Christmas Was Cancelled
Dad doesn't believe21 total reviews
Comment from karenina
Another wonderful Christmas story! This is such a difficult time of year for those struggling emotionally, financially, and feeling desperate and alone.
The ebullient Christmas spirit in the children filled this with grace, Carol!
It is true...
Gifts are special but lackluster when compared with love shared and memories made!
Karenina
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Another wonderful Christmas story! This is such a difficult time of year for those struggling emotionally, financially, and feeling desperate and alone.
The ebullient Christmas spirit in the children filled this with grace, Carol!
It is true...
Gifts are special but lackluster when compared with love shared and memories made!
Karenina
Comment Written 17-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Yes, I have found that sharing my stories and spreading my own type of love and cheer through my stories gives me more gratification than anything else. Thank you as always,
Love, Carol
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The secret all writers know is they can create their own happiness within their stories.
Comment from Jacob1395
This is another wonderful Christmas story, Carol. I think it is sad when people no longer believe in the magic of Christmas, I think I stopped believing in Santa when I was nine. It does take a lot of the fun out of Christmas, I think. A well written piece, I enjoyed reading it.
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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This is another wonderful Christmas story, Carol. I think it is sad when people no longer believe in the magic of Christmas, I think I stopped believing in Santa when I was nine. It does take a lot of the fun out of Christmas, I think. A well written piece, I enjoyed reading it.
Comment Written 12-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Jacob! My "darling" brother had me look down the cold air register when I was five so I could see my parents putting the presents under the tree. I never did forgive him for that, but he went on to do a lot worse... Hope you continue to enjoy the stories.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from royowen
I liked the way you write, but all goodness, mercy, generosity emanates from the throne of grace and God's servants respond to it, being their Master's outworking of goodwill, and that belongs to everyone that hopes, beautifully written Carol, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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I liked the way you write, but all goodness, mercy, generosity emanates from the throne of grace and God's servants respond to it, being their Master's outworking of goodwill, and that belongs to everyone that hopes, beautifully written Carol, blessings Roy
Comment Written 11-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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By the Grace of our LOrd, is the only reason I can enjoy what I love to do. He has blessed me and I will be forever grateful.
Smiles, Carol
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Me too
Comment from Ulla
Aw, Carol, this is the sweetest and best Christmas story I have read for a very long time. The children are happy and as for their father, he had a helping hand. The future looks so much better for all of them.
What a lovely read. Hugs, Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2024
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Aw, Carol, this is the sweetest and best Christmas story I have read for a very long time. The children are happy and as for their father, he had a helping hand. The future looks so much better for all of them.
What a lovely read. Hugs, Ulla xcx
Comment Written 11-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2024
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Thank you so much Ulla. I've been a bit depressed since returning home and could not imagine anything better to lift my spirits than to write happy, warm and fuzzy stories about Christmas. I am thrilled you enjoyed it. Hope you are enjoying yourself during this season.
Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment from Brenda Strauser
Carol, this is a well written christmas story. It is very descriptive and interesting. I enjoyed reading it. I liked how you stressed the real meaning of christmas. Great job. Love, Brenda
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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Carol, this is a well written christmas story. It is very descriptive and interesting. I enjoyed reading it. I liked how you stressed the real meaning of christmas. Great job. Love, Brenda
Comment Written 11-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Brenda...I like the holiday spirt and all the fun, but I think we must always keep in mind the true meaning. Thanks so much for the review.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from BethShelby
Well, you are just full of the Christmas spirit girl. All the stories you have written lately has been about Christmas. I wish I had the Christmas spirit this year. I've got a bad case of shingles and I'm kind of down.
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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Well, you are just full of the Christmas spirit girl. All the stories you have written lately has been about Christmas. I wish I had the Christmas spirit this year. I've got a bad case of shingles and I'm kind of down.
Comment Written 11-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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I don't really have the Christmas spirit...just the opposite, but if I keep writing about happy endings, maybe some of it might stick to me.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
Carol,
What a lovely story about Christmas magic. It can be overwhelming for people this time of year when money is tight and they feel inadequate. This story brings joy at the end.
Well done my friend
Love ya lots,
Cecilia
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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Carol,
What a lovely story about Christmas magic. It can be overwhelming for people this time of year when money is tight and they feel inadequate. This story brings joy at the end.
