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Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
pastorfred:
When I was walking my dogs Wednesday morning, I was thinking about my inability to read this story: I couldn't imagine Ennis with anybody else. In my heart and mind, Jack asked me if I thought that was fair to Ennis. (If you wonder about Jack speaking to me, I share a little of my story on my own lj - http://pastorfred.livejournal.com)
Then I came up with criteria: Ellery had to be a good man and he had to have reverence for the great love of Ennis and Jack. Needless to say, Ellery met those criteria and then some!
I've read the whole trilogy to date since Wednesday morning, and I haven't gotten much else done, and haven't slept a whole lot, either. On the other hand, I haven't encountered anything as deeply healing as the Laramie Saga.
neatfreak:
--- Quote from: pastorfred on July 01, 2006, 08:57:52 am ---I haven't encountered anything as deeply healing as the Laramie Saga.
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I have to agree with you, pastorfred. After reeling for months from the effects of reading and seeing BBM, the Laramie Saga has been my healing process. I connected instantly with Louise's Ennis, and I am moving out of my grief as he does. The heavy pain has been replaced by a deep sense of joy, and I am more open to my heart and others' needs. What a saving grace for me.
I read the story on your journal, at once painful and redemptive. What a blessing to have you there for Jack and Ennis.
LoveEmBoys:
--- Quote from: Lucise on June 30, 2006, 09:21:14 pm ---How about a few composite Ennis/new-HJ-Ellery pix? ;)
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SQUEE!! Thanks for these Lucise! I'm partial to #1 and 2, myself. LOVE that image of HJ-Ellery in number 1. Very Ellery IMO.
Monica
pastorfred:
Thanks, neatfreak! It surely helps to know that we are not alone, doesn't it?
LoveEmBoys - I'm partial to HJ-Ellery, too.
LoveEmBoys:
--- Quote from: pastorfred on July 01, 2006, 08:57:52 am ---When I was walking my dogs Wednesday morning, I was thinking about my inability to read this story: I couldn't imagine Ennis with anybody else. In my heart and mind, Jack asked me if I thought that was fair to Ennis.
Then I came up with criteria: Ellery had to be a good man and he had to have reverence for the great love of Ennis and Jack. Needless to say, Ellery met those criteria and then some!
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Nicely put Fred.
--- Quote from: pastorfred on July 01, 2006, 08:57:52 am ---On the other hand, I haven't encountered anything as deeply healing as the Laramie Saga.
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Dang neatfreak, you got yours posted quicker than me! But yes, Fred -- I find it healing as well. For Ennis as well as myself. It saddens me that some others can't see that connection. But then we all can only interpret a story as it fits within our own lives / experience.
--- Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 01, 2006, 07:06:09 am ---Dammit! I want to move to Laramie and live with all these people!
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LOL! Me too!
Louise: Hugs HONEY! Sorry to hear of your troubles! I haven't been around so missed your chat sessions too. :( Are you headed back home tomorrow? Keep your pecker up... LOL -- that British expression never fails to make me smile.
Monica
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