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Substitute Grandparents

My aunt's kindness

46 total reviews 
Comment from sunnilicious
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Love shared through old stories is a nice bonding experience. Well thought out. Nicely written. Good mix of narration and dialogue. And it's a true story, wonderful. Good picture.

Congratulations on the blue ribbon winnings.

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 30-Nov-2022
    Thank you for reviewing some of my recent writing. My aunt lived to be 103, and I still called her Grandma.
Comment from 1Dreamer
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How lucky you were to have such a wonderful aunt to take on the role of your grandmother. I too never had a grandmother I could call my own as both were gone while my parents were still teenagers. I could feel your pain and your joy in your story. Wishing you the best in the contest!

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 13-Nov-2022
    Thank you, and thanks for the six stars. I never forgot my aunt's kindness to a sad little girl. Aunt Grace lived to be 103 and I still called her Grandma.
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Comment from J L Graves
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This is such a sweet story. What a beautiful Grandma Grace and Grandpa Claude. Your story flowed well. The dialogue felt real, and I enjoyed reading the story.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
    Thank you for reading and the kind comments. I never forgot the kindness my aunt bestowed on a sad little girl.
    Hugs.
Comment from Rena Smith
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Awwwww, this is a beautiful story and I enjoyed reading it because it was a story about someone who was empathetic to someone. We need so much more of that today. People are not as empathetic as they used to be when I was growing up as a child. I also like this story because it is just a simple story about love and kindness. It was very interesting and it wasn't too long. It was short and to the point, good story, thank you.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
    Thank you. I never forgot my aunt's kindness to a sad little girl. She lived to be 103 and I still called her Grandma.
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Comment from LateBloomer
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Hello author, a heartwarming story. I was raised by my grandmother, so I understand and know a grandma's love. Unfortunately, my mother died young. My children had a grandma for a few years, but my youngest only has vague memories of her. It was always a sad time when it was take your grandparents to school--mine had none. They were in nursery school. After the first year, I use to keep them home on that day. Your story is real and filled with high sensory appeal. I had a special aunt too, so I understand the connection. That one-on-one time makes a child feel so important and loved. The bond built is eternal.

Of special note:
I had a grandma of my own now, and I think she was happy to have someone call her Grandma.

(I'm sure she was happy to have you call her Grandma. You were a gift to each other and Uncle Claude too. You became a family within a family. Just beautiful.)

I love the photo. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck.
LateBloomer

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
    Thank you. That is the only photo of my uncle and aunt toegether. It was taken in 1953, so I would have been seven. I never forgot their kindness to a sad little girl.
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Comment from Mariana Convery
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I can relate to this. Although, I did know my grandma on my mother's side and spent one summer in Germany with my father's mother before she died, but I never had a grandpa. It's a beautiful story with a very well thought out reflection in the end.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2022
    Thank you. My grandparents were all gone by the time I was born. I never forgot my aunt's kindness to a sad little girl.
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reply by Mariana Convery on 11-Nov-2022
    Hugs back.
Comment from Raul1
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An interesting story of your aunt Grace and the adventure you have enjoyed with her. I like how you structured your story. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
    Thank you for reading and commenting.
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Comment from Jay Squires
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What a sweet story. I always had a grandmother, so I never experienced your unique need. My grandmother had arthritis so bad that she was wheel-chair bound. We didn't do much together. I had more activity with my aunts and uncles, as did you, but I always had a grandmother to fall back on ... to be spoiled by.

"I was child ten of twelve, so by the time I came along," [Sounds like you're saying is that you "came along" at age 10 or 12.]

Good luck in the contest with your very touching story.

Jay


 Comment Written 10-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
    Thank you. I will look at it again and correct if need be. I appteciate the tip.
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Comment from papa55mike
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At least you had a loving aunt and uncle to fill in for your grandparents. What a wonderfully written story.

Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
    Thank you. I'm happy you enjoyed the story. And thanks for the six stars, I appreciate them. My aunt and uncle were special folks.
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Comment from Ric Myworld
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We never forget kindness bestowed upon us at any age, or realize the impression it will make on us throughout a lifetime. Thanks for sharing your fine story.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2022


reply by the author on 10-Nov-2022
    Thank you. I never forgot my aunt and uncle. My aunt lived to 103 and I still called her Grandma.
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