It's Never Too Late
A Father's Redemption13 total reviews
Comment from karenina
If only...
If only all the bad decisions, cold hearts, careless attitudes could be magically erased and those who struggled through many a "Hard Candy Christmas" could have such closure...
Stories such as this touch the hearts that were broken and the hearts that did the breaking.
There is renewal and hope and grace in that.
Bless them all!
Karenina
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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If only...
If only all the bad decisions, cold hearts, careless attitudes could be magically erased and those who struggled through many a "Hard Candy Christmas" could have such closure...
Stories such as this touch the hearts that were broken and the hearts that did the breaking.
There is renewal and hope and grace in that.
Bless them all!
Karenina
Comment Written 17-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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I think thoughts of my father crept into this story...not saying for sure, but maybe. I like to try and give him the benefit of the doubt these days.
Smiles, Carol
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Hmmm. I see. It is healthier for US to let go of those bad memories.
Comment from royowen
I think these stories of deceased people can be a Filip for the soul Carol it is certainly great in a story , the thought of redemption, after all Jesus preached to the captives, but anyway, but this is one of those special times. Beautifully written Carol, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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I think these stories of deceased people can be a Filip for the soul Carol it is certainly great in a story , the thought of redemption, after all Jesus preached to the captives, but anyway, but this is one of those special times. Beautifully written Carol, blessings Roy
Comment Written 14-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 18-Dec-2024
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Thoughts of my father got tangled within the words of this story, but it all worked out in my head. Thanks so much, Roy!
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Well done, sometimes we don't know when other's thoughts end and ours begin
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I liked how Victor and Rose was the bad and the good within Lenny. As tears blurred Beth's vision so did they mine. Your stories seem to do that Carol. Beautifully written,
Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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I liked how Victor and Rose was the bad and the good within Lenny. As tears blurred Beth's vision so did they mine. Your stories seem to do that Carol. Beautifully written,
Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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Don't we all have a time where we debate what we should do? I thought Victor and Rose were the perfect ones to urge Lenny to follow their thoughts. I am glad he chose Rose.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Ric Myworld
Yes, so many times in life we make mistakes. Sadly, most of us are young when we have children, before we've learned the lessons we really need to know and pass on. Raising children is a learn as we go process.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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Yes, so many times in life we make mistakes. Sadly, most of us are young when we have children, before we've learned the lessons we really need to know and pass on. Raising children is a learn as we go process.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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Amen to that....and then we most likely won't get it right unless they care to learn. Thanks for the review.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from barbara.wilkey
AMEN!! Once, again you did a wonderful job writing about the meaning of Christmas. It is never too late to say I'm sorry. I have tears.
She countered with gentle words. "You can still help them, Lenny. (words,)
Ignoring Rose, Victor continued to press. ([press,)
her voice gentle but firm. "You can still help her." (firm,)
Rose's voice was soft. "Lenny, don't listen to him. (soft,)
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AMEN!! Once, again you did a wonderful job writing about the meaning of Christmas. It is never too late to say I'm sorry. I have tears.
She countered with gentle words. "You can still help them, Lenny. (words,)
Ignoring Rose, Victor continued to press. ([press,)
her voice gentle but firm. "You can still help her." (firm,)
Rose's voice was soft. "Lenny, don't listen to him. (soft,)
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
Comment from patcelaw
This story has a very profound message to all of us. We need to show our love to those around us before it becomes too late. I wonder just how many people go through life and never take the opportunity to show their love the way they should and get to the end of the life justified that it's too late to show that love. Have a Very blessed and merry Christmas. Patricia.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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This story has a very profound message to all of us. We need to show our love to those around us before it becomes too late. I wonder just how many people go through life and never take the opportunity to show their love the way they should and get to the end of the life justified that it's too late to show that love. Have a Very blessed and merry Christmas. Patricia.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.... Because when you take that last breath, there's no going back to change it. Regrets! Thanks so much, Patricia.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
What a great story my friend. I felt the raw emotion in this story also. I'm glad Lenny chose Rose over Victor. Rose helped come to terms with his past and produced a Christmas miracle.
