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Comment from Iza Deleanu
Life, death and the continuous struggle for faith and survival. Billy goes through all these phases scared but not alone, because God, grandpa and Cathy are watching over him. There is more in life than in death, so he must survive for the love of his unborn child.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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Life, death and the continuous struggle for faith and survival. Billy goes through all these phases scared but not alone, because God, grandpa and Cathy are watching over him. There is more in life than in death, so he must survive for the love of his unborn child.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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What AWESOME comments, Iza! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this chapter. Also, for your continued support. Chapter 30 has been written and will be posted soon. Stay tuned. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Cathy and Bill,
Nice piece of Romance Fiction in continuation having captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end - End working as the HOOK which, as usual, is worth following strategy.
The story is moving forward depicting thrill, humor, and an uncertain future.
These lines are particularly noteworthy:
( 1 ) "I was feeling guilty, Bill."
"About what?" I asked.
"Kissing your girlfriend in school. My boots . . . get 'em off."
( 2 ) God then spoke again, "Although your heart may bleed, don't lose your will. When in doubt, know I am here and your family is back home for you. Hold fast to your faith--It will see you through."
I'm eagerly waiting for Chapter 30.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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Hello Cathy and Bill,
Nice piece of Romance Fiction in continuation having captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end - End working as the HOOK which, as usual, is worth following strategy.
The story is moving forward depicting thrill, humor, and an uncertain future.
These lines are particularly noteworthy:
( 1 ) "I was feeling guilty, Bill."
"About what?" I asked.
"Kissing your girlfriend in school. My boots . . . get 'em off."
( 2 ) God then spoke again, "Although your heart may bleed, don't lose your will. When in doubt, know I am here and your family is back home for you. Hold fast to your faith--It will see you through."
I'm eagerly waiting for Chapter 30.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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HURRAH! You rock, RP! Thanks SO MUCH for your AWESOME six star rating and review. Guess what? You get another double "SALUTE" from both of us! Your continued support and encouragement help keep us goin', and we're gonna make it to the finish line soonand get this book published! HURRAH! We really appreciate how you point out the parts you like best here. Chapter 30 has been written and will be posted soon. Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
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Bill & Cathy, Most Welcome!
"...get this book published! "
Best of Luck!!
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
I've been waiting for the water to break for a long time. Now it's time for the arrival of a girl or boy. I'll be waiting for the next chapter to read....probably you'll have twins. The Christmas walk brought on your labor....water's arrival.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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I've been waiting for the water to break for a long time. Now it's time for the arrival of a girl or boy. I'll be waiting for the next chapter to read....probably you'll have twins. The Christmas walk brought on your labor....water's arrival.
Comment Written 02-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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Hi Rosemary, Great insight here! You knew the water would break. Now let's see what happens next. Chapter 30 has been written and will be posted soon. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this. Also for your continued support. Great comments! Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Ben1
I liked this descriptive story of what it's like in war or being home while a loved one is at war. I liked the way you talked about the battle. I think the best parts though were the dialogue it felt real and the first line pulled me in. Good luck with the book.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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I liked this descriptive story of what it's like in war or being home while a loved one is at war. I liked the way you talked about the battle. I think the best parts though were the dialogue it felt real and the first line pulled me in. Good luck with the book.
Comment Written 02-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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Hi Ben, We really appreciate you following along as we write this book. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this chapter. We like what you share here. Thanks also for pointing out what you like best, and also for the good luck. We plan to finish and publish this book within the next couple of months. Chapter 30 is written and coming soon, so stay tuned. Have a wonderful weekend. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from Ulla
Hi there, to both of you. This is a great continuation to the story and I like the way it shows the scenes from Vietnam contrasting with the peaceful scenes of Christmas back home. All best. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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Hi there, to both of you. This is a great continuation to the story and I like the way it shows the scenes from Vietnam contrasting with the peaceful scenes of Christmas back home. All best. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 01-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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Hi Ulla. We are glad you enjoyed this chapter. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing it. Also, for your continued support. Your comments are great. Mentioning the contrast we wanted to show confirms that it is effective here. Chapter 30 is already written and coming soon. Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from DeboraDyess
HI again!
I"d put the sound of the gunfire in italics. I have no idea why I"d do that, so take it or leave it, as with all my suggestions. lol
Ol' Glory waving >> wavin', just to stay consistent in dialogue
I'd never be the same with all I've seen and done >> I'd never be the same with all I'(d) seen and done
I may survive the bullets, but will I ever survive the horror? >> Great ine.
OH, I miss those Christmas specials... :)
Thank you for the great continuation of the book.
Blessings to you both,
Deb
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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HI again!
