All Comments on 'Christmas Blessings'

Holy crap. The twist near the end almost gave me a heart attack. Job well done. One of my favorites here. Keep up the good work!

I have read this several times and it never fails to bring tears. Is as good this time as it was the first time I read it.

Congratulations!!

His sudden proposal to an amnesiac woman he'd known for a handful of days was pretty immersion-breaking. It just seemed so sudden and didn't seem realistic to me.

What a jet-fueled, over-caffeinated, supercharged roller coaster ride! I spent most of the read trying to hide tears from my SO across the room, and my heart damn near fell through the floor when the baby was born and christened. Not curves as some have called them, but major kinks of kinds directional, not sexual.

This is a fantastic story. I can't wait to see if there's more.

I could not stop reading. This should be a movie!

Please keep writing. You have a gift and we all need dreams. Thanks

This is a beautiful and moving story

This was so moving liked the trick with the church had me going

this should be a Hallmark Christmas Special ... DKP

Everything built up to the happy ending and you had to pull the rug out from under us. You just couldn't leave well enough alone, you couldn't be content with everything you foreshadowed? what the f@#$%ck is wrong with a happy ending????? you destroyed a perfectly good story!

A real classical tale, with highs & lows and a happy end.

Thank you

HP

An absolutely great story. I could feel the love that the family shared.

I was getting depressed as I was reading the ending, I thought for sure she was going to die. I was so glad that she lived and that you tricked me. A true feel good story. Thank You

I enjoyed the story except for one bit: Nathan goes from feeling guilty about having sexual feelings for anyone other than his deceased wife to suddenly wanting to marry a woman who doesn't even know her own identity in, what, two days?

I love your story. It has compassion and cheer and all the elements of a Christmas story. However you said the doctor came out cleaning his blood covered hands??? Did he perform the hysterectomy barehanded? Chuckles. Aside from that...perfectly written.

should have been a girl,

named Carlli

but I have to ask a question that has been bugging me.

If he had a working snow machine, and the snow had stopped enough that they could build a snowman and go off to the woods and get a Christmas tree. Why didn't he take a short ride in the other direction to contact the authorities and get medical help instead of baking cookies?

One of the best, if not THE best I have read. Almost stopped reading it when you did the scene change to the church after the baby was born. Was furious at the thought of Dara having died. Then SUCKERED, pretty good trick. Made the heart swell and the eyes tear. Keep up the outstanding writing.

To expand on the comment by Rightbank. The baby should have been a girl and named Carlie Kendra Carter. After all every one of them had been visited by Angel Kendra and given her blessing.

I also like the “Hallmark Christmas Special” comment. I would most definitely watch it.

IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE HOUR OR DAY TO FALL IN LOVE. CARLIE WAS SENT TO NATHAN SO THAT THEY COULD BE TOGETHER. THE WRONG TURN IN THE ROAD THE DECISION TO WALK THE DIRECTION SHE DID WAS ORDAINED BY FATE AND NATHANS DEAD WIFE{ AN ANGEL SENT FROM ABOVE}. SHEWANTED NATHAN AND HER CHILDREN TO BE LOVED AND HAPPY AND TAKEN CARE OF UNTIL HE CAME TO HEAVEN SO THEY COULD BE TOGETHER AGAIN THAT IS WHAT DARA WANTED ALSO. THE CHILDREN KNEW THAT SHE WAS GOING TO BE THERE NEW MOMMY THERE MOTHER TOLD THEM SO. A GREAT LOVING STORY THAT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES AND HAVE READ MANY TIMES. I DO HOPE THAT YOU HAVE WRITTEN A SEQUEL ABOUT DARA(CARLIE) NATHAN AND THERE WONDERFUL CHILDREN. 15 STARS PLUS SO VERY WELL WRITTEN . THE SCENE IN THE CHURCH STARTED TO GET TO ME BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID DARA HAD PASSED ON GIVING BIRTH . IT WAS HEART WARMING TO KNOW THAT IT WAS THE CELEBERATION OF THERE NEW SON. YOU COULD HAVE TOPPED IT OFF BY IT BEING A GIRL NAMED{CARLIE KENDRA}. AN OVER THE TOP STORY PLEASE WRITE MORE ABOUT NATHAN,DARA{CARLIE AND THE CHILDREN.}

RON

cowboyridecc@yahoo.com

In a word, a wonderful story, well written, very well crafted.

Every good story should have one and your story sure does. Thank you.

ONE OF THE BEST CHRISTMAS STORIES THAT I HAVE READ IF NOT THE BEST. SO MUCH FEELING SO MUCH LOVE. 5 STARS PLUS

I have read this story three times and everytime I read it it gets better. I guess I am just a hopeless romantic who loves a good story with a happy ending. Speaking of happy endings, you will be in my prayers for a full recovery from your recent health issues. God Bless You.

Fantastic story i like the way you write and think thank you

Just ad good when read second time around.

I was so sure he was going to lose Dara lie he had lost his first wife. Great story.

