Reminiscing
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Chapter 2 Steven"A collection of short stories
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Comment from Patrick Bernardy
Hello again Barbara! (Port Raid Review #2)
---This is an adorable story about the perseverance of children when they really want something, and either the power of prayer (if you believe) or the eccentricities of probability (if you don't).
---You did the right thing in refusing Steven the curly fries. But the way an intelligent child thinks is well on display, here. He accepted the fact that you said no to the curly fries, and then had the insight that you had NOT told him no to a gumball. He also knew that a starred gumball would give him his curly fries. This is quite the feat of reason for a child!
---There were just a couple little punctuation things I wanted to point out if you agree:
-----"Lyenochka, one of my favorite authors on FanStory[,] wrote a short story titled, 'Spirit's Nudge'."
-----"Steven enjoyed his curly fries as Andrew[,] and I shook our heads." --This comma is not necessary.
I am enjoying these stories of your family, Barbara! Pookie and I shall be back in a bit with another review!
Eyepatch Patrick (and Pookie)
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2024
Hello again Barbara! (Port Raid Review #2)
---This is an adorable story about the perseverance of children when they really want something, and either the power of prayer (if you believe) or the eccentricities of probability (if you don't).
---You did the right thing in refusing Steven the curly fries. But the way an intelligent child thinks is well on display, here. He accepted the fact that you said no to the curly fries, and then had the insight that you had NOT told him no to a gumball. He also knew that a starred gumball would give him his curly fries. This is quite the feat of reason for a child!
---There were just a couple little punctuation things I wanted to point out if you agree:
-----"Lyenochka, one of my favorite authors on FanStory[,] wrote a short story titled, 'Spirit's Nudge'."
-----"Steven enjoyed his curly fries as Andrew[,] and I shook our heads." --This comma is not necessary.
I am enjoying these stories of your family, Barbara! Pookie and I shall be back in a bit with another review!
Eyepatch Patrick (and Pookie)
Comment Written 24-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2024
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I will get on those comma errors. I hate commas. LOL I do appreciate the help.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Another charming story in your reminiscing book. It looks like this is the type of book that insists on telling itself. Those are often the best kind!! I just love the interplay over the fries, then Steven prays for and gets curly fries. That was too cute!!
Thanks for sharing,
Hugs,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
Another charming story in your reminiscing book. It looks like this is the type of book that insists on telling itself. Those are often the best kind!! I just love the interplay over the fries, then Steven prays for and gets curly fries. That was too cute!!
Thanks for sharing,
Hugs,
Rhonda
Comment Written 12-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Thank you for going back and reading this post. I appreciate it.
Comment from Neonewman
Ha!
See, God provides. It may have interrupted the lesson, but you have to admit, that was pretty darned cool. Thank you for sharing this memory. Great idea!
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2024
Ha!
See, God provides. It may have interrupted the lesson, but you have to admit, that was pretty darned cool. Thank you for sharing this memory. Great idea!
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 10-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2024
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God works in mysterious way. Steven is 31 years old and still loves the Lord. That's a huge win. Thank you for the kind review.
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I love that!
Comment from Kahlani
What a delightful story. It really brings home the power of prayer. I'm new to FanStory, but will check out Lyenochka's post 'Spirit's Nudge.' Thanks for the tip.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2024
What a delightful story. It really brings home the power of prayer. I'm new to FanStory, but will check out Lyenochka's post 'Spirit's Nudge.' Thanks for the tip.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2024
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Welcome!!! Lyenochka is one of our best authors and is a really nice person. Thank you for dropping by and sharing this kind review with us.
Comment from Dawn Munro
(Lyenochka, one of my favorite author's on FanStory -- no apostrophe needed for authors)
Hahahaha! What a charming story, and I (for one) say, "Why not? Jesus loves it when we call on Him! "
Hugs to that child (no doubt a big man now... *smile.)
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2024
(Lyenochka, one of my favorite author's on FanStory -- no apostrophe needed for authors)
Hahahaha! What a charming story, and I (for one) say, "Why not? Jesus loves it when we call on Him! "
Hugs to that child (no doubt a big man now... *smile.)
Comment Written 03-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2024
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Steven is 31 an continues to love the Lord. I have made the correction. Thank you for the kind review.
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Still give him a hug from his "aunt" Deborah Dawn. :)
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Barbara,
How often has God granted us prayers that were frivolous or perhaps not in line with what one would think of as worthy of God's time. Even the most mundane things in our lives are important to the Lord. I'm glad that Steven's prayer was answered in the affirmative. Thanks for sharing this gal.
Tom
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2024
Hello Barbara,
How often has God granted us prayers that were frivolous or perhaps not in line with what one would think of as worthy of God's time. Even the most mundane things in our lives are important to the Lord. I'm glad that Steven's prayer was answered in the affirmative. Thanks for sharing this gal.
Tom
Comment Written 03-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2024
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God wants use to share every part of our lives with Him. Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Hard to argue against success. (as much as you might want to)
This story reminded me of a prayer my son, Steven lifted up while having lunch at Arby's. - Missing a comma after 'Steven'.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
Hard to argue against success. (as much as you might want to)
This story reminded me of a prayer my son, Steven lifted up while having lunch at Arby's. - Missing a comma after 'Steven'.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Thank you for the catch and the kind review.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Steven sounds so cute... it reminds me of my grandson, Atticus. Kids know what strings to pull effectively. LoL. Even with God.
Kids are wiser than adults sometimes.
Well done
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
Steven sounds so cute... it reminds me of my grandson, Atticus. Kids know what strings to pull effectively. LoL. Even with God.
Kids are wiser than adults sometimes.
Well done
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Steven was a master at pulling strings and at 31 still is. LOL Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Douglas Goff
What a fantastically cute story. I would be 500 pounds if I knew as a child that praying for food worked.
Kids really do do and say the funniest things. (I said do do)
Douglas
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
What a fantastically cute story. I would be 500 pounds if I knew as a child that praying for food worked.
Kids really do do and say the funniest things. (I said do do)
Douglas
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
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I understand the do do. LOL Yes, my boys were all characters. Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This was really amusing. What is it with kids that they insist on one thing and then demand the opposite? Who know prayers could be so effective? I hope he still has a grasp on faith like he had at that time.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
This was really amusing. What is it with kids that they insist on one thing and then demand the opposite? Who know prayers could be so effective? I hope he still has a grasp on faith like he had at that time.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
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Steven does still have a strong faith. I think part of it started here. Thank you for the kind review.