Thursday, September 22, 2011

Second Campaigner Challenger

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IMAGO DEI

After my divorce, you could say that my life was pretty much shattered.  My heart was lacuna and broken and I wondered if God would be able to piece me back together again.  I felt as though the miasma of my family was choking me and I never knew if I would be able stand strong on my own; not to mention that I had two toddlers and an infant to care for.

Then something amazing happened.  Nearly a year later, I succumbed to a friend’s request that we go on a double blind date.  I prayed about it and felt the time was right.  When I met the guy, I stood frozen and couldn’t help but oscitate.  To me, he was the exact image of Robert Powell from Jesus of Nazareth!  Lol! 

We talked about several events that would have put us in the same place and time and yet, we never met before.  The synchronicity of it all was amazing; how many times had we rubbed shoulders and not looked at each other.

Three months later we were engaged and six months after that we were married.  He became my best friend, husband and father to my children.

Posted by Sheri L. Swift, Author at 1:17 PM

96 comments:

  1. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I should let you all know that it's been 23 years since and we also had a daughter. ; )

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  2. Miranda HardySeptember 22, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    See, this gives me hope. lol Great way of weaving it into a touching, personal story. Congrats on finding "the one".

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  3. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Thank you Miranda. Yes, there is hope! ; )

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  4. Gary GauthierSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Wow, what a great story and it even has a fairy-tale ending! I happen to believe in synchronicity.

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  5. Sonia LalSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    aww such a sweet story! And wow it is personal story!

    (I am number 38 on the linky list)

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  6. David P. KingSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    That's incredibly sweet. I'm so glad she found a happy ending. Synchronicity for the win!

    Great job, Sheri! :)

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  7. elizabethanneSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Even though I didn't know it was real until I read your comment, I was hoping it was! Unique and lovely way to use the words!

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  8. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Thank you Gary, Sonia, David and Elizabeth. I had three daughters before, our baby is now 21! Lol! I am truly blessed! ; )

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  9. JenSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I love how you worked Robert Powell into an Imago Dei! This is a loely story, thanks for sharing. Mine is #3.

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  10. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Thanks Jen, I wasn't sure if anyone would catch that or not! I've already voted for you! ; )

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  11. Maeve FrazierSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Sheri - I love this. Great job! Congratulations on your many happy years and wishes for many more.

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  12. Tara TylerSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    so true story? wonderful! i love a happy ending!

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  13. Nadja NotarianiSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I'm all for a happy ending, too! That you wrote from such a personal event is powerful, indeed. ~ Nadja

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  14. bridgetstraub.comSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Wow, how cool is that? Mine is #29

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  15. CherylSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    A happy ending to a true story, it can't get much better than that :)

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  16. Creepy Query GirlSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    what a fantastic story- and use of your vocab words! Loved it!

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  17. Angela CothranSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I love that you shared your story in this way. Clever :)

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Loved the format. Like a blog post! I really like all the variety people come up with on these challenges. And it's a true story, too! That made it all the more enjoyable. :)

    Mine's #43.

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  19. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I love true love stories, especially love at first sight! I met my husband by accident...he said "WOW!" I gave him the evil eye. 5 days later he asked me to marry him, a month later we were married, and in December, it will be 22 years! :D

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  20. Cortney PearsonSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Love this story and that it's true! Nicely done.

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  21. F.E. SewellSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    What a heart-warming story! I'm a sucker for happy endings, especially when they're true! Congratulations!

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  22. Gwen GardnerSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    A true story? Awesome use of the words. Thanks for sharing! I'm #34 and a new follower:)

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  23. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Okay, I had a busy morning & got behind! Lol!

    @Maeve, thank you!

    @Tara, thank you! I do too!

    @Nadja, thanks, yes true love conquers all!

    @Bridget, thanks I'll check it out!

    @Cheryl, so true!

    @Creepy Query, thanks!

    @Angie, thanks!

    @Clickerbug, thanks, I love all the variety too!

    @Lady Jai, thanks, wow you guys married even faster than we did! Congrats on being a fellow *survivor* ; )

    @Cortney, thanks, yes its true!

    @F.E., thank you, I am too, thanks again!

    @Lady Gwen, thanks, you're welcome and thanks for the follow too! ; )

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    I loved this piece, and how it was positive and a true story.

    Enjoy your weekend.

