My Heart
My dad knew my heart.18 total reviews
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Verna,
I enjoyed your entry for the "Share Your Story" contest. Yes, it was so wonderful that your father never questioned you, but instead defended you to Mrs. Phillips.
The other thing that interests me is why would Mrs. Phillips accuse you without total evidence. Why would she accuse you at all? I'm thinking she may have had a vendetta against your father. Parishioners can be quite critical if they want to get rid of a certain pastor. I've seen them in action. Most of the time, they are "pillars" of the church. (They like to run the show, so to speak.)
Back around 1977, I was Bus Captain for our outreach program to the Nerepis Valley. Our pastor, Rev. Win Clark, had me visiting the kids along the route every Saturday, telling them to watch for the Sunday School bus the nest morning. After a few weeks, we were bringing more kids back to our church than the Sunday School Superintendent figured she could handle. She came to me and said: "Don't visit those kids any more!" That's how things work sometimes in church. People with more authority than the Pastor say what's on their mind. It wasn't too long after that incident that our church rented the Nerepis Women's Institute building. It had no heat except a woodstove. That autumn, I taught Sunday School in the bus because there were too many kids. Needless to say, we only rented that building for one winter, and then we began the construction of the Nerepis Baptist Church.
Good Luck in the contest!
Hugs,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2024
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Hi Verna,
I enjoyed your entry for the "Share Your Story" contest. Yes, it was so wonderful that your father never questioned you, but instead defended you to Mrs. Phillips.
The other thing that interests me is why would Mrs. Phillips accuse you without total evidence. Why would she accuse you at all? I'm thinking she may have had a vendetta against your father. Parishioners can be quite critical if they want to get rid of a certain pastor. I've seen them in action. Most of the time, they are "pillars" of the church. (They like to run the show, so to speak.)
Back around 1977, I was Bus Captain for our outreach program to the Nerepis Valley. Our pastor, Rev. Win Clark, had me visiting the kids along the route every Saturday, telling them to watch for the Sunday School bus the nest morning. After a few weeks, we were bringing more kids back to our church than the Sunday School Superintendent figured she could handle. She came to me and said: "Don't visit those kids any more!" That's how things work sometimes in church. People with more authority than the Pastor say what's on their mind. It wasn't too long after that incident that our church rented the Nerepis Women's Institute building. It had no heat except a woodstove. That autumn, I taught Sunday School in the bus because there were too many kids. Needless to say, we only rented that building for one winter, and then we began the construction of the Nerepis Baptist Church.
Good Luck in the contest!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment Written 12-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2024
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Hi again, Kimbob. You're quite astute. Indeed, Mrs Phillips (not her real name) had an agenda against my dad and my mom. She did some serious damage with her gossip about them. What a blessing God has allowed you to be with the children's ministry. I'm always glad to get acquainted with a fellow believer. -a hug right back to you, Verna
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the Share Your Story contest. I admire your dad for knowing you so well and the way he put his trust on you.
Well done!
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wouds inflicted by reason" -- Novali
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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Excellent entry for the Share Your Story contest. I admire your dad for knowing you so well and the way he put his trust on you.
Well done!
Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wouds inflicted by reason" -- Novali
Comment Written 11-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much for a great review, Gypsy. He was my hero!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a sweet natured story Verna and your Father had great faith in you which in turn gave you the confidence to be proud of yourself. Children these days seem much more spiteful than I remember when my children were raised, I see tantrums in my own Grandchildren that fill me with shame Verna. How times have changed. I enjoyed your fine story of innocence, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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This is a sweet natured story Verna and your Father had great faith in you which in turn gave you the confidence to be proud of yourself. Children these days seem much more spiteful than I remember when my children were raised, I see tantrums in my own Grandchildren that fill me with shame Verna. How times have changed. I enjoyed your fine story of innocence, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 11-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much, sweet Dolly, for a very thought full review. It's true-the times have changed!
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, My Heart, is a warm and loving remembrance of your dad, which, I'm sure, frames your total recollection of your youth as it concerns your father and how he spoke of you to others. That is a great memory.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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This story, My Heart, is a warm and loving remembrance of your dad, which, I'm sure, frames your total recollection of your youth as it concerns your father and how he spoke of you to others. That is a great memory.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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Thanks Bill for an excellent review. As always, you get right to the heart of a piece.
