Jonathan's Story
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "Sheryl's story"Our fostering journey with a severely disabled boy
32 total reviews
Comment from LJbutterfly
I read this story with an impartial attitude, about the plight of an unfortunate young lady who gave birth to a disabled child. When I read the words, "My family was the one chosen," my eyes filled with tears. I had just read the background story of the young man with special needs who you cared for. This is going to be a powerful book of love, faith, and God's blessings. I wish you the best in the First Book Chapter contest.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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I read this story with an impartial attitude, about the plight of an unfortunate young lady who gave birth to a disabled child. When I read the words, "My family was the one chosen," my eyes filled with tears. I had just read the background story of the young man with special needs who you cared for. This is going to be a powerful book of love, faith, and God's blessings. I wish you the best in the First Book Chapter contest.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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Thank you so very much for this beautiful and most encouraging review. I hope you will enjoy all the stories as they unfold, although some of the writing will be difficult, in reliving these experiences.
Wendy
Comment from Spitfire
A beautiful piece of writing, Wendy. I can see this becoming a best-seller. Good use of short phrases throughout. You make the reader feel sorry for Sheryl and understand why she abandoned her son. It made me think of my sister who gave birth to a boy with MD and how her husband abandoned her too.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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A beautiful piece of writing, Wendy. I can see this becoming a best-seller. Good use of short phrases throughout. You make the reader feel sorry for Sheryl and understand why she abandoned her son. It made me think of my sister who gave birth to a boy with MD and how her husband abandoned her too.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2024
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About 80% of marriages break up when there is a disability involved, a sad statistic. Thank you very much for your wonderful review, and the six stars. I hope you'll continue to enjoy the stories as they unfold.
Wendy
Comment from lyenochka
Well, I know this story is based on your adoption of your foster son. But I guess the details of his parents was something that you fictionalized. You did a great job. It could be anyone's story and yet my feelings are mixed about Sheryl as the drinking and drugs contributed to the hurting her unborn baby. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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Well, I know this story is based on your adoption of your foster son. But I guess the details of his parents was something that you fictionalized. You did a great job. It could be anyone's story and yet my feelings are mixed about Sheryl as the drinking and drugs contributed to the hurting her unborn baby. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 10-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2024
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Thanks so much Helen. No, the details weren't fiction. For the most part the details were told me by his mother. I appreciate your feelings about Sheryl, and people generally assume that the drinking and drugs harmed him, and they probably did, but in point of fact they may or may not have been responsible. There are many equally severely disabled young people whose parents touched neither. And I don't judge her badly anyway, as I never walked in her shoes. She had an awful life, and once an addiction takes hold, it's very difficult to overcome it. But she did overcome it, in the end, a testament to her courage and determination. Thanks again for reviewing. I hope you'll continue to read as the stories unfold.
Wendy
Comment from Pearl Edwards
As soon as I read of Sheryl 's pregnancy I knew who the baby would be. Beautifully written Wendy. As I read of Sheryl 's life I could only think of how lucky we are, those of us that grew up in a family of love. You told her stiry with compassion. Well done Wendy.
Valda
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2024
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As soon as I read of Sheryl 's pregnancy I knew who the baby would be. Beautifully written Wendy. As I read of Sheryl 's life I could only think of how lucky we are, those of us that grew up in a family of love. You told her stiry with compassion. Well done Wendy.
Valda
Comment Written 09-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2024
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Thank you very much Valda for your astute and insightful review, and also for the six beautiful stars, an honour I value. I hope you'll enjoy the continuation with the highs, lows, and even exposure of corruption that will follow, as his story unfolds.
Wendy
Comment from royowen
What a heartbreaker, I was aware that you had an adoptee, a boy severely disabled, that child would need the love and nurture of a secure, loving family, who had the ability to absorb pressure, the poor mum, of course my son in law's mother worked as a comfort worker with the very young, troubled, sometimes addicted mothers, they could only work in these near hopeless heartbreaking situations for a short time. Beautifully written Wendy, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2024
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What a heartbreaker, I was aware that you had an adoptee, a boy severely disabled, that child would need the love and nurture of a secure, loving family, who had the ability to absorb pressure, the poor mum, of course my son in law's mother worked as a comfort worker with the very young, troubled, sometimes addicted mothers, they could only work in these near hopeless heartbreaking situations for a short time. Beautifully written Wendy, blessings Roy
Comment Written 08-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2024
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Thank you very much for reviewing, Roy. I appreciate it.
