Colonel Brandon Level 101-199 Books

[Marlene]

J. W. wrote: "Yes... Joseph also went through trials that were turned around and saved his family and a nation. I am not of that caliber but what some might think was a terrible thing... was turned into a reward..."

Exactly! We have our six and are done and are very blessed. Though one of them is so tough on me. But we did want to adopt Dan's cousin's three children, but were unable to..... unless we gave up the two foster kids in our home at the time. I was hopping mad at that time, and it still really frustrates me that we were not allowed to take the children bearing our last name into our home ... and they ended up being adopted by non-family members. But I am at the point where I am GLAD we aren't having more. So it's probably good that we have six rather than eight. (I doubt Beth would have been born had we taken those three, and she is such a delight.)

Anyway -- as Kirk would say, TMI, maybe.

But Jeanne, you're right -- God makes no mistakes. We just don't always like his answers!

[Sheila]

140.) Building Mr. Darcy 4 stars

[Teresa]

Thanks for the heads up Sheila. I'll have the candle lighting for Abigail.

Best of luck Abigail.

[Debbie]

Abigail wrote: "How sweet of you to mark your calendar! It’s actually Wednesday and Thursday, but I’ll be grateful for the prayers any day!"

May everything go smoothly, Abigail!

[Mary]

Abigail-hope everything goes as planned. 🌹

[Anji]

Best wishes for your back operation from across the pond, Abigail.

[Kirk]

Best wishes Abigail!!!

@Marlene LOL!

[J. W.]

I'll join you in that Sheila... We'll be thinking about you Abigail...

[Marlene]

Abigail wrote: "How sweet of you to mark your calendar! It’s actually Wednesday and Thursday, but I’ll be grateful for the prayers any day!"

Praying again, Abagail! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Abigail]

Thank you so much, everyone! I am buoyed on your thoughts and prayers!

[Sheila]

Do you know what time your operation starts? I would like to be in prayer at that time, especially.

[Sophia]

Abigail wrote: "Thank you so much, everyone! I am buoyed on your thoughts and prayers!"

Add my thoughts and prayers for surgery and recovery to the others, Abigail! :)

[wosedwew]

I will add my prayers for your successful surgery and speedy recovery, Abigail.

[Sheila]

141.) The End Is Where We Start From 4.5 stars

[Sheila]

142.) Fleeing Destiny By: fancyface8105 3 stars as it is unfinished after 22 chapters. https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12516567...

[Debbie]

Sheila and I continue to run neck-and-neck!

141. Netherfield Park Is Let at Last: A Pride and Prejudice Novella - 4.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

142. Darcy Vs Lady Catherine: A Pride and Prejudice Variation - 2 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

143. A Fortuitous Encounter: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella - 3.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

144. Inspired Reflections: Three Short Pride and Prejudice Variations - 5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sophia]

Yeah! You gals are racking them up. :)

[wosedwew]

And the race continues!

[Sheila]

Debbie wrote: "Sheila and I continue to run neck-and-neck!

141. Netherfield Park Is Let at Last: A Pride and Prejudice Novella - 4.5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

142. [..."

Debbie, I have two very long books I stopped in the middle of and want to go back to and thus you will have a week, at least, to surge ahead. You go, girl, and wave as you take off.

[Debbie]

Maybe not. I've taken on some contract work, and a batch just recently arrived that will keep ME busy. Not sure yet how much of my reading time it'll eat into, but it will definitely have an impact.

[Sheila]

Laughing...well, I did try to concede the floor.

[Sheila]

143.) The Other Elizabeth Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella 4 stars (I saw this rated highly by others and had to read it.)

[Sheila]

144.) Inspired Reflections: Three Short Pride and Prejudice Variations 3.5 stars

[Sophia]

Very nice, Sheila! I'm curious about The Other Elizabeth Bennet after seeing you and others enjoy it. :)

[J. W.]

I may have to check that out. It sounds interesting. Great progress Sheila.

[Sheila]

Thanks, Jeanne. Debbie gave it a 5 but I needed just a touch more trouble. But they were short and sweet. Variations on the same theme.

[Debbie]

You must have my rating mixed up with someone else. I gave it 3-and-a-half stars, Sheila. Among other things, I found fault with the modern language, including several "alrights." (I can NEVER give a book 5 stars if it has any alrights in it!!)

[Debbie]

145. Nothing Amiss by UmiUmiSumi - 4 stars
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/6881664/1/...
I let my curiosity get the better of me when Elin posted this one. This is super dark and depressing with no HEA. There's a rape. Major P&P characters die, and a character is murdered violently in graphic detail. Even though I don't care for the subject matter, the writing is compelling and the story is very well done. Heartbreaking. Not for the faint of heart. One-chapter short story.

[J. W.]

I've slowed down a bit... real life you know...

145. [Unpub] Emma Bee: WadeH: 3-stars
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12935410...
146. [Unpub] Persuasion: Anne Elliot’s thoughts…: Jane Odiwe: 4-stars https://janeaustensequels.blogspot.co...
147. [Unpub] Bonded Hearts: fancyface8105: 4-stars https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12486751...
148. *[Unpub] Fleeting Destiny: fancyface8105: 3-stars unfinished https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12516567...
149. How to Rescue a Lady: Gisele Vezelay: 4-stars
150. Particular Attractions: L.L. Diamond: 5-stars

[Anna]

Debbie wrote: "145. Nothing Amiss by UmiUmiSumi - 4 stars
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/6881664/1/...
I let my curiosity get the better of me when Elin posted this one. This is super dark and depressing wi..."

