The Same Dress
The best presents given, come from the heart.32 total reviews
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Mike. This a very nice and well written story of a child's love for his mother, giving her a useful and beautiful gift for Christmas. Thanksgiving is this coming week and shortly afterward comes Christmas. Best of luck in the contest and for the holidays. Marilyn
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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Hi Mike. This a very nice and well written story of a child's love for his mother, giving her a useful and beautiful gift for Christmas. Thanksgiving is this coming week and shortly afterward comes Christmas. Best of luck in the contest and for the holidays. Marilyn
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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Hi, Marilyn! Many thanks for your kind words and all of your support for my stories. All of the glory goes to the Lord.
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
Comment from country ranch writer
It is pretty sad people think more of what people wear to church than praying to God for the blessings they have in their own life. Proud of he for showing up those darn snobs!
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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It is pretty sad people think more of what people wear to church than praying to God for the blessings they have in their own life. Proud of he for showing up those darn snobs!
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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Many thanks for your kind words and encouraging review!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
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Comment from Sallyo
Pastor Morris got it right! Praise God for a lovely son.
watched mama
watched Mama
Apart from the lack of capitals for "Mama", just one thing seemed odd...
"Let me save her all of that work." Joshua is alone in his room at this time, so does he say this aloud? If not, it doesn't need quote marks.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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Pastor Morris got it right! Praise God for a lovely son.
watched mama
watched Mama
Apart from the lack of capitals for "Mama", just one thing seemed odd...
"Let me save her all of that work." Joshua is alone in his room at this time, so does he say this aloud? If not, it doesn't need quote marks.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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Easy fixes! Many thanks for your kind words and encouraging review!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
I enjoyed your story, Mike. It is heart-felt and exemplifies the true meaning of Christmas. You did a great job telling how the dress went from the store window to church service on Christmas. My thought (not in any way a criticism) is what you have the pastor speaking. Rather than saying what he did, I would believe he would compliment the dress and say something that would let the women who secretly, sorta, made fun of mama. I don't believe he would comment as you wrote. However, I know it is your story. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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I enjoyed your story, Mike. It is heart-felt and exemplifies the true meaning of Christmas. You did a great job telling how the dress went from the store window to church service on Christmas. My thought (not in any way a criticism) is what you have the pastor speaking. Rather than saying what he did, I would believe he would compliment the dress and say something that would let the women who secretly, sorta, made fun of mama. I don't believe he would comment as you wrote. However, I know it is your story. Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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That's an easy fix. Many thanks for your kind words and help with this story. They are deeply appreciated!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
Comment from Sally Law
What a sweet son you are. This explains the husband and father/grandfather you've become, too. You have a big heart, Papa Mike. Have a warm and blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas season.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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What a sweet son you are. This explains the husband and father/grandfather you've become, too. You have a big heart, Papa Mike. Have a warm and blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas season.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sally xo
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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Hi, Sally! Many thanks for your kind words and encouraging review.
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment from nancy_e_davis
This is a lovely story about a child wanting to buy mama a special gift for Christmas. It is a wonderful story of love
selflessness told in you usual style. Well done, Mike and I return your wish for joy on the upcoming Holiday. Well done. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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This is a lovely story about a child wanting to buy mama a special gift for Christmas. It is a wonderful story of love
selflessness told in you usual style. Well done, Mike and I return your wish for joy on the upcoming Holiday. Well done. Nancy:)
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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Hi, Nancy! Many thanks for your kind words and encouraging review!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
Comment from Elljae
It's a cute little story, but only conveys a little sentiment. It doesn't give the reader a lot of knowledge about the buyer of the dress or his mother. I would like to know more about the buyer:more of his family situation, where is his father? does he have any siblings? any other relatives? what kind of work does mom do? how long have they attended this church? specifically, what type of church is it? And I'd like to know something, a little more, about these people who are laughing at mo. It might help to dislike them more, or maybe not.
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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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It's a cute little story, but only conveys a little sentiment. It doesn't give the reader a lot of knowledge about the buyer of the dress or his mother. I would like to know more about the buyer:more of his family situation, where is his father? does he have any siblings? any other relatives? what kind of work does mom do? how long have they attended this church? specifically, what type of church is it? And I'd like to know something, a little more, about these people who are laughing at mo. It might help to dislike them more, or maybe not.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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Hello, my friend! Many thanks for your kind words and help with this story. It is deeply appreciated!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a lovely entry for the Christmas Story contest.
You tell your story with good detail and clarity, it's easy to 'see' it unfold.
Well done and good luck to you with the contest.
Sharon
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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I think this is a lovely entry for the Christmas Story contest.
You tell your story with good detail and clarity, it's easy to 'see' it unfold.
Well done and good luck to you with the contest.
Sharon
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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Many thanks for your kind words and encouraging review!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
Comment from LaFrance
An excellent story is full of giving. Nicely wrote of a son's observation of his loving mother's need for a new church dress. I like how you wrote it in the present tense.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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An excellent story is full of giving. Nicely wrote of a son's observation of his loving mother's need for a new church dress. I like how you wrote it in the present tense.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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Hello, my friend! Many thanks for your kind words and those shiny six stars. They are deeply appreciated!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Beautiful and treasured story about your mama. Love to read something so full of happiness. Back in the days when my mom was alive, too, they had very few clothes to choose from, wear. You should be happy if this is true because it sure touched my heart.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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Beautiful and treasured story about your mama. Love to read something so full of happiness. Back in the days when my mom was alive, too, they had very few clothes to choose from, wear. You should be happy if this is true because it sure touched my heart.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2019
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Hello, my friend! Many thanks for your kind words and encouraging review!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike