Almost Heaven
Close as it gets41 total reviews
Comment from BethShelby
This was a horrible accident and God was looking after you. I'm glad you weren't so badly injured that you had lasting damage. I like the way you ended your true story with your husband with you and you recognized being with him was your Heaven on Earth.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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This was a horrible accident and God was looking after you. I'm glad you weren't so badly injured that you had lasting damage. I like the way you ended your true story with your husband with you and you recognized being with him was your Heaven on Earth.
Comment Written 18-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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I hope this never happens again. God was surely with me. I appreciate the wonderful review and sweet kindness, dear Beth. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs.....
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
It must have been a horrifying experience for you. And you have narrated the story in a beautiful way to minimise the effect on the reader. The happy ending shows that God's grace was on you and your family. Very well written story. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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It must have been a horrifying experience for you. And you have narrated the story in a beautiful way to minimise the effect on the reader. The happy ending shows that God's grace was on you and your family. Very well written story. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 18-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the wonderful review and insightful comments. It is so appreciated, Seshadri. Sending you my best today and blessings always,
Sal :)
Comment from lyenochka
Beautifully written, Miss Sally! Thanking God for how He saved your life that day and what a scary thing to have gone through all that but He kept you at peace despite all the pain you were in. Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Beautifully written, Miss Sally! Thanking God for how He saved your life that day and what a scary thing to have gone through all that but He kept you at peace despite all the pain you were in. Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for the beautiful review and encouraging comments. I'm so glad that you liked this and thought it was written. Sending you my best today as always, Sally xoxoxo
Comment from Sankey
A great story Sis. I am relieved you were ok and I have never been injured in a car crash. One thing I wondered about? I shook my head in compliance. Must be an American thing we say "Nodded" for agreement and Shook for disagreement.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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A great story Sis. I am relieved you were ok and I have never been injured in a car crash. One thing I wondered about? I shook my head in compliance. Must be an American thing we say "Nodded" for agreement and Shook for disagreement.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you very much for the wonderful review and compliments, dear Geoff. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I changed it to nodded in agreement.
Sending my best today as always,
Sally XOs..
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Sal.
That's an excellent retelling of a life altering event. It's well written with to details of the accident and how the responders were able to free you from the car. That certainly could have been far worse than it was, even though any accident is very bad.
It's well told and good luck in the contest.
(*z*) Pal
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Hello Sal.
That's an excellent retelling of a life altering event. It's well written with to details of the accident and how the responders were able to free you from the car. That certainly could have been far worse than it was, even though any accident is very bad.
It's well told and good luck in the contest.
(*z*) Pal
Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the wonderful review and generous compliments, dear Z. Yes, I'm very blessed to have survived. Sending you my very very best today as always, Sally XOs...
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You're welcome
Comment from Gloria ....
What a harrowing experience to have gone through, Sally. You relayed this story with succinct description that draws one in with what must have been a most shocking experience.
I did get a laugh about your age. Humour is always a good sign.
Terrific story and I wish you great luck with the Contest Committee. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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What a harrowing experience to have gone through, Sally. You relayed this story with succinct description that draws one in with what must have been a most shocking experience.
I did get a laugh about your age. Humour is always a good sign.
Terrific story and I wish you great luck with the Contest Committee. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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You're the only one that picked up on the age thing. I couldn't believe this guy was giving me the once over about my age. I was tempted to give him a tip. It really did make my day. Thanks so much for the wonderful review and all of this kind comments. Sending my very best today, dear Gloria.
Sal XOs....
Comment from WalkerMan
What a harrowing experience, Sal! You describe it almost moment by moment, once you awakened from the initial shock, principally with recalled dialog with one of the firemen who rescued you from your mangled Saab. Despite your own injuries, you thought to ask whether any children were in the back seat of the Suburban that had run through a red light into your path.
God knew your caring attitude, and the fine example you and Jackson set as people of faith; so He had good reason to keep you from serious harm to continue blessing us all with your presence. Jackson's loving hands cupping your face were a fitting end to the worst of this event. Yes, His love, and Jackson's, are indeed your "Heaven on Earth." Superb.
I cherish your friendship, and feel honored to be able to help you correct the errors your equipment inserts into your fine writing. -- Mike
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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What a harrowing experience, Sal! You describe it almost moment by moment, once you awakened from the initial shock, principally with recalled dialog with one of the firemen who rescued you from your mangled Saab. Despite your own injuries, you thought to ask whether any children were in the back seat of the Suburban that had run through a red light into your path.
God knew your caring attitude, and the fine example you and Jackson set as people of faith; so He had good reason to keep you from serious harm to continue blessing us all with your presence. Jackson's loving hands cupping your face were a fitting end to the worst of this event. Yes, His love, and Jackson's, are indeed your "Heaven on Earth." Superb.
I cherish your friendship, and feel honored to be able to help you correct the errors your equipment inserts into your fine writing. -- Mike
Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the lovely review and generous compliments, dear Mike. I appreciate the catches and your kind help. As always, you bless me in every way you can. Thank you, again.
Sending you my best and blessings always,
Sal :))
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You are most welcome, Sal. The story of this event is faith-inspiring, considering what did and did not happen. -- Mike
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is a nicely written story. Thankfully you were okay. Very beautiful photo to go with your words. You had an angel with you for sure. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2021
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This is a nicely written story. Thankfully you were okay. Very beautiful photo to go with your words. You had an angel with you for sure. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the wonderful review and generous compliments, Angels on duty for sure! Blessings always,
Sal XOs...
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Your welcome
Comment from Irish Rain
Wow...that's just amazing.
Thank God you lived to tell about it.
I praise first responders too...they saved
me when I had a heart attack at work.
I watched the video..so scary!!
Great entry Miss Sally,
blessings...
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2021
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Wow...that's just amazing.
Thank God you lived to tell about it.
I praise first responders too...they saved
me when I had a heart attack at work.
I watched the video..so scary!!
Great entry Miss Sally,
blessings...
Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the wonderful review and kind words. Your tender kindness is so appreciated. Sending you my best and blessings always,
Sal XOs....
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Glad you're still here! Happy Sunday!!
Comment from RGstar
Even if a true story, it was like reading from a chapter of a suspense magazine or book. Very well narrated.
Yes, sometimes another chance is given...use it well, with plenty of love. Hate has no place.
Nicely written.
Good luck in the contest.
My best wishes.
RGstar
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2021
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Even if a true story, it was like reading from a chapter of a suspense magazine or book. Very well narrated.
Yes, sometimes another chance is given...use it well, with plenty of love. Hate has no place.
Nicely written.
Good luck in the contest.
My best wishes.
RGstar
Comment Written 17-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the wonderful review and generous stars, dear RG. You're always so encouraging and kind. Sending you my best today and blessings always,
Sal XOs....