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  25. Christy FarmerSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Hi Sherri, What I love about this is that a) it is a true story b) it is the first inspirational entry I have read and c) As soon as you mentioned Robert Powell, I knew exactly who you were referring to! Just lovely:-)

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  26. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Thank you Medeia, yes it is true.

    Thank you Christy, yes I suppose I am a positive sort. You can imagine how nervous I was around him! Lol! ; )

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  27. Cheryl ReifSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    How sweet--and even more so because it's a true story. Cngratulations!

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  28. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Thank you Cheryl! ; )

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  29. Jennie BennettSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I love that this is true! How awesome is that!

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  30. Dawn M. HamsherSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    This is a most wonderful story. Good use of the words!

    The Write Soil

    Mine is #50.

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  31. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Thank you J. A., that it is!

    Thanks Dawn!

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  32. Arlee BirdSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Lovely story. I can relate to it since I was once in a similar circumstance.
    Thank you for following my blog and I have done the same on yours.


    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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  33. Bethany LopezSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Congrats! It is nice to see a personal story and I am so glad that everything worked out for you! I am #92

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  34. Gwen GardnerSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Sheri, I'm back again to let you know I have a few blog awards for you on my site whenever you want to come by for them!

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  35. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Thank you Lee, hope all is well.

    Thank you Bethany.

    Thank you Lady Gwen, I'll check it out. ; )

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  36. Roland D. YeomansSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    There is always hope with a God who will not let us give up on ourselves. Such a masterful, natural-sounding use of the words, Roland

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  37. Mel CorbettSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Congratulations! That is an awesome story made even better for being true.

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  38. BrindaSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Wow. I couldn't tell if this was fiction or non-fiction until I read your comment. Too cool! You did a great job in using those crazy words. I didn't even notice the required words since I was so wrapped up in the story. Good job!

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  39. FairviewSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    very nice. i like how you were able tofit those crazy words into what sounds like a true life tale. Good job!

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  40. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Thank you Roland, yes there is always hope. Thanks again.

    Thank you Mel, yes it is true!

    Thank you Brinda, yes those words were CRAZ-Y! Thanks again!

    Thank you Fairview, yes it was true!

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  41. Christine RainsSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Ah, what a lovely story. And true! That makes it all the more amazing. So weird how things happen sometimes. My husband and I met under weird coincidences too. Some things are just meant to be. :) Good job!

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  42. Zan MarieSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Lovely! Good husbands come from the strangest meetings. I met mine by the map of Africa in a political science class at college. ; )

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  43. Rebecca EminSeptember 26, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    This is so romantic and lovely! Well done for fitting the words in to this piece.

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  44. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Thank you Christine, yes some things are destined! ; )

    Thank you Zan, yes they do!

    Thank you Rebecca! ; )

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  45. MC RogersonSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Loved your real-life fairytale and a cracking title!

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  46. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Thank you MC! I wasn't sure if everyone would get it or not! Lol! ; )

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  47. SuperHappyJenSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Sometimes blind dates do work! How'd it work out for your friend's date?

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  48. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Hey Jen, not so good, they never dated again. But both of them were our friends and helped to set ours up ~ nothing is ever wasted! ; )

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  49. Author A.O. PeartSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Sheri, this is a heart-touching story. Beautifully written with a happy ending. I love it. I'm voting for you :-)

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  50. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Thank you Angela! ; )

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  51. D.J. KirkbySeptember 26, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Awwwwwww. I love stories like this!

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  52. Shannon LawrenceSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Oh, wonderful, I love how you did this! Sweet story, and I'm delighted that it's true. :)

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  53. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Thanks D. J.

    Thanks Shannon, yes it's true! ; )

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  54. richard p hughesSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    A memoir of coincidences. Good writing. Good luck.

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  55. E. ArroyoSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Awesome way to personalize it! Great job!

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  56. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Thank you Richard, you too!

    Thank you Elizabeth!

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  57. CiaraSeptember 27, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    This is the first true story I've read during this challenge. It is so touching and honest. Great job.

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  58. Jenny S. MorrisSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I love this story. It makes me heart warm. Great entry.

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  59. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Thank you Ciara, yes it is true.

    Thank you Jenny! ; )

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  60. Golden EagleSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    That's a wonderful story! :)

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  61. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Such a lovely story! 23 years together, that's amazing!

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  62. Katy UppermanSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I liked this immediately, but when I read your comment about 23 years, I fell head-over-heels. Thanks for sharing your personal story... it's an inspiration!

