tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105487656463890103.post1027548710849919594..comments2024-01-30T10:46:02.300-08:00Comments on Cayman Summer: Chapter 30 plus some welcome news!!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12767644921005073798noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105487656463890103.post-39971144092186836692011-01-24T08:10:09.126-08:002011-01-24T08:10:09.126-08:00Chapters like this, keep it real. Fantastic job, A...Chapters like this, keep it real. Fantastic job, Angela.Bidishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17382938442171208326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105487656463890103.post-72909886765425061672011-01-18T19:50:19.414-08:002011-01-18T19:50:19.414-08:00A part of Michael's appeal for me is how relat...A part of Michael's appeal for me is how relatable he is. Him and Kim, too. It's kind of only natural that he'd have doubts after such a huge leap of faith-especially since he's been so resistant to it ever since he met Leesie. And now that he did, I love him all the more for it.<br />I loved this scene Angela. It's perfect. Perfectly Michael. And now he and Leesie are finally perfectly perfect for each other, in every way.Sana Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10467309500580743243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105487656463890103.post-10911727546223519042011-01-15T08:29:30.827-08:002011-01-15T08:29:30.827-08:00just love it!
and congratulations for the itune!!
...just love it!<br />and congratulations for the itune!!<br />i´m going to see if i can buy it ;D<br />love it!! <3<br />thanks for all!<br />i read you!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320486947023044039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105487656463890103.post-21935932676116407292011-01-14T18:25:42.893-08:002011-01-14T18:25:42.893-08:00Yeah, Chaleese. I was talking about Michael teachi...Yeah, Chaleese. I was talking about Michael teaching Leesie diving in Unbroken Connection. That's one of my favorite parts, too. Writers do things for kind of weird reasons. I want this section to mirror that section so there's symmetry in the story. I love it when I can make a novel come full circle--end where they began, but so much richer for the journey. <br /><br />As Michael ventures into Leesie's world (the church), she's there as his guide. And I think that will only deepen their feelings for each other. <br /><br />But back to Anonymous, Michael has been around Leesie and her faith for almost two years now. He's familiar with all the outward concepts. He's rejected it a lot. I hope he learned from that experience. What he's done for Leesie to protect her and help her recover her faith has softened his heart.<br /><br />I need to work on this scene to make that clear--maybe with a flashback to their big fight in UNBROKEN CONNECTION--and keep it in mind for upcoming scenes.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767644921005073798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105487656463890103.post-66520464871064967882011-01-14T15:27:55.571-08:002011-01-14T15:27:55.571-08:00Angela, I really liked how you say that he wants h...Angela, I really liked how you say that he wants her to teach him, like he taught her about his world. Do you mean when he taught her how to dive and all that? Those were some of my favorite chapters, they seemed so spiritual and intimate in their own way. And the way he felt when Leesie was finally able to dive and not be afraid was magical, if I recall he even cried. And it was so beautiful between them. That is why I love that she is teaching him now, so they can go through it together. It's magical, this story. <br /><br />As for Anonymous, I think what you say is very true..but also not. :) I have been a member of the church my whole life and have never once felt doubt of any kind, or wanted to leave the church. So what you say is true in a way, but also, everyone is different. My dad knew the church was true before my parents got married, but they did not marry in the temple. He believed it..but was not yet ready. And my mother helped him learn and love the gospel, and they we're sealed for time and all eternity a year later. Just saying, everyone is different, some people need a lot of time, and some don't. :)Chaleesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667176149929876108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105487656463890103.post-72254159444451719842011-01-14T12:40:54.372-08:002011-01-14T12:40:54.372-08:00Thanks everyone for the feedback. I appreciate it....Thanks everyone for the feedback. I appreciate it. Gayle,you're right. That part is confusing. I need to reword it. <br /><br />And, Anonymous, we never use pitchforks here! I think you raise a very good point. In my earlier notes, I planned for Michael to study with the missionaries without Leesie knowing and have him surprise her with it, but I discarded that idea. He's always wanted her to teach him about her world like he taught her about his. That's why they are working together. I'll keep this in mind, though, for future chapters and as I revise. I do have a few twists and turns to throw in the mix, though. <br /><br />Next post will be on Monday, okay? I'm feeling better, but have to catch up on life. Have a great weekend!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767644921005073798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105487656463890103.post-92105176660056129482011-01-14T08:52:35.816-08:002011-01-14T08:52:35.816-08:00I am probably the only person reading this right n...I am probably the only person reading this right now that feels a little frustrated at how things are going. I feel like he should have more doubts, more temptation trying to lead him from the truth. I was born a member of the church and I was doubting and tempted to leave the church for years. Not to say it has to be that long, but it is a life changing event and if he is already questioning whether Leesie is being honest, then maybe- just maybe- he should go at it alone for awhile so that everyone involved (including us) knows that he gained his testimony for himself and not out of love for someone else. It has to be his own personal thing. Just my opinion, hope you all don't come to my house with pitchforks in the night!! haha...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105487656463890103.post-89477153672880673512011-01-13T21:16:08.963-08:002011-01-13T21:16:08.963-08:00First off -- love the skipping of the secret/myste...First off -- love the skipping of the secret/mysterious chapters! LOL<br /><br />I agree that is very realistic for Michael to have doubts considering his background. Beautiful ending!<br /><br />One part that confused me -- the part where he says: "How can I doubt Leesie now? Doubt those feelings that seem so real to me. I know -- it's stupid. I should. I love her." He should what? Doubt? Or do you mean to say something like "I should believe her."?Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266693294304210442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105487656463890103.post-21947741912159458802011-01-13T20:25:59.974-08:002011-01-13T20:25:59.974-08:00It sounds amazing!It sounds amazing!Darlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927101155673957650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105487656463890103.post-4843723621262386202011-01-13T20:24:30.124-08:002011-01-13T20:24:30.124-08:00I think it makes it more real that he is having do...I think it makes it more real that he is having doubts and that God steps in.brandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105487656463890103.post-75732206944105818592011-01-13T19:00:05.903-08:002011-01-13T19:00:05.903-08:00I wanted him to be done with doubts--but he wasn&#...I wanted him to be done with doubts--but he wasn't. Couldn't possibly be. I just let him vent, and Michael did the rest.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767644921005073798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105487656463890103.post-31431594775282881202011-01-13T18:47:44.317-08:002011-01-13T18:47:44.317-08:00I loved how you wrote that he was having doubts, i...I loved how you wrote that he was having doubts, it was good to see that he is not just taking this all so easy. And I love the end, I have goosebumps and everything...crying again too. I'm loving this, and am so happy for Michael. I have wanted this for him, forever. Not just for Leesie's sake either. Because he needed this for himself.Chaleesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667176149929876108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105487656463890103.post-24022210339351617722011-01-13T17:45:58.158-08:002011-01-13T17:45:58.158-08:00Oh, Angela. This is beautiful. He wasn't the o...Oh, Angela. This is beautiful. He wasn't the only one that felt the spirit. I'm bawling here. Thanks for posting this tonight. I needed it.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714394723532487643noreply@blogger.com