Comments on: A “Wind Vane” Story: Acquisition - July 4, 1995 http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/ It's all about taking time to seek out a better way, while exploring the less traveled side roads along the path . . . Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:58:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Joyce http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39786 Joyce Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:17:33 +0000 http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39786 Dee, I enjoyed your story very much. Made me think about my Dad and how much I loved him. By all means enter it into any contest that comes along. It is very well written and very moving. Sorry to hear about your hospital stay. You should have had Tom call us. We do love and care about you. Dee, I enjoyed your story very much. Made me think about my Dad and how much I loved him. By all means enter it into any contest that comes along. It is very well written and very moving. Sorry to hear about your hospital stay. You should have had Tom call us. We do love and care about you.

]]> By: Danny Sims http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39736 Danny Sims Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:04:56 +0000 http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39736 I'm in agreement with everyone it seems... A really good story, well told. Like Gene said, you might cut back on the long sentences. An author friend once encouraged me to write like a California jury (very few long sentences). I think you do a much better job than I do in this regard. And my most important word is this: I like the story and look forward to reading how it turns out in contest. I’m in agreement with everyone it seems… A really good story, well told.

Like Gene said, you might cut back on the long sentences. An author friend once encouraged me to write like a California jury (very few long sentences).

I think you do a much better job than I do in this regard. And my most important word is this: I like the story and look forward to reading how it turns out in contest.

]]> By: mak http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39628 mak Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:50:57 +0000 http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39628 Sent you an email with my comments about the article, hope it helps! I think you have real talent and I think you enjoy writing, put those two together and you have a winning combination! Much love! Sent you an email with my comments about the article, hope it helps! I think you have real talent and I think you enjoy writing, put those two together and you have a winning combination! Much love!

]]> By: preacherman http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39564 preacherman Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:30:50 +0000 http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39564 Wonderful story. I loved it. Think it is great! Thank you for shring it with us. I want you to know you are still in my prayers. I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend. In Him, Kinney Mabry Wonderful story.
I loved it.
Think it is great!
Thank you for shring it with us.
I want you to know you are still in my prayers.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend.
In Him,
Kinney Mabry

]]> By: -bill http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39558 -bill Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:24:52 +0000 http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39558 May God's richest blessings be yours as you reflect on the extent of His love demonstrated through the death His Son on the cross and the awesomeness of His power exhibited through the resurrection. To God be the glory! -bill <a href="http://spiritualoasis.org" rel="nofollow"><strong>a spiritual oasis</strong></a> May God’s richest blessings be yours as you reflect on the extent of His love demonstrated through the death His Son on the cross and the awesomeness of His power exhibited through the resurrection.

To God be the glory!

-bill
a spiritual oasis

]]> By: Edwinna http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39544 Edwinna Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:14:45 +0000 http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39544 Dee, I did not know your dad, but through your descriptive words feel I do. What a wonderful story! It remind me of how we should look at others. Underneath all the gunky, old paint each person has something of value. I agree with Gene above. I had to read two of the sentences twice because I lost the thought of the first part. Don't know how much the "picky" stuff matters in the contest, but as someone who has spent years proofing for others, I believe it would help to have someone proof it for all those little things we learned in English. Go for it, Dee! Dee,
I did not know your dad, but through your descriptive words feel I do. What a wonderful story! It remind me of how we should look at others. Underneath all the gunky, old paint each person has something of value.
I agree with Gene above. I had to read two of the sentences twice because I lost the thought of the first part. Don’t know how much the “picky” stuff matters in the contest, but as someone who has spent years proofing for others, I believe it would help to have someone proof it for all those little things we learned in English.
Go for it, Dee!

]]> By: Susan http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39537 Susan Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:33:58 +0000 http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39537 Hi Dee, I have read your story previously and enjoyed it even more this time. It is certainly worthy of entering into the contest. It is a story to cause some of us to reflect on memories of our own fathers. Tears came to my eyes as I longed to spend time with my dad once again who died many years ago. You will always treasure your wind vane and the loving hands who so patiently cleaned and brought back to life the treasure you have placed in your den. Continue in your daily trials as we all pray for you and your health issues. Hi Dee,

I have read your story previously and enjoyed it even more this time. It is certainly worthy of entering into the contest. It is a story to cause some of us to reflect on memories of our own fathers. Tears came to my eyes as I longed to spend time with my dad once again who died many years ago. You will always treasure your wind vane and the loving hands who so patiently cleaned and brought back to life the treasure you have placed in your den.

Continue in your daily trials as we all pray for you and your health issues.

]]> By: Tammy M. http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39531 Tammy M. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:11:46 +0000 http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39531 Hi Dee I love your story. It is such a moving story and very well written. You certainly are gifted with words and stories. Much love to you as you recover from your hospital stay. Love, Tammy Hi Dee
I love your story. It is such a moving story and very well written. You certainly are gifted with words and stories. Much love to you as you recover from your hospital stay.
Love,
Tammy

]]> By: Lynn http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39530 Lynn Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:01:51 +0000 http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39530 I really enjoyed reading that Dee. The next time I am over I will have to look at it! Thanks for sharing those special moments with all of us! I really enjoyed reading that Dee. The next time I am over I will have to look at it! Thanks for sharing those special moments with all of us!

]]> By: Panhandle Poet http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39518 Panhandle Poet Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:53:30 +0000 http://deeandrews.net/2008/03/20/a-wind-vane-story-acquisition-july-4-1995/#comment-39518 "Direction" implies a point from which the journey begins -- an anchorage. It seems your father gave that to you. "Finding" implies the unknown. When serving its purpose, the vane points whichever way the wind blows -- on its own it is aimless. By placing your father's windvane in a place of honor in your home you have symbolically stated that you have found your direction. May it always remain anchored in the Father and be guided by His Spirit. “Direction” implies a point from which the journey begins — an anchorage. It seems your father gave that to you.

“Finding” implies the unknown. When serving its purpose, the vane points whichever way the wind blows — on its own it is aimless. By placing your father’s windvane in a place of honor in your home you have symbolically stated that you have found your direction. May it always remain anchored in the Father and be guided by His Spirit.

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