A Fly on the Wall
Viewing comments for Chapter 6 "Unquestioning Loyalty"A journal musings and assessments about situations
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Comment from JudyE
I'm glad I book-cased this to be read when I had time. I really enjoyed it and it's true about there being a special bond being grandparents and grandchildren. Unfortunately we'll never have grandchildren but we have a few 'adopted' ones that we enjoy sharing time with.
reply by the author on 27-May-2019
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I'm glad I book-cased this to be read when I had time. I really enjoyed it and it's true about there being a special bond being grandparents and grandchildren. Unfortunately we'll never have grandchildren but we have a few 'adopted' ones that we enjoy sharing time with.
Comment Written 27-May-2019
reply by the author on 27-May-2019
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Same here, but adopted ones are every bit as good.
Thanks for the encouraging words, Judy.
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
My closest friends are very close to their grand kids and of course the kids adore Mimi and Papa. This is so cute, the teacher has some work on her hands. =} Rox
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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My closest friends are very close to their grand kids and of course the kids adore Mimi and Papa. This is so cute, the teacher has some work on her hands. =} Rox
Comment Written 14-May-2019
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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Hahaha! Yes, that she does, poor woman! Still, I'm sure this is not her first rodeo! So 'Omen' is in good hands! Thanks for the nice review, Rox. xo
Comment from LIJ Red
I read an (possibly Reader's Digest) article about the superiority of dealing with grandkids as to kids, basically it is an acceptable shirking of responsibility...an excellent post about grandparenting...
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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I read an (possibly Reader's Digest) article about the superiority of dealing with grandkids as to kids, basically it is an acceptable shirking of responsibility...an excellent post about grandparenting...
Comment Written 14-May-2019
reply by the author on 14-May-2019
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It is! Once you've 'done it right' with your kids, you can do whatever you want with THEIR kids. I've seen it written that grandchildren are the reward for not having killed your own kids when they were teenagers.
Thanks for the review, LlJ Red.
Comment from Gail Denham
That's a rich scene. Just last evening we were with our youngest, his wife and six kids. To listen to the 4 year old and the 2 year old chatter is amusing. They are better speakers, faster than even their older siblings. They've learned from their elders. but they're their own people - they love and respect parents and us grandparents but boy -- do they ever think for themselves.
Your story reminded me of last night - I liked it.
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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That's a rich scene. Just last evening we were with our youngest, his wife and six kids. To listen to the 4 year old and the 2 year old chatter is amusing. They are better speakers, faster than even their older siblings. They've learned from their elders. but they're their own people - they love and respect parents and us grandparents but boy -- do they ever think for themselves.
Your story reminded me of last night - I liked it.
Comment Written 13-May-2019
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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That sounds like it was some serious fun, Gail! Thanks for sharing. xo
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written shorthought story about how our grandchildren can become our alpha and omega and they simply cannot do anything wrong. It is the parents that keep them awake at night not vice versa.
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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A very well-written shorthought story about how our grandchildren can become our alpha and omega and they simply cannot do anything wrong. It is the parents that keep them awake at night not vice versa.
Comment Written 13-May-2019
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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What a VERY good point Sandra. xo
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That is really sweet, Rachelle. I would do anything for my popa, even give him a kiss when he'd put his thick shaving cream all over his cheek, for a whole penny, lol. It's funny how we all seem to love our nana's and popa's.
That little boy, bless his heart, he spelt his name with an M instead of a W, lol. I hope his grandfather still manages to remember him for a long time to come. This was a precious story to read, my friend. Well done. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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That is really sweet, Rachelle. I would do anything for my popa, even give him a kiss when he'd put his thick shaving cream all over his cheek, for a whole penny, lol. It's funny how we all seem to love our nana's and popa's.
That little boy, bless his heart, he spelt his name with an M instead of a W, lol. I hope his grandfather still manages to remember him for a long time to come. This was a precious story to read, my friend. Well done. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 13-May-2019
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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Thank you, sweet Sandra. I always appreciate your reviews.xo
Comment from humpwhistle
Hmmm. Abraham did not sacrifice his son. Isaac lived to be 180--if your believe the Bible. I'm not certain how history would have been changed, one way or the other.
True enough, grandchildren are devoted.
Does the fly represent you being a fly on the wall?
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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Hmmm. Abraham did not sacrifice his son. Isaac lived to be 180--if your believe the Bible. I'm not certain how history would have been changed, one way or the other.
True enough, grandchildren are devoted.
Does the fly represent you being a fly on the wall?
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 13-May-2019
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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Yes.
Abraham was asked by G-d to sacrifice his son, Isaac, and he was willing to do it. It turned out he didn't end up having to. But if he'd been asked to sacrifice his grandson, he'd never have agreed.
Comment from Louise Michelle
This is a sweet story, but blind devotion is not necessarily a good thing. I hope someone let the boy know that old Gramps doesn't have it all upstairs anymore. I mean, really, if Gramps tossed the child the keys to a car and asked him to pick something up at the market, I would hope the boy would know better. That aside, this was another well written slice-of-life. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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This is a sweet story, but blind devotion is not necessarily a good thing. I hope someone let the boy know that old Gramps doesn't have it all upstairs anymore. I mean, really, if Gramps tossed the child the keys to a car and asked him to pick something up at the market, I would hope the boy would know better. That aside, this was another well written slice-of-life. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 13-May-2019
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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Yes, good point, Lou!
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Oh, precious little Omen... my heart breaks for him when his grandfather gets to the point of not knowing who he is... :( This was an entertaining 'Fly on the Wall' write, Lady Rachelle -- thank you for sharing! ;) :) Yvette
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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Oh, precious little Omen... my heart breaks for him when his grandfather gets to the point of not knowing who he is... :( This was an entertaining 'Fly on the Wall' write, Lady Rachelle -- thank you for sharing! ;) :) Yvette
Comment Written 13-May-2019
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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My pleasure! Thank YOU for this lovely review. xo
Comment from Debra White
Hi Rachelle :)
This is a sweet write.
It's true that children really do look unto their grandparents and in turn are doted upon by them.
I enjoyed your tale about Owen and his grandad. Bless them!
Best wishes, Debra :)
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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Hi Rachelle :)
This is a sweet write.
It's true that children really do look unto their grandparents and in turn are doted upon by them.
I enjoyed your tale about Owen and his grandad. Bless them!
Best wishes, Debra :)
Comment Written 13-May-2019
reply by the author on 13-May-2019
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Thank you, Debra. xo