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The exchange

The ultimate gift ...

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Comment from Bill Schott
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This story, The Exchange, was a great read on a tough subject. The message of hope and salvation comes through loudly as Maria's prayers are answered and a soul is redirected to God's kingdom. Nice.

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 10-Dec-2021
    Thank you very much Bill. Much was fact, but some fiction mixed in.
    I am glad you enjoyed it, and appreciated the message as well. Wendy
Comment from LJbutterfly
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This is a beautiful story demonstrating the love of family and faith in God. You delivered the powerful message of eternal life through the prayer Maria prayed for her father. Your story also included the true meaning of Christmas which - "the Savior of the world is being celebrated." Congratulations on winning the contest.

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 09-Dec-2021
    Thank you so much, for your review and your congratulations. I am so glad you enjoyed the story.
    Wendy
Comment from Paul McFarland
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What a great Christmas story, Wendy. The "Beautiful exchange" idea was a good one. Congratulations on the win. It is well deserved. See you on the poetry side.

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 09-Dec-2021
    Thank you very much Paul. Glad you enjoyed my story!
    Wendy
Comment from Aussie
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A touching poem at this special time of year. Many a patient has been scared of death, but we know that Jesus will take us home. He told us, "In my Father's house are many mansions, I go to take you there." Thanks for sharing and congratulations on winning poem of the month (you will) K xx

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 09-Dec-2021
    What a lovely review Kay - many thanks! I am never very confident of winning anything here. It's hard to know what others will enjoy, but I appreciate your wonderful optimism!
    Wendy
Comment from Gert sherwood
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The ultimate gift ...
The exchange
Wendy G
I read your tearful story. The way you wrote this story, you made it sound that it actually happen. Their were many parts of your story that made me tearful. Your last two paragraphs are beautiful
Gert

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 08-Dec-2021
    Thank you Gert. A beautiful and thoughtful review. Parts of it are fiction, but some is fact. (I did lose my father on Christmas Eve, and I did pray a similar prayer with him before he died.)
    Wendy
reply by Gert sherwood on 08-Dec-2021
    Wendy
    You are most welcome
    Gert
Comment from Patty Palmer
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This was truly a Christmas story that held blessings. Sadly the father passed away, but he did so after accepting the Lord. It would be a beautiful exchange, their dad celebrating in heaven, and on earth, we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Good luck with the contest!
Patty

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 08-Dec-2021
    Thank you very much Patty. A lovely review, and thoughtful. Thanks too for your good wishes.
    Wendy
Comment from Susan Newell
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Wendy,

This deserves a six, but I am out. What a wonderful principle you wove into a story that could have been filled with sorrow and handwringing. Indeed, an exchange made through grace.

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 08-Dec-2021
    Thank you very much Susan. I appreciate your lovely words!
reply by Susan Newell on 08-Dec-2021
    This is really a beautiful commentary on everlasting life.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Excellent entry for the ~ Christmas ~ Fiction Story writing prompt contest.

It's a beautiful story of answered prayers between daughter and father. it has a happy ending

It's a stunning and dramatic story in its entirety, compelling. Good form.

Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 08-Dec-2021
    Thank you so much Gypsy. I appreciate your very kind words, and also your good wishes.
    Wendy
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
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A very touching story about the loss of a father who entered the eternal gates. Prayers were answered for three of the daughter's prayers; when she arrived home, she felt content.

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 08-Dec-2021
    Thank you very much Rosemary. I am glad to read that you liked my story.
    Wendy
Comment from Judy Lawless
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This is a beautiful and heart-wrenching story, Wendy. You've done an excellent job of conveying all the emotions, the love and compassion of his family and his care givers. It's wonderful that his daughter could still find joy in the Christmas celebrations. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 08-Dec-2021
    Thank you very much Judy. I appreciate your support, and positive words and good wishes!
    Wendy