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Christmas Surprises

The children received ice skates and a fishing pole.

5 total reviews 
Comment from Teri7
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This is a very sweet and well written fiction Family Story you have penned. it is a good story that helps others to think of something good they can do to help others during this holiday season. thank you for sharing. Best wishes in the contest, Teri

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2021
    Thank you.
Comment from chatterbox1
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Oh yes! I got goose bumps from reading your story. First, because I know cold winters (Maine, Montana, Michigan, northern Ontario, Colorado). Second for the kid's decision to pay it forward next Christmas. Well done.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2021
    Thanks.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2021
    Thanks.
Comment from Sandra Barlow
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An endearing story and inspirational as well. When I first started reading it, I thought it was a true story, then I saw it was fiction. A little disappointed that you didn't actually know this family. I enjoyed reading it.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2021
    Thank you.
Comment from C. Gale Burnett
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What a wonderful family story. I enjoyed reading of the closeness of the family, their appreciation for each other in hard times and good times.
I loved how you spotlighted Fred and Greg, expressing their joy of being with family, while thanks to a mysterious gifter, learning how to ice skate and fish. Great imagery. You took the story to a beautiful place in the last paragraph.


 Comment Written 05-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2021
    Thanks.
reply by C. Gale Burnett on 06-Oct-2021
    You are so very, very welcome.
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2021
    :)
Comment from lancellot
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Aw, that was a very nice story. It would work as a Christmas tale too. I think the simple and profound message of giving to the needy and enjoying the simple things of being together will elevate this story. The committee loves tales like this. Well done, and a smart idea, with lots of heart.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2021
    Thanks.