Well done my friend
Love ya lots,
Cecilia
Comment Written 11-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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That's what its all about...trying to find peace, love and joy and make it through the holidays and into next year. Some times it's a tough call.
Smiles, Carol
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Carol,
It is because I can tell you from personal experience I hate this time of year. Childhood trauma took my joy away a long time ago. When my kids were younger I would decorate and do the whole holiday thing, but it was hard. Now my boys are grown and I don't decorate anymore. I have a tree and all the decorations, but it doesn't go up often. I wonder if our parents really knew the trauma caused would affect us so much. I am a survivor and a warrior and I just keep on keeping on.
Cecilia
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I use to think I was doing all the decorating and party planning because my children wanted it...then I discovered it was my way of covering up the trauma in my life. If everything was glitzy and filled with glam, life must be good right? I have a village of ceramic houses...enough to fill a basement and several trains sets to go with it. My husband use to help me and we had fun. All the neighbors would come to see it. Then Carissa and the girls loved it but now no one cares...they do't even come to my house...so this year they remained in their boxes. I did put up the tree when I got home but only one...Yes I have several. I use dot decorate my yard with them and the deer. Silly me!
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Carol,
I'm sorry I know what that's like. Maybe that's why I decorated occasionally after my kids were grown. I don't know. This year we have no decorations. Not an option. I would just as soon go to bed tonight and wake up and it's Jan. 1st.
The time is flying so soon this holiday will come and go. I think it's great that you have a village and trains, but if no one cares but you what's the point.
Cecilia
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That's why they are sitting in boxes this year...Maybe next year if I am spending more time here along. I do enjoy them and I have passed the enjoyment on to my great granddaughters now. I gave them a small village of six. They loved it.
Smiles, Carol
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Well maybe they will build a village and carry on the tradition. That would be nice. Did you give them part of your village or are they a different set.
Hey how are your book sales doing. I went on to Amazon to do a review, but I couldn't find where to do it.
Cecilia
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Is there anything I can do? If you need to talk we can...I am always here for you.
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No I'm doing okay. I got happy pills that keep even keeled. The shrink just added another one and mood is so much better.
The same goes for you if you need to talk I'm always here for you. I will send my phone number via email.
Love ya sis,
Cecilia
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Love you too!
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:) Thanks sister
Comment from Wendy G
Another fine Christmas story - please put all these into a book - it will bve such a lovely one. Santa was honest with the faaather - the money for whiskey could have been used for small gifts, and he could have decorated the tree, made the cookies ... It doesn't have to be extravagant to bring happiness. Lovely writing!!
Wendy
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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Another fine Christmas story - please put all these into a book - it will bve such a lovely one. Santa was honest with the faaather - the money for whiskey could have been used for small gifts, and he could have decorated the tree, made the cookies ... It doesn't have to be extravagant to bring happiness. Lovely writing!!
Wendy
Comment Written 11-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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Thanks Wendy. I try to show that in my stories that it isn't about huge presents or lots of money, but its about caring and appreciating what you have. Thanks for reading and enjoying.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from pome lover
Oh my, what an inspiring story! Full of the Christmas spirit! Thank heavens for good old St. Nick to teach Dad a lesson, and his friend to offer him a job! And Dad didn't have to do anything, but he did appreciate it. That was good.
I'm sorta pullin' your leg, as you can tell.
Katharine
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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Oh my, what an inspiring story! Full of the Christmas spirit! Thank heavens for good old St. Nick to teach Dad a lesson, and his friend to offer him a job! And Dad didn't have to do anything, but he did appreciate it. That was good.
I'm sorta pullin' your leg, as you can tell.
Katharine
Comment Written 11-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Katharine...Yes dad kind of lucked out but tis the season so I'll let him slide by. Next time I might not be so easy on him. Thanks for the review and kindness.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Ric Myworld
Sometimes, even the bleakest of Christmas stories can end on a happy note, if only a person with a believing heart who cares writes them. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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Sometimes, even the bleakest of Christmas stories can end on a happy note, if only a person with a believing heart who cares writes them. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 10-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 12-Dec-2024
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I wear my heart on my shirt sleeve and hope for the best... it rarely works out that way, but what the hell... Once in a while, I find a true friend who cares...one just like you...and I can smile. Thanks so much for always being there.
Smiles, Carol