Wendy
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Most welcome
Comment from patcelaw
My heart was as I read the story. The story of Cheryl is like so many other others who have been abandoned by their families. I wish you the very best with your book and I wish you the very best with all of your writing may you have a wonderful day. Patricia.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2024
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My heart was as I read the story. The story of Cheryl is like so many other others who have been abandoned by their families. I wish you the very best with your book and I wish you the very best with all of your writing may you have a wonderful day. Patricia.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2024
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Thank you very much Patricia. I appreciate your thoughtful review.
Wendy
Comment from Sugarray77
Wendy, this is excellent writing... so full of depth, resonance and moving moments. You did a superb job drawing the reader into the grief that the mother feels and struggles with all through this tale. Great first chapter.
Melissa
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2024
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Wendy, this is excellent writing... so full of depth, resonance and moving moments. You did a superb job drawing the reader into the grief that the mother feels and struggles with all through this tale. Great first chapter.
Melissa
Comment Written 08-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2024
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Thank you very much Melissa. Your very kind review is so encouraging.
Wendy
Comment from Bill Schott
This is an amazing venture into what seems to be an extremely difficult life, woven into what is now a measured look at this type of existence. So very difficult to be real, but is so.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2024
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This is an amazing venture into what seems to be an extremely difficult life, woven into what is now a measured look at this type of existence. So very difficult to be real, but is so.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2024
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Yes, it's real. Thank you very much, Bill, for your time reading and reviewing, and for the gift and honour of six stars. Much appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from jmdg1954
Wendy,
I couldn't pull away from reading this post for even one second. Then I didn't want it to end.
You are amazing and an angel in our midst!
Personally I don't know if I would have the strength to do what you are going. I applaud you!
This post as the others posted previously touched my heart.
Are you continuing this story? I hope so.
John
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2024
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Wendy,
I couldn't pull away from reading this post for even one second. Then I didn't want it to end.
You are amazing and an angel in our midst!
Personally I don't know if I would have the strength to do what you are going. I applaud you!
This post as the others posted previously touched my heart.
Are you continuing this story? I hope so.
John
Comment Written 08-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2024
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Hi John, Yes, I plan to do his full story with all the twists and turns, so some bits will repeat what I have a previously written, but there will also be plenty of new stuff and some very difficult to read part. This will be my main project for this year. So thank you very much for your enthusiastic and suppotive review, and for the great encouragement of six stars. Much appreciated.
Wendy
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You deserve to tell the story. This world needs more Wendy?s at the helm!
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Wendy,
I can't imagine anyone having so much to deal with, without possessing the skills necessary for the job. Obviously Sheryl was completely overwhelmed. I was getting depressed just reading about her situation. What is simply amazing to me though is that you and your husband were willing to take on this incredible challenge. I know that I wouldn't be able to do so. I'll strive to remember to pray for your strength and wisdom gal. You obviously have a sweet spirit and the heart of God to have such compassion for those in need. Well done gal.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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Hello Wendy,
I can't imagine anyone having so much to deal with, without possessing the skills necessary for the job. Obviously Sheryl was completely overwhelmed. I was getting depressed just reading about her situation. What is simply amazing to me though is that you and your husband were willing to take on this incredible challenge. I know that I wouldn't be able to do so. I'll strive to remember to pray for your strength and wisdom gal. You obviously have a sweet spirit and the heart of God to have such compassion for those in need. Well done gal.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 07-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2024
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Thank you very much Tom, for your kind response and also for the valued honour of six stars. Greatly valued. Yes, she was overwhelmed, and I respect her for showing sacrificial love and courage for giving up her son for his ultimate well-being.
Wendy