OMG, why do I want to read it? It sounds so terrible that I'm compelled to read it. Why, Debbie? XD

Edit: It wasn't that bad. Like reading some Gothic tale.

[J. W.]

Debbie... I was curious too... OMG! OMG! OMG!
I think I am scarred for life. My senses were shocked, horrified and I am sick at heart. OMG! Poor Lizzy and Darcy. I want to cry, to wail to scream at the injustice. OMG! Not for the faint of heart. I'll listen to you in the future. Oh-My-Gosh! How can I survive this? Whew... breathe... just breathe... it was just a story. I keep telling myself... it was just a story.

[Debbie]

Sheila wrote: "Thanks, Jeanne. Debbie gave it a 5 but I needed just a touch more trouble. But they were short and sweet. Variations on the same theme."

Just realized you were probably referring to Inspired Reflections: Three Short Pride and Prejudice Variations, which I DID award 5 stars. Thought you meant The Other Elizabeth Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella since that was the book Sophia mentioned.

[Debbie]

Jeanne, I'm with you. Sorry I reeled you into reading it. Elin warned me, too, but I found I couldn't resist, especially since it was short. I definitely couldn't handle a full-length book like that. I'm having enough trouble recovering after the short story!

Anna, I caught the Gothic tone, too. However, this felt more "real" than other Gothic stories I've read, which usually have some paranormal or other unbelievable elements to their plots that keep me from completely buying into them. Doesn't seem to have hit you the same way that it did for Jeanne and me!

[Sheila]

Debbie wrote: "145. Nothing Amiss by UmiUmiSumi - 4 stars
https://m.fanfiction.net/s/6881664/1/...
I let my curiosity get the better of me when Elin posted this one. This is super dark and depressing wi..."

No thank you.

[Sheila]

Debbie wrote: "You must have my rating mixed up with someone else. I gave it 3-and-a-half stars, Sheila. Among other things, I found fault with the modern language, including several "alrights." (I can NEVER give..."

Mea culpa...sorry.

[Sheila]

J. W. wrote: "Debbie... I was curious too... OMG! OMG! OMG!
I think I am scarred for life. My senses were shocked, horrified and I am sick at heart. OMG! Poor Lizzy and Darcy. I want to cry, to wail to scream at..."

Grab that glass of brandy and take a big gulp! I am not reading that one.

[Sheila]

Debbie wrote: "Sheila wrote: "Thanks, Jeanne. Debbie gave it a 5 but I needed just a touch more trouble. But they were short and sweet. Variations on the same theme."

Just realized you were probably referring to..."

Yes, it was Inspired Reflections. I kept putting it down and returning to it and even then with 3 so close in premise and details it was difficult to even remember one from the other and I had to look back - should have reviewed immediately after reading each one.

[Sheila]

145.) Diamonds & Donuts: A Jessica James Cozy Mystery (NOT JAFF) 4 stars

[Elin]

Sorry🙈. It actually took me a week from seeing "Nothing Amiss" mentioned on FB too reading it. As Debbie, I would not have read it if it had been a long read.
It must have been the insufferable heat that messed with my head😏.

[Teresa]

Anyone hear how Abigail is doing?

[Sophia]

Not yet to my knowledge. Maybe she messaged someone. :) Or, maybe she's still out of it. They give you some good drugs for back surgeries.

[Sheila]

I was just thinking about her. I do hope the operations were successful and that they have managed to relieve the pain.

[Debbie]

It's only Sunday. Having gone through surgery recently (and mine was only a single, not the 2-day surgery-a-thon that Abigail just had), I'll be surprised if we hear from her until at least a week out. Unless someone else knows differently, I don't believe we have a contact person who would update us about her status.

[Debbie]

Hey, all! I sent a PM to Abigail, letting her know we've been thinking of her and wishing her well. Here's her response:

Hi, Debbie, thank you so much for the kind message and please convey my appreciation to the others! I am feeling pretty good but maybe not yet up to surfing much, virtually or otherwise.

The surgery was very successful but I have been having a lot of kilowatt blood pressure and low oxygen levels so it is an effort to concentrate. I will go to an acute rehab place after my release. Energy gone now! Please convey my appreciation to all and I will be back among you when I can

[Mary]

Great to hear that her surgery is over and was successful.

[Teresa]

If you're messaging her again Debbie pass my best wishes. Make sure she knows we're thinking of her.

[wosedwew]

Thanks for the note, Debbie.

I'm glad to hear the surgery went well and recovery begins!
Hope you feel better soon, Abigail.

[Anji]

May I add my thanks to you too, Debbie. Lovely to hear that Anigail is over the initial stages of her surgery. Please add my best wishes to the others, plus some 💐💐💐 , 🍇🍐🍊🍏🍒 and 🍫🍫🍫!!!

[J. W.]

Oh Debbie, thank you for finding out how she is doing. Best wishes to your recovery Abigail. We are thinking about you... and lifting you up in our prayers.

[Dung]

Another reason to love the JAFF community... looking out for each other’s well being! Thanks Debbie for reaching out to Abigail. Glad to here the surgery was a success. Wishing you a speedy recovery Abigail!