Comment from Wendy G
What an unpleasant woman to make a false accusation against you. It is a fine testimony to your character and to that of your father to know you well enough that he could reply with absolute certainty that you were innocent. Thanks for sharing and best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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What an unpleasant woman to make a false accusation against you. It is a fine testimony to your character and to that of your father to know you well enough that he could reply with absolute certainty that you were innocent. Thanks for sharing and best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 11-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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Thank you Wendy for you thoughtful review. I appreciate your kind words very much.
Comment from Sally Law
Verna dear,
Well, I know your heart from afar and can't imagine such an accusation. It's nice to have a parent that has your back and believes the best like 1 Corinthians 13: love believes the best, hopes all thimgs, endures all things. Love never fails. Beautiful story , my friend. Sending you my best today as always and my very best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sal Xoxo
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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Verna dear,
Well, I know your heart from afar and can't imagine such an accusation. It's nice to have a parent that has your back and believes the best like 1 Corinthians 13: love believes the best, hopes all thimgs, endures all things. Love never fails. Beautiful story , my friend. Sending you my best today as always and my very best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sal Xoxo
Comment Written 10-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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Sal, Some have thought maybe I had stuck my tongue out, but I appreciate your knowing me well enough that you knew I hadn't. This is a beautiful review. Hugs, Verna
Comment from Rachelle Allen
This is the most beautiful story. How you must have treasured that moment because you knew that YOUR dad was exceptional. Especially back in those times, parents weren't big on standing up for their kids the way they do with (and certain not with the rabid ferocity!) today.
Lovely work here. I hope it's in the Winner's Circle of the Share Your Story contest!! xoxox
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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This is the most beautiful story. How you must have treasured that moment because you knew that YOUR dad was exceptional. Especially back in those times, parents weren't big on standing up for their kids the way they do with (and certain not with the rabid ferocity!) today.
Lovely work here. I hope it's in the Winner's Circle of the Share Your Story contest!! xoxox
Comment Written 10-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much for your lovely review and the kind, affirming words. Indeed, my dad was my hero.Th
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I had a dad I felt like that about, too! xo
Comment from Liz O'Neill
Hi Verna I will introduce myself to you. My name is Liz. You are so fortunate to have a father who was on your side and would defend you. There will be many reading here who will not be able to identify with your joy. I always find it refreshing to find someone who had a wonderful relationship with their father. I don't find it sad. I find it wonderful to know it exists.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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Hi Verna I will introduce myself to you. My name is Liz. You are so fortunate to have a father who was on your side and would defend you. There will be many reading here who will not be able to identify with your joy. I always find it refreshing to find someone who had a wonderful relationship with their father. I don't find it sad. I find it wonderful to know it exists.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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Thank you, Liz, for your introducing yourself (I'm glad to meet you) and for your wonderful review. Indeed I was blessed to have a very special dad and a close relationship with him.
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I'm happy for you... I had a great relationship with my mother.
Comment from BOO ghost
Oh, another spectacular Share Your Story contest. BOO is reading...That day when we got home after church, Dad told me he needed to talk to me. He said that Mrs. Phillips had come to him to say she saw me stick my tongue out at those little poor children. Oh? So, the girl didn't stick her tongue out? Why did the church congregation member accuse that girl of sticking her tongue out? Who is telling the truth? The father believed his child, naturally.
BOO!
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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Oh, another spectacular Share Your Story contest. BOO is reading...That day when we got home after church, Dad told me he needed to talk to me. He said that Mrs. Phillips had come to him to say she saw me stick my tongue out at those little poor children. Oh? So, the girl didn't stick her tongue out? Why did the church congregation member accuse that girl of sticking her tongue out? Who is telling the truth? The father believed his child, naturally.
BOO!
Comment Written 10-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2024
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I appreciate your excellent review. Dad was correct in knowing I would never stick my tongue out at little children I felt sorry for.- My big brother and his teasing, now that's a different story! Dad knew that, too. The old lady was just a mean-spirited old lady!
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What I figured,
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Comment from patcelaw
This is very well written, and I enjoyed listening to it very much. It flows very well when it is read aloud. This premise of your story is one that needs to be applauded for a father to stand up for his daughter because he knew her heart. Patricia.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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This is very well written, and I enjoyed listening to it very much. It flows very well when it is read aloud. This premise of your story is one that needs to be applauded for a father to stand up for his daughter because he knew her heart. Patricia.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2024
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Thank you so much, Patricia, for your review and for "getting" my story.
