One Man's Calling
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Comment from Wendy G
So pleased he has been exonerated and the truth revealed. Thankful that God helped him to escape so he wouldn't be hanged. What emotional drama. But God's ways are perfect, always, and He will choose the time and manner of Ben's death, not man. Well written.
Wendy
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2023
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So pleased he has been exonerated and the truth revealed. Thankful that God helped him to escape so he wouldn't be hanged. What emotional drama. But God's ways are perfect, always, and He will choose the time and manner of Ben's death, not man. Well written.
Wendy
Comment Written 28-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2023
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Thank you. I really appreciate your review.
And thank you for the six stars!!!!
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Many of them are six star worthy. We don't receive enough!
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Thank you. You're the best.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
This is excellent story depicting a certain time period. Your presentation. The writing and Author Notes are very good. You use expressive words and colorful imagery.
Best wishes,
Alexandra
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2023
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This is excellent story depicting a certain time period. Your presentation. The writing and Author Notes are very good. You use expressive words and colorful imagery.
Best wishes,
Alexandra
Comment Written 28-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2023
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Thank you for your very kind review.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This is beautifully expressed, Wayne. I already felt quite emotional when you described Ben "pinching back tears of joy." He's so humble and disciplined and bears his troubles and delights so stoically and with great dignity. Then Beth's traumatic experience provides him with the invited opportunity to share all that he has so bravely endured, not for himself but to provide inspiration and courage to others. Thanks for sharing this excellent read. Debbie
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2023
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This is beautifully expressed, Wayne. I already felt quite emotional when you described Ben "pinching back tears of joy." He's so humble and disciplined and bears his troubles and delights so stoically and with great dignity. Then Beth's traumatic experience provides him with the invited opportunity to share all that he has so bravely endured, not for himself but to provide inspiration and courage to others. Thanks for sharing this excellent read. Debbie
Comment Written 28-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2023
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Thank you. i really appreciate your terrific review!
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An absolute pleasure!
Comment from Iza Deleanu
So, Ben have finally made his equal:) is there a romance starting and going on in the next chapter, for sure he needs a good wife:) Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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So, Ben have finally made his equal:) is there a romance starting and going on in the next chapter, for sure he needs a good wife:) Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Thank you for your very nice review.
Comment from eliz100
This is another excellent chapter. I am so glad Ben has been pardoned and his prison escape will not be on his record. I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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This is another excellent chapter. I am so glad Ben has been pardoned and his prison escape will not be on his record. I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Thank you for your nice review.
(Actually, he was exonerated, not pardoned.)
smiley face here
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I stand corrected.
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I stand corrected.
Comment from Jim Wile
Finally some resolution for Ben in the murder case! So, Henry came through in a big way.
Now it appears there is a love interest in the offing. Will there be room in Ben's life for that? We'll see.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Finally some resolution for Ben in the murder case! So, Henry came through in a big way.
Now it appears there is a love interest in the offing. Will there be room in Ben's life for that? We'll see.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Thank you. I figured the news would please.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I wonder how many people can appreciate the reference to a Sears and Roebuck greenhouse; here in St. Augustine, we have a two-story home that was built from S&R mail order material.
The line, "I'm just the paperboy . . ." is a refreshing change from the overused "I'm just the messenger."
Euthanasia? How did I not get that? Because she didn't feed the child? I wouldn't starve a child though; maybe quicker, with a pillow. I know what the Christian answer to that is, but I don't see a need for a child to suffer.
I never expected a budding romance, but I like it!
Pam
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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I wonder how many people can appreciate the reference to a Sears and Roebuck greenhouse; here in St. Augustine, we have a two-story home that was built from S&R mail order material.
The line, "I'm just the paperboy . . ." is a refreshing change from the overused "I'm just the messenger."
Euthanasia? How did I not get that? Because she didn't feed the child? I wouldn't starve a child though; maybe quicker, with a pillow. I know what the Christian answer to that is, but I don't see a need for a child to suffer.
I never expected a budding romance, but I like it!
Pam
Comment Written 27-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Thank you. I hoped you would approve. What I feared was reviewers labeling me some sort of male, knight-in-shining-armor chauvinist where a man has to save the damsel in distress. (The book began 62 chapters ago with Ben saving Livvy from a drunk.)
I try to surprise. With a character such as Ben, it would be way too easy to be predictable.
A midwife would use a pillow, I'm sure. With full breasts and a starving-to-death baby, Beth was being eaten alive with guilt.
Comment from BethShelby
This is another good chapter. I'm relieved that the conviction against Ben has been resolved. Well there ever come a point at which God convinces me that he should have a helpmate in his wife? He seems attracted to women but he feels they have no place in his life,
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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This is another good chapter. I'm relieved that the conviction against Ben has been resolved. Well there ever come a point at which God convinces me that he should have a helpmate in his wife? He seems attracted to women but he feels they have no place in his life,
Comment Written 27-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Thank you.
Ben is back on track, following God one day at a time.
Comment from JSD
And the whole trial and prison saga was ok after all. Well done for taking me down all sorts of possibilities and then leaving me at the best one. Excellent stuff, as usual!
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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And the whole trial and prison saga was ok after all. Well done for taking me down all sorts of possibilities and then leaving me at the best one. Excellent stuff, as usual!
Comment Written 27-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Thank you.
Yes, it was way better than being hung for something he didn't do.
Comment from Judith B.
Such a mixture of tragedy and trauma and guilt and healing. You carry the reader through it all even when it is an unpleasant journey. The end of the chapter leaves the reader hopeful and waiting for more. Please let me know when there is more of this story. I am out of 6 star ratings, by the way.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Such a mixture of tragedy and trauma and guilt and healing. You carry the reader through it all even when it is an unpleasant journey. The end of the chapter leaves the reader hopeful and waiting for more. Please let me know when there is more of this story. I am out of 6 star ratings, by the way.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2023
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Thank you for your very kind review.
I've been posting a new chapter about every 3 days.