Lori, what a joyful tale, made even more magical since it is based on a true story. I am also playing with "re-imagining" some of my family's stories. This is a shining example!
Truly a magical story. Love that you took a bit of history (journalistic filler) and turned into into a beautiful tale. A story worthy of an annual Christmas read.
Beautiful writing and story. I will think about this over the next few days as I feel something even deeper is in this story if that is even possible. I will be with my family all adults now. I may try to read it to them and risk them having to indulge me. That is how much is here in this gentle fine story.
Absolutely loved this story!! Just what was needed today, a good cry, smiles, tenderness, and a happy ending. Before I even looked at the comments, my brain was shouting, "This would make a charming book!" Looks like the feeling is universal. Well done!
Oh, Lori… a three hanky, five-star classic. This would be a beautiful children’s story. Have you already published it? 🥹
Thanks! Only here 😉🎄🤶🏻
Great idea. I could see a collection of these stories in a Children's book. I would buy it for my grandchildren.
Well…I’m not letting the cat out of the bag quite yet, but I have been doing a wee bit of fiction writing of late…😉
Is that the feint tiptoe of a children’s book series I hear?
So would I! I would buy for my grandnieces and nephews. 🥰
The most heart warming story I have read this year this just so beautiful and restores your faith in human kindness Lori.
A fabulous story expertly told. My eyes got so bleary with tears I had to find tissues before I could finish reading it!
Lori, what a joyful tale, made even more magical since it is based on a true story. I am also playing with "re-imagining" some of my family's stories. This is a shining example!
Truly a magical story. Love that you took a bit of history (journalistic filler) and turned into into a beautiful tale. A story worthy of an annual Christmas read.
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it and hope you’ll pull it out next year for some good cheer and vibes 🤶🏻
Beautiful writing and story. I will think about this over the next few days as I feel something even deeper is in this story if that is even possible. I will be with my family all adults now. I may try to read it to them and risk them having to indulge me. That is how much is here in this gentle fine story.
Thanks so much, @Jeanne, I hope your family enjoys it!
Thank you for writing it and sharing.
I am off to travel now . Will be taking you along to Kennebunk Maine for Christmas at a snowy cabin.
Lovely! Enjoy your holiday!
Beautiful. Thank you.
Fabulous story, Lori, and genius to fictionalise it through the eyes of the porter.
Absolutely loved this story!! Just what was needed today, a good cry, smiles, tenderness, and a happy ending. Before I even looked at the comments, my brain was shouting, "This would make a charming book!" Looks like the feeling is universal. Well done!
So beautifully written.
Such a sweet and touching story.
What a beautiful Christmas story Lori. I just had to go back and read it for a second time. It's an amazing story, told so well.
This was absolutely lovely, thank you so much for sharing.
Pass the Kleenex!
Grok says you write like Hemmingway. Regardless, good work.
I don’t drink enough to write like Hemmingway 😂
There’s always hope. But maybe just get a six toed cat.
A wonderful Christmas story. It takes a child’s eyes to help see the meaning of Christmas.