Leadership Skills?
Or ... just being bossy30 total reviews
Comment from Pearl Edwards
What an adventure you and your sisters had that day, Wendy. Someone was certainly looking after you five girls that day. A good story for the family album, .and well written too. I felt like I was on those rocks with you.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024
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What an adventure you and your sisters had that day, Wendy. Someone was certainly looking after you five girls that day. A good story for the family album, .and well written too. I felt like I was on those rocks with you.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 01-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024
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Thank you Valda. Such a lovely review. And I am sure He was watching over us that day. Lovely review. Many thanks.
Wendy
Comment from BOO ghost
BOO is reading...Madly scrambling from one girl to the next, I tried to calm them. "Just a little bit more," Well, I don't understand why adverbs are frowned upon? Maybe because Steven King doesn't like them? "Hell is paved with adverbs," he said. I think adverbs are OK as long as it's not many. I slip in a couple of adverbs myself! Good read, I don't see any spelling or grammar issues. Well written. The only advice I can give to make prose better, is perhaps use show rather than tell, sometimes. You seem to add details well. Intriguing story! See you in the future! I'm also a prose writer and getting reviews is sparse, even if I promote a buck. Guess I need new followers, fans. Been gone years so I pay the consequences of being AWAL. Nicely done! There's my adverb! Steven King.
BOO!
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2024
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BOO is reading...Madly scrambling from one girl to the next, I tried to calm them. "Just a little bit more," Well, I don't understand why adverbs are frowned upon? Maybe because Steven King doesn't like them? "Hell is paved with adverbs," he said. I think adverbs are OK as long as it's not many. I slip in a couple of adverbs myself! Good read, I don't see any spelling or grammar issues. Well written. The only advice I can give to make prose better, is perhaps use show rather than tell, sometimes. You seem to add details well. Intriguing story! See you in the future! I'm also a prose writer and getting reviews is sparse, even if I promote a buck. Guess I need new followers, fans. Been gone years so I pay the consequences of being AWAL. Nicely done! There's my adverb! Steven King.
BOO!
Comment Written 31-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2024
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Thank you very much for rviewing, and for your thoughtful suggestions. I don't worry too much about rules re adverbs (I quite like them, in moderation), and sometimes I show (so long as it doesn't feel contrived), sometimes I tell, depending on what feels right for each writing piece. So I'll never have great literary success or be a Stephen King. But I 'll just be happy and okay with being me, and doing my best. Best wishes for your writing as well.
Cheers,
Wendy
Comment from Paul McFarland
That's an experience that will stay with you forever, Wendy. There are a few things that have stuck in my mind and will not go away, but they are not as scary as your adventure.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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That's an experience that will stay with you forever, Wendy. There are a few things that have stuck in my mind and will not go away, but they are not as scary as your adventure.
Comment Written 30-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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Thanks Paul. Yes, the experience is still a very vivid memory. I must ask my sisters if they still remember. I learnt a few things that day. Thank you for a fine and encouraging review.
Wendy
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Wendy,
What a scary adventure. You tell your story very well.
Your description leading up to the climax is so well done.
I used to have adventures, maybe not as exciting as this; those were the days when I could go to the park, swimming, etc. when it was "safer" for kids to roam the town without their parents' tagging along.
A great true story, Wendy.
Best wishes,
Cindy
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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Wendy,
What a scary adventure. You tell your story very well.
Your description leading up to the climax is so well done.
I used to have adventures, maybe not as exciting as this; those were the days when I could go to the park, swimming, etc. when it was "safer" for kids to roam the town without their parents' tagging along.
A great true story, Wendy.
Best wishes,
Cindy
Comment Written 29-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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Thank you very much for your very kind words and support. Yes, those were different times for sure. That freedom is not possible for children now. I am pleased you enjoyed this story.
Wendy
Comment from Mintybee
That is a truly harrowing tale. The detail is incredible. I'm glad God blessed you all with a safe return home! This tale of how you endangered and then saved all your younger siblings is one of the best stories I think I've read on FanStory yet. The writing here is truly amazing.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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That is a truly harrowing tale. The detail is incredible. I'm glad God blessed you all with a safe return home! This tale of how you endangered and then saved all your younger siblings is one of the best stories I think I've read on FanStory yet. The writing here is truly amazing.
Mintybee
Comment Written 29-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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Wow thank you for such a lovely compliment - and also for the beautiful six stars accompanying your nice words! I am very thankful for, and encouraged by, your lovely support.
Wendy
Comment from LJbutterfly
As I read, I thought of how you and I had similar experiences as being the older girl. When I was eleven, my two sisters were nine and seven. During those days, my sisters looked up to me to make decisions when we were not with our parents. You reminded me of a few occasions when my decisions were not the best.