Great job
Cecilia
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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What a great story my friend. I felt the raw emotion in this story also. I'm glad Lenny chose Rose over Victor. Rose helped come to terms with his past and produced a Christmas miracle.
Great job
Cecilia
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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Reminds us that we shouldn't put off till tomorrow what we can do today. Regrets!!! When we take that last breath, there's no going back.
Smiles, Carol
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True story. My mother and I never had a good relationship and at the end of her life she had Alzheimer's. She was in New York and I lived in Nevada at the time when she passed. I think I still have unresolved issues with her. One of her boyfriends sexually molested me and she denied up until she lost her marbles that it never happened. I am a middle child and I was left to my own devices, so I learned how to survive and it made me a warrior. That sexual trauma still haunts me today. I was summoned for jury duty and the case was a kiddie diddler case and I told them my issue and I wouldn't be able to be fair. It is what it is my sweet friend. I've not told very many people that story, but I trust you and feel like we have a really close bond.
Love ya sis
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I had similar issues during my childhood maybe that's why we bonded so easily. And then it seemed like someone opened the door on trauma and it kept piling in... But it's made me a stronger person and I still look forward to life and each day, knowing that better things are out there. Love ya, Sis
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It's amazing how God works. He puts us where we need to be. I don't even know how I ended up on Fanstory. I think one day it ended up in my email and I clicked on it and here I am. Divine intervention.
Love ya sis,
Cecilia
Comment from Wendy G
I need a six and it's only Friday! What a lovely story and you are right. While the past can't be changed, hearts can be and forgiveness and restoration are possible Beautiful story!
Wendy
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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I need a six and it's only Friday! What a lovely story and you are right. While the past can't be changed, hearts can be and forgiveness and restoration are possible Beautiful story!
Wendy
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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Second chances! Regrets! Putting things off till tomorrow when we could do it today! All those things come to mind.....I'm glad I can make changes and happiness in my stories.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Tim Margetts
Carol, I keep telling you to stop.
This one made me really happy-sad.
Now are you planning to rip apart my grumpiness every damn day of this month?
What am I to do with you, woman?
Tim x
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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Carol, I keep telling you to stop.
This one made me really happy-sad.
Now are you planning to rip apart my grumpiness every damn day of this month?
What am I to do with you, woman?
Tim x
Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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Awww! You don't really want me to stop, Tim. I won't tell anyone (I'd buy a spare box of kleenex though)...because I'm on a roll. LOL Thanks so much.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
If only that could happen, Carol. But the other way round. I would love to see some of my family and a special friend I had and say sorry for not being there as much as I should have been. We always think we have tomorrow, but we don't.
This is another beautiful Christmas story of love and ended in the best way possible for this young family, and Beth's father finally being ready to go to Heaven. Beautful, my friend. Love you lots, Sandra xx
#he turned toward Rose# (Beth?) with a faint smile. He wiped away his tears and smiled, realizing how much he'd missed. He whispered, "Merry Christmas, kid." Then #he turned to Rose#.
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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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If only that could happen, Carol. But the other way round. I would love to see some of my family and a special friend I had and say sorry for not being there as much as I should have been. We always think we have tomorrow, but we don't.
This is another beautiful Christmas story of love and ended in the best way possible for this young family, and Beth's father finally being ready to go to Heaven. Beautful, my friend. Love you lots, Sandra xx
#he turned toward Rose# (Beth?) with a faint smile. He wiped away his tears and smiled, realizing how much he'd missed. He whispered, "Merry Christmas, kid." Then #he turned to Rose#.
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Comment Written 13-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2024
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I think we all have those regrets and wish we had the opportunity to change things. I do believe...and I mean that with all my heart... that they are listening and can feel out love and hear our thoughts. At least, I hope I'm not talking to myself every night.
Smiles and hug, Carol
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😊Likewise!!! And another humongous congratulations for winning the novel in the month contest!! Thought you would!!! 🥰xxx