A GREAT LOVE STORY. TO HAVE TWO WOMEN THAT YOU LOVE AND THEY LOVE YOU WITH ALL THERE HEART . SUCH A LOVING FEELING STORY. 5 STAES PLUS.

RON TEXAS COWBOYRIDECC@YAHOO.COM

One of my favorite stories. 5 stars plus.

A true love story.I can tell there was so much feeling put into writing this story.

Is there a sequil in the works if not there should be.

Ron. Texas. cowboyridecc@yahoo.com

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NONE better.

Thank you,

Chuck

I have read this story four times now, it is my favorite. Thanks for giving it to all of us.

Beautiful story but I agree with so many others, the baby should have been a girl named carli.

What can I add?

Thank you

Sure touched my heart!

and as good if not better than before.

I will have to remember to read this 1 at Christmas Eve. I lost my wife going on 5 yrs.. ago and our life together started on Dec. 22nd hers was gone to short for me. this will bring back very good memories for me.

thank you 4 a heart warming read!

Only thing I can say is Awesome story

This is my second reading of this storie I liked just as much as the first Thanks

Re-read for Christmas, still one of the best stories I have read. Thank you.

A beautiful story, and just right for Christmas Eve.

Just found your stories and a very talented writer. I will be busy for a while reading all you have written.

Merry Christmas

Thank you for this story. It is both believable and beautiful, as well as being a moving plot. I am not often emotional when reading, but this moved me. Please keep up the great work!

Exceedingly well crafted, this tale has the earmarks of the classics, an example of fine literature with the power to encourage each of us to be the best we can be, and with confidence work towards and hope for a better tomorrow. Thank you for your creative genius.

You are a remarkable author. What an inspiring story. Well written with wonderful characters well developed for a short tale. May you get not what you deserve but your fondest wish!

I like the story, although it is quite tragic as Christmas story, both the beginning and the end.

Nathan works in a hospital, Dara has a complicated delivery, and no one would think in a cesarean section to her?

The hysterectomy would not have been necessary if the doctor had been more involved in childbirth.

Anyway, 5* for you.

I apologize for my English, is not my native language.

A very emotional story that has that is actually rather sad, but has a happy ending.

Such a beautiful, moving story for Christmas. It gives such hope and left me with tears of joy. Please keep writing, you have a wonderful gift!!

I could only wish!

Amazing story!

Lost you 2 stars. This was on track for a firewall 5. But that twist literally destroyed all the warm fuzzies the story had built until that moment. I was furious and ready to rip into you for that. Even though the ending wasn't as bad as first thought, none of the warm fuzzies were recovered so I didn't end this story feeling good for having read it. There was enough pain in this story already there was no reason for more.

In love an certain about marriage after knowing each other for what? Three whole days. I mean, seriously?

This was very well written short love story with just the right amount of pathos. My single criticism I one I have found in several of your tales. You need to keep track of your characters. Some of them seem to be mentioned and forgotten. In this case "Carlie's" mother. She was the entire reason for Dara's being in the circumstances she was in, yet She didn't come to the wedding or the baptism--curious? Also, why wouldn't the family keep calling Dara, "Carlie?" Enough critique. It was still a well written short story. I enjoy your work.

Christmas has always been a time of sorrow for me. Too many funerals as a child, too many broken hearts. This is such a beautiful and moving story of romance, passion and yes even faith. It makes me long for my own Christmas Miracle...

Thank you for sharing this with us.

Give it 6 stars if l could

Great story, the best I've read here. Thank you.

I feel like such a girl choking up over this. Great story though I have to note he moved at the speed of light with this relationship. I bet he's one son in law who gets treated like a king by his mother in law.

It's Christmas magic Scrooge. :)

I love it and the tears won't stop...I love you Author. Thank you so much.

Johnny

My all-time favorite!!!!!

I've read this one my all time favorites and time or two or maybe eight, who knows. It's a great one to be sure...

Touching, amazing,sadness and love,

It was perfect, thankyou for sharing this story.

Thank you for sharing it with us.

Such a beautiful story and it is in my favorites. A blessing I'm n disguise he lost his wife but gained another with full approval from his deceased wife

cowboyridecc@yahoo.com 8g

My wife of 44 yrs. was born on Christmas (Mary Christine) Merry Christmas. Neat eh. She was taken 3 yrs ago so Christmas has been very sad for me now. This story brings back very loving memories for me though. Very well written. Thank you so very much.

In my favorites. Again a beautiful and loving story.

A lovely, heartwarming, uplifting, and hopeful tale, thank you

Okay, my heart is still recovering from the little twist. This a NICELY written sweet story — Thank You for sharing!

The perfect Hallmark movie....though you'll have to turn down the lust/sex. :)

Seriously, if you are published on Amazon, have your agent make some calls.

Seriously, it could use a bit more humor, have Nathan realize how crazy the situation is: falling in love with a complete stranger...give him the attitude of "I KNOW this doesn't make any sense, but..." .