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  63. alberta rossSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    great story - well done for getting those impossible words into it and still leave the reality in - liked it very much

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  64. Deniz BevanSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Aww, so sweet. Now *that's* serendipity!

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  65. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    @Golden Eagle, thank you!

    @Daina, thanks, yes it's hard to believe.

    @Katy, thank you, def blessed.

    @Alberta, thank you, yes they were craz-y!

    @Deniz, thanks, yes! ; )

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  66. Francesca ZappiaSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    This is a great story! I love your personal spin on the campaign challenge. ^_^

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  67. CindySeptember 28, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I kept wanting to know how it turned out. Great job.

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  68. Lily WhalenSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    What a great story! God is good! :D

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  69. Carrie ButlerSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    That was so lovely and heart-warming! :)

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  70. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Love the personal touch. Great work getting those challenge words in there. And congrats on 23 years :)

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  71. Cherie ColyerSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    What a sweet story! Terrific entry!

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  72. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    @Francesca, Thanks.

    @Cindy, thanks, Happily ever after! ; )

    @Susan, thanks, all the time! ; )

    @Carrie, thank you.

    @Raelyn, thanks, yes they were challenging!

    @Cherie, thank you.

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  73. MariaSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    A proper fairytale ending, heart-warming.

    Well done!

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  74. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Thank you Maria! ; )

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  75. Jocelyn RishSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    I'm so glad you told us in the comments that it is a true story. As fiction it was very heartwarming, but as non-fiction it becomes a lovely piece of yourself that you shared with us. Thank you.

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  76. CarlaSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Wow...what a fabulous story! I love a good love story, and this is absolutely beautiful! Over two decades of goodness too!

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  77. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Yes Jocelyn, It just seemed to come out! Lol! ;)

    Thank you Carla, yes as in love as ever! ; )

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  78. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    What a touching & sweet story, Sheri!

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  79. Ronald L. SmithSeptember 30, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Very nice and heartfelt. Brought a smile to my face. Thanks for sharing it.

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  80. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorOctober 1, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Thank you Candy!

    Thank you Ron & you're welcome. I love to make people smile! ; )

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  81. MISHOctober 2, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Hi Sheri ~ this is a lovely ending to a lovely story ... you are truly blessed !
    Thank you for being the first follower to sign up on my blog with Google Friend Connect !

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  82. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorOctober 2, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Thank you Mish, yes I am. Your welcome, was honored to do it! ; )

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  83. JesOctober 2, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    What a wonderful feel-good story! Loved your take on it.

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  84. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorOctober 2, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Thank you Jes! ; )

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  85. Michael Di GesuOctober 2, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Wow, God really looked out for the two of you.... it was kismit.

    Lovely writing.

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  86. ali crossOctober 2, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I love the sweet and happy ending! Great job!

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  87. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorOctober 3, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks Michael, yes it was.

    Thanks Ali. ; )

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  88. Avery MarshOctober 4, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    After all the dark entries I've read, I thank you for posting this story of hope. It really brightened up my morning, thinking about your happiness. Congratulations and God bless you and your family. ;)

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  89. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorOctober 4, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Thank you Avery, I'm the half-full-cup sort of girl. God bless you also. ; )

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  90. the wild magnoliaOctober 4, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Goosebumps-goosebumps-goosebumps and tears.....

    Great story, clever word usage, well written, and bless your heart.

    #188

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  91. Sher A. HartOctober 4, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Sorry it took me so long to read yours after you commented on mine. I'm still catching up from traveling. I thought this story sounded true, yet too good to be true. I'm so glad see it is true. Great job! Especially the title and movie connection.

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  92. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    A very touching story, glad it had a happy ending. :)

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  93. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorOctober 4, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Thank you Wild Magnolia!

    Thank you Sher, yes it is true. Hey, I'm just glad you stopped by!

    Thank you Capillary! ; )

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  94. PaulaSJwriterOctober 5, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    A heart-warming story movingly told. I am so pleased for the heroine and for the good that came to her.

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  95. Karen deBlieckOctober 5, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    What a wonderful true story! God truly blesses us in amazing ways! Thank you for sharing.

    #189

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  96. Sheri L. Swift, AuthorOctober 6, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Thank you Paula, yes I am blessed.

    Thank you Karen, yes He truly does. ; )

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