty-first century, we forget to care about other people like neighbors. But couples still fight and parents still don't visit. Thank goodness for grandmas.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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The story is wonderful. It reminds me, though, of decades ago, perhaps the 1950's. I'm sure it happens now, but it isn't depicted in any movies or TV that I've seen lately. We need to see that kind of thing as a role model of sorts these days. We move so fast in the twenty-first century, we forget to care about other people like neighbors. But couples still fight and parents still don't visit. Thank goodness for grandmas.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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Yes, sometimes if it weren't for grandmas, and sadly, not all of the forgotten have anyone to fall back on. Thank you so much, Linda Hughes, for taking time to read my story. Your kind words and extra-special six-star review are greatly appreciated. I'm so glad you liked it. :-)
Comment from michaelcahill
Wow. You really cranked it up a notch here, my friend. You're showing you can handle any subject matter with ease. You're just growing like a major virus, dude. HAHAHA!!!
Awesome win here with a great story. Very real and I'm sure it hits home with all who read it. Keep rolling. I'll try and keep up. mike
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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Wow. You really cranked it up a notch here, my friend. You're showing you can handle any subject matter with ease. You're just growing like a major virus, dude. HAHAHA!!!
Awesome win here with a great story. Very real and I'm sure it hits home with all who read it. Keep rolling. I'll try and keep up. mike
Comment Written 09-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017
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Thank you so much, Michael, my friend, for taking time to read my story. I have missed reading your work, but surgery on both hands and wrists has drug my typing to a crawl. I stopped reading poetry first, then cut out another half of those I tried to keep up with. Your kind words and extra-special six-star review are greatly appreciated. :-)