Reviews (13)

Ruby · 7 October 2010 · Chapter 5: The Gate

Oh this makes me want shout praises to God

Calime · 23 August 2004 · Chapter 5: The Gate

I like the way Bilbo composed the song and everyone else just picked up the tune. Somehow this reminds me of the ideas of co-creation found in "Tree and Leaf." A beautifu thought that I hope turns out to be true! I have thoroughly enjoyed your little glimpse of "heaven." Simply lovely! And as beautifully written as all your stories. Thanks so much for sharing this with us! A big fan, Calime

Calime · 23 August 2004 · Chapter 4: The City

I like how the memories were peeled away and the core of Pippin's hurt was exposed and brought to the light. This rings so true, though of course we can't be sure how we will be totally healed. I like your ideas immensely. Terrific!

Calime · 23 August 2