One Man's Calling
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Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I haven't given you a six in a while, and I find myself with an abundance on a Saturday, so you're a lucky winner, lol!
It was a very well-written chapter - I couldn't find anything wrong. I want to be sad that Beth never gets a say in what makes her happy, but that's not how "the calling" works and Ben has had his share of disappointments, too. I'm sure they will be rewarded for their faithfulness when God is done with them.
Have a great weekend, Wayne. It's in the 70s here, which is fine with me.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2023
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I haven't given you a six in a while, and I find myself with an abundance on a Saturday, so you're a lucky winner, lol!
It was a very well-written chapter - I couldn't find anything wrong. I want to be sad that Beth never gets a say in what makes her happy, but that's not how "the calling" works and Ben has had his share of disappointments, too. I'm sure they will be rewarded for their faithfulness when God is done with them.
Have a great weekend, Wayne. It's in the 70s here, which is fine with me.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 02-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2023
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Yay me!!!!
Thank you!
Pleasant here in central Arkansas, considering.
And thank you again for the six stars!
Comment from JSD
Oh no! And it was all going so well. A moment's happiness followed by a descent into fear and dread again. But all will be well in the end, I am sure.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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Oh no! And it was all going so well. A moment's happiness followed by a descent into fear and dread again. But all will be well in the end, I am sure.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2023
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maybe, maybe not.
Thank you for your very nice review.
Comment from Wendy G
Feel a bit sorry for Beth missing her opportunity to settle and open a bakery. But Ben has to do what seems best in view of God's calling. He will have to forward an address in Alaska for the documents to be sent to. The trouble in the whole situation is that men shoot first and ask questions later.
Wendy
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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Feel a bit sorry for Beth missing her opportunity to settle and open a bakery. But Ben has to do what seems best in view of God's calling. He will have to forward an address in Alaska for the documents to be sent to. The trouble in the whole situation is that men shoot first and ask questions later.
Wendy
Comment Written 30-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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Yes they do, shoot first.
And an 1880s warden was pretty mad.
Thank you for your very nice review.
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Come on now! You are going too far with this he was exonerated. The prison people are aware of this. This is nonsense. I think I am going on strike. I like you and your writing most of the time, but this is one hammer on the head too many. Karen
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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Come on now! You are going too far with this he was exonerated. The prison people are aware of this. This is nonsense. I think I am going on strike. I like you and your writing most of the time, but this is one hammer on the head too many. Karen
Comment Written 30-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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smiley face here - Thank you for your review.
1880s - the warden didn't like the escape, thinks the preacher (Ben) was in on it since it happened in the church. With Ben escaped, there was never an order not to hang him. He figures he can plead ignorance since his last order was to hang Ben on that Saturday.
Even if the warden was prevented, it would not affect his communication with a sheriff. He could bluster all he wanted. Remember - 1880s.
What would you do if you were a mad warden, the sheriff of Fortuna, or Ben?
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I just think that the 27th calamity was one more than enough. Let him help others with theirs for a while. Karen
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K
Comment from Jim Wile
Well, that was a rotten state of affairs for Ben and Beth. How much better times we live in now with instant communications, nationwide access to law enforcement data and the like, and Ben wouldn't have had these problems.
Alaska, huh? This will be an exciting change of pace. Looking forward to seeing what kind of trouble he can get into up there! - Jim
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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Well, that was a rotten state of affairs for Ben and Beth. How much better times we live in now with instant communications, nationwide access to law enforcement data and the like, and Ben wouldn't have had these problems.
Alaska, huh? This will be an exciting change of pace. Looking forward to seeing what kind of trouble he can get into up there! - Jim
Comment Written 30-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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Thank you.
You know he'll find it.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
God's calling can be rough on a person's reputation. How sad that they have to leave again but Alaska sounds like an interesting place as it is during the gold rush up there and people can easily get lost if they don't call attention to themselves. Unfortunately, Ben's calling always brings attention to him.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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God's calling can be rough on a person's reputation. How sad that they have to leave again but Alaska sounds like an interesting place as it is during the gold rush up there and people can easily get lost if they don't call attention to themselves. Unfortunately, Ben's calling always brings attention to him.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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They don't lack for excitement!
Thank you for your very kind review.
Comment from eliz100
This is another excellent chapter. Well, it looks like Fortuna is not in God's plan. I look forward to the next chapter. I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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This is another excellent chapter. Well, it looks like Fortuna is not in God's plan. I look forward to the next chapter. I do not see any room for improvement. Have a blessed day.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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Thank you. Everyone wanted, and expected, that they settle down, but Ben's calling has not led that way.
Comment from lyenochka
Oh, I feel sorry for Beth. But she's a trooper! It would be so nice to settle down where they are welcomed and have friends. But I guess something keeps them moving. But how will the sheriff get all the papers to Alaska ?Where in Alaska? That's a huge span of land!
He handed ben a telegram. (Ben)
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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Oh, I feel sorry for Beth. But she's a trooper! It would be so nice to settle down where they are welcomed and have friends. But I guess something keeps them moving. But how will the sheriff get all the papers to Alaska ?Where in Alaska? That's a huge span of land!
He handed ben a telegram. (Ben)
Comment Written 30-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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Thank you.
Caps are very difficult for me. I'm always going back to fix 'em.
There's much more of Beth to come. (smiley face here)
Comment from royowen
So now it looks like Ben and Beth have been seconded to travel to Alaska, and that Sherrif Fortuna to receive the documents per the cancellation of the San Quentin execution, although it would be hard to leave somewhere one loves, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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So now it looks like Ben and Beth have been seconded to travel to Alaska, and that Sherrif Fortuna to receive the documents per the cancellation of the San Quentin execution, although it would be hard to leave somewhere one loves, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 30-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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Thank you. Yup. Nothing easy about following a calling. At least they have each other.
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Yep, I think God delights in testing us a little.
Comment from Ben Colder
Need a six for this. It is amazing how God makes and escape in the time of troubles. The Apostle Paul had so many close calls as well. However, God made an escape. Good story, Bro.
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reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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Need a six for this. It is amazing how God makes and escape in the time of troubles. The Apostle Paul had so many close calls as well. However, God made an escape. Good story, Bro.
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Comment Written 30-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 30-Nov-2023
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Thank you. I appreciate your review.