I"d put the sound of the gunfire in italics. I have no idea why I"d do that, so take it or leave it, as with all my suggestions. lol
Ol' Glory waving >> wavin', just to stay consistent in dialogue
I'd never be the same with all I've seen and done >> I'd never be the same with all I'(d) seen and done
I may survive the bullets, but will I ever survive the horror? >> Great ine.
OH, I miss those Christmas specials... :)
Thank you for the great continuation of the book.
Blessings to you both,
Deb
Comment Written 01-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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Hi again! Thanks for stopping by to read and review this chapter. We really appreciate your comments and suggestions here. The gunfire is in italics--we agree! (Maybe it doesn't appear in italics because of the font choice?) We also changed waving to wavin' (Thank you again!) We're glad you are enjoying the book. Chapter 30 is already written and coming soon. Have a wonderful upcoming weekend, Deb. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
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Glad I could help. :)
Comment from Raven Ink
I can tell just from your notes and passages that you've put a lot of heart into this story. This is my first read of your novel, odd as it is to start at Chapter 25, I really enjoyed what I've read so far. Keep it up and I look forward to reviewing more from this story and your writing.
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reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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I can tell just from your notes and passages that you've put a lot of heart into this story. This is my first read of your novel, odd as it is to start at Chapter 25, I really enjoyed what I've read so far. Keep it up and I look forward to reviewing more from this story and your writing.
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Comment Written 01-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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Hi Raven Ink, Thanks so much for stopping by to read and review our chapter. Such kind words! We really appreciate all you shared here. You gave us a 4 star rating, however, without any suggestions for improvement. Do you have any? If so, we really want to hear what they are. We're happy you will be following along. Chapter 30 is already written and will be posted soon. Have a wonderful upcoming weekend. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
Comment from damommy
Chapter 29, tells it like it is when it comes to being in the midst of any
battle during any war or confrontation. Your words are well-chosen,
descriptive, and succinct. So many will never know how these situations
affect the ones there long after the 'war' is over. You did a great job
describing some of those feelings and how Bill wrestles with his faith.
The ending with a new life about to come into the world was great--especially at Christmas time.
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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Chapter 29, tells it like it is when it comes to being in the midst of any
battle during any war or confrontation. Your words are well-chosen,
descriptive, and succinct. So many will never know how these situations
affect the ones there long after the 'war' is over. You did a great job
describing some of those feelings and how Bill wrestles with his faith.
The ending with a new life about to come into the world was great--especially at Christmas time.
Comment Written 01-Jun-2020
reply by the author on 04-Jun-2020
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Hi Yvonne, You are AWESOME, you know that? Well, we want to make sure you know! Your continued support means so much to both of us. Thank you for reading and reviewing this chapter. Also, for the continued support. Your comments are GREAT! Chapter 30 is already written and coming soon. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
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That's so sweet. Thank you.
Comment from Lucy de Welles
Nah...First baby? Plenty of time for Andy. Baby might like it :). Lovin' this story while sitting on the edge of my seat. You know, I can't help but think that Bill's war buddies would be glad to be remembered and immortalized in these writings. I bet Mark is smiling right now.
Thank you for recounting your rich memories for us to enjoy and learn from.
Well done!
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2020
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Nah...First baby? Plenty of time for Andy. Baby might like it :). Lovin' this story while sitting on the edge of my seat. You know, I can't help but think that Bill's war buddies would be glad to be remembered and immortalized in these writings. I bet Mark is smiling right now.
Thank you for recounting your rich memories for us to enjoy and learn from.
Well done!
Comment Written 31-May-2020
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2020
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Hi Lucy, Thanks so much for stopping by to read and review this chapter. Awesome comments! Glad you enjoyed it. Can Cathy really take her time getting to the hospital? Y'all will find out more in Chapter 30. It has already been written and will be coming soon. Wishing you all the best. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
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Can't wait!
xxLucy
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
This is another wonderful chapter! This book has to be a best seller.
The video on Taps was great. Never knew there were words to it. It brought tears to my eyes.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2020
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This is another wonderful chapter! This book has to be a best seller.
The video on Taps was great. Never knew there were words to it. It brought tears to my eyes.
Comment Written 31-May-2020
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2020
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Hi Rebecca, Thank you SO MUCH for the AWESOME six star rating and review. We're glad you enjoyed reading this chapter. Also, thank you for your continued support. A double "SALUTE!" We're happy you enjoyed the tap video, too, even if it made you cry. Awww, that's alright--we'll send you a box of tissues! :) Chapter 30 has already been written and is coming soon. Wishing you all the best. Take care and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill & Cathy
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You are too kind.