I enjoyed this story and could easily imagine your stress as you helped your sisters climb the rocky slope. Being responsible for three younger children is a lot for an eleven year old. I enjoyed this story.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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As I read, I thought of how you and I had similar experiences as being the older girl. When I was eleven, my two sisters were nine and seven. During those days, my sisters looked up to me to make decisions when we were not with our parents. You reminded me of a few occasions when my decisions were not the best.
I enjoyed this story and could easily imagine your stress as you helped your sisters climb the rocky slope. Being responsible for three younger children is a lot for an eleven year old. I enjoyed this story.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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Thanks so much for this kind and very understanding review! I am pleased you enjoyed it and could relate. Chidren were able to be more free in those days, but it could so easily have ended in disaster.
Wendy
Comment from lyenochka
I'm sure your sisters don't think of you as bossy. You had good practice for being a mom long before you became a mom! Thanks for sharing this big adventure and how you wisely decided not to do that again! (Boys would do that again!)
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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I'm sure your sisters don't think of you as bossy. You had good practice for being a mom long before you became a mom! Thanks for sharing this big adventure and how you wisely decided not to do that again! (Boys would do that again!)
Comment Written 29-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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Yes, that is true,; I was often a mother to them at home as well (but using more common sense) Thanks so much for this kind review. Always appreciated.
Wendy
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Wendy,
that was quite a harrowing story. Fortunately you all survived a bad decision and obviously you learned from it. As the saying goes, time and tide wait for no man, as you found out. It's surprising how quickly the tide can rise and then you find yourself trapped. I'm so glad it all worked out well for you. Well done gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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Hello Wendy,
that was quite a harrowing story. Fortunately you all survived a bad decision and obviously you learned from it. As the saying goes, time and tide wait for no man, as you found out. It's surprising how quickly the tide can rise and then you find yourself trapped. I'm so glad it all worked out well for you. Well done gal.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 29-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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Thank you very much Tom for this most encouraging review. Thanks too for the six stars. I think we were protected by God from the foolishness of my decisions! Much appreciated rview.
Wendy
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Hi Wendy,
I suppose we'll be really surprised to see how often our guardian angels were intervening for us gal/
Comment from Jim Wile
I think it was leadership skills. You did what you had to do. Sure, you made some mistakes, but when you realized the danger you'd put them all in, you handled it well, never losing your cool, and helping each one patiently and as calmly as you could to reach safety.
You were lucky that it didn't end in disaster, but you severely reduced the chance of that by not losing your cool, admitting your mistake, but doing your best to set things right.
We all learn by mistakes, and I'm sure this was an important lesson for you about making the best of a bad situation and keeping your cool when it really counts.
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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I think it was leadership skills. You did what you had to do. Sure, you made some mistakes, but when you realized the danger you'd put them all in, you handled it well, never losing your cool, and helping each one patiently and as calmly as you could to reach safety.
You were lucky that it didn't end in disaster, but you severely reduced the chance of that by not losing your cool, admitting your mistake, but doing your best to set things right.
We all learn by mistakes, and I'm sure this was an important lesson for you about making the best of a bad situation and keeping your cool when it really counts.
Comment Written 29-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2024
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Thanks so much Jim for this most encouraging review! I was a bit embarrassed to post the story highlighting my own foolishness.
Wendy
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I think you made lemonade out of that lemon.
Comment from karenina
What a nail biter! Those were different times... I well remember being shuffled out the door after breakfast at age 11 with my six year old brother in tow!
Can you imagine it today? Bye and see you at supper time?
I can't recall all my bad decisions...
But my heart raced as I read your account!
Excellent writing, Wendy.
My brother doesn't remember our near tragedies...
I wonder if your sisters do?
Karenina
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2024
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What a nail biter! Those were different times... I well remember being shuffled out the door after breakfast at age 11 with my six year old brother in tow!
Can you imagine it today? Bye and see you at supper time?
I can't recall all my bad decisions...
But my heart raced as I read your account!
Excellent writing, Wendy.
My brother doesn't remember our near tragedies...
I wonder if your sisters do?
Karenina
Comment Written 29-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 29-Jul-2024
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Such things could never happen today. I must ask my sisters if they remember (and also if I was always bossy, or just on occasions!) Thank you so much for your wonderful, and encouraging review, along with the pleasure and honour of six stars. Valued greatly.
Wendy
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I know I have a hard time letting my grandkids have a little breathing space...
They will never know the freedom to put ourselves in peril we experienced!