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I made a birthday wish one night while blowing out my candles' light. I wished my dad would let me get a dog to keep as my own pet. I looked for four-leaf clovers too in hopes my wish would then come true. On first stars of each night I made the same wish, and of course I prayed! The Christmas after I turned eight, no longer did I have to wait, for not just one or two, but THREE cute dogs I saw beneath the tree. it was a very big surprise. I hardly could believe my eyes. All of my wishing brought to me three dogs named Billy, Jax, and Lee.

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Silent One

Date: 12/26/2023 6:35:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Valsa George

Date: 12/25/2023 8:10:00 PM

So very cute. Thus God answered your prayer. Instead of one, He gave you three. Congratulations on your top win, Andrea....

Eve Roper

Date: 12/24/2023 10:21:00 PM

Andrea, congratulations on your win. Have a Merry Christmas.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/23/2023 12:52:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. What a fun write/cute picture. Boy, did your wish come true. Love It... Have A Very Blessed Christmas..................

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 12/18/2023 2:29:00 PM

A sweet, endearing write Andrea and an enjoyable read for me this evening. The photo of the dogs is adorable! Smiles and hugs, Anne :-)

Christina Bowring

Date: 12/18/2023 10:23:00 AM

This is such a delightful read dear Andrea. What a wonderful gift this would be. I haven’t got a dog but hope to love one in the future as I do adore them! (well, all animals but especially dogs) So enjoyed reading this one from you as it’s so sweet and hopeful with wishes coming true. Thank you for sharing. Hugs and smiles to you xx :):)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/17/2023 3:48:00 PM

Perfect Christmas siurprise for you and thank you for caring this great. Poem with us Pangirie

Bill Baker

Date: 12/16/2023 10:02:00 PM

This is so sweet, Andrea. I bet your little heart was smiling. I happy you have this memory to smile upon, my friend. Hugs, Bill

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/16/2023 10:52:00 AM

It's very nice to have wishes granted and especially when we are young and innocent. I'm glad this turns out the way it did for some. It's something to think about--how we treat children's wishes. We don't want to make spoiled brats, but we do want to give opportunities. Life is funny in this regard.

Hiya Sharma

Date: 12/16/2023 8:06:00 AM

Awh, oh my, I can imagine the magical joy that you must have felt in your heart! This is such a beautiful write, reflecting the excitement that you felt just at their adorable glimpses when your wish came true.. Awwwn, my heart is melting too.. Sending you light, always, absolutely gorgeous this is :)

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2023 9:36:00 AM

I am more a cat person, but this could happen somewhere on this earth to a child!

Ink Empress

Date: 12/16/2023 7:26:00 AM

Awwn this is so beautiful how you’ve written about this and how well you’ve delivered, do you have a dog now too? I always enjoy reading your poems dear andrea sending you light always..

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2023 9:38:00 AM

I have one dog and two cats. All are about 3 years old now. The cats are not as affectionate as I'd hoped for. They are ok, but i can't seem to find one like I had 20 years ago which was the perfect lap cat. Our Australian Shepherd dog is nice. She can be a bother at times, but she is very loving.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 12/15/2023 7:54:00 PM

Hi Andrea, Birthdays make better company in three's "Billy, Jax, and Lee". -Richard

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2023 9:40:00 AM

Thanks, my friend.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/15/2023 3:43:00 PM

what an awesome post Christmas gift. I can imagine the delight in your child's heart. I think we all fondly remember our childhood pets...mine was Dachshund named Fritz von Etgen, a truly mischievous but loving dog. Have a splendid evening, hugs, Sara

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2023 9:39:00 AM

I can't imagine ever giving three dogs to a child, but wouldn't it be a marvelous surprise for a wishful child. This was inspired by Eve Roper's contest.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/15/2023 12:20:00 PM

What a great surprise you had Andrea, I can imagine the joy you had when you went down on Christmas morning. Treasured memories. Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/16/2023 10:41:00 AM

Oh I hadn't seen that, you were well inspired, I thought it was you.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2023 9:40:00 AM

The story is not mine. Inspired by Eve Roper's contest. Did you see the three pictures she showed. the 3 dogs was my favorite picture

Silent One

Date: 12/15/2023 11:14:00 AM

This is beautiful Andrea.. so sweet.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2023 9:41:00 AM

Thanks, S. O.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/15/2023 11:03:00 AM

What a wonderful story, Andrea! These lines highlight the faith of a child, not childish, but made with the wise faith of a child's heart. Thank you for reminding me of the power of prayer and positive thinking! Sending you Christmas blessings of joy and gratitude!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2023 9:40:00 AM

thanks, sweetie. You too.

Jay Narain

Date: 12/15/2023 10:31:00 AM

Nice to see dreams come true.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2023 9:41:00 AM

I wish I could see my own wish come true.