Also, to interject a bit of reality into a fantasy, have him call the police on his cell and send them a photo. It won't change the story...since her mother didn't know she was coming, there is no missing person report, but it makes the story seem a bit more real.

Likewise, a paragraph about her contacting her mom and wrapping things up in Texas would be nice.

Finally, I think Nathan gets a bit too forward too soon. Yes, I know he hasn't been with a woman for a year, but out of concern for n s kids, her likely keep her at arm's length for longer than a day (as it currently reads).I

Thanks

Beautiful story!

I wonder how or why you came to name the boy after me ?

You se, I am Kenneth James too !

KjY

For a specific story giving just a little bit of information with just a little bit of a description. I remembered this story from a while back, I passed this on, hope it's the one he was looking for. If not I can't imagine a better one in it's place. Signed: BTW

This was truly a beautiful story; so full of love. I don't know what I would have done if that twist at the end of the story resulted in his second wife dying. Guess I'd have to get a new box of tissues. Great writing! 5 stars

you really had to shock me like that in the last bit of the story, didn't you...nearly had a heart attack

Don’t do that to me! I almost had a heart attack at the end!

So glad they found each other.

Love does happen

God works in strange ways

I kind of have to echo the others about the ending. I almost dropped the tablet..... well played. Good story.

awesome

Oh what a great story. It's so meaningful and romantic full of love. This is my first time reading it. I am sure there will be more to come. I wish that I can give you more than five star rating. Definitely worth the effort and the ratings. Five star 🌠🌟🌠🌟🌠🌟🌠🌟🌠🌟.

Ali Singapore

Had me crushed there for a minute. Great story with a twist at the end.

Wonderful story that would make a fabulous film! Thank you so much for this beautiful new classic!!

I almost started

Crying toward the end.

Great story, but my only real criticism is the near maternal death during delivery. A bit over the top for the storyline

A very touching story! I really enjoyed your characters and how you built them. Wonderful!

Great story. Started reading, but didn't realize it wasn't Loving Wives material. 10 stars. The Bear approves. I love great stories and really love happy endings. I can't count, as many will attest. But it deserved it. Thank you. I look forward to possibly reading more of your selections.

The BEAR

(10/21/2021) This was a wonderful read. You made me cry; you made me smile. You made me remember the Christmases my wife and I had with our children so many years ago. Thank You.

Awesome story. Great tension between the two. Your twist of an ending really shook me. The intrigue of Kendra’s spirit was a nice touch. I’m a sucker for sweet love stories. This was one of the best. Thanks for sharing with us. John.

A hospital chief of staff has an unconscious woman in his house all day and doesn’t think to check her head for bumps? Ice is a little too late.

The story was too perfect and unbelievable: daddy buying his little girl a pony, school aged children that still take naps, asking a woman you’ve only known for days to marry you & mother your children. Too much.

Try reading this with dry eyes!

Wonderfully written.

Thank you for this. It's a breath of fresh air in an otherwise painful category.

've read this a few times and still have tears in my eyes at the end. Loved it.

Somebody got her Angel wings when the bell tinkled , a really enjoyable story , Definitely a five star thank you '

Emotionally drained after reading this, the wants and doubts. And that ending, wow, like falling off a cliff to be raised up on wings. Excellent, 5 stars and favourite.

BEAUTIFUL STORY!!

This story came up in the suggested reading list yesterday. I didn’t remember the title so I decided to read it I started it as I was going to bed thinking I’d read till I was sleepy and put it away. But I quickly realized I had read it. So I set it aside and first thing this morning I read it again Two delightful hours as my eyes watered and my heart filled with warmth. I love your use of the spirit of Kendra to bridge the sea of doubts Carli/Dara and Nathan have. The grief that grasps me as I am worried while Dara is giving birth is so real even though I remembered the actual ending.

For the dumb naysayers complaining about nit picky details and the swiftness of their love or the lack of reality at kids who tire from exertion in the cold and snow, I say Baugh humbug! Write your own story if you have talent if not shut up and enjoy good story telling!

Such a brilliant writer. Thanks for this story. John

Great story good character development 5 stars. The intimate parts were just right.

Beautiful story beautifully written, Danielle, One of the very best I have read in here. It was very heave going and touched many of my own emotional experiences throughout my long life. However, I feel truly blessed to have experienced your amazing work! I must read more from your long list.

My warmest congratulations,

Martin

(NobleGent45) Martinj.oreilly@gmail.com

5 stars ++++. Tears in my eyes in the end. One of the best short stories I have ever read. Thank you.

Really good concept and the initial chemistry was believable and cute. However, trying to push marriage on a woman who can't remember anything was way to quick, not to mention highly inappropriate. Bonding slowly would've made a lot more sense. His wife coming back to visit was sweet but the repetitive "my own" made it sound more like a fever dream. The kids were cute, concept reminded me of overboard. 3/5 for the rushed story.

Great!

This was a beautiful tale

5 Stars. Beautiful Story. Thank You

Wow....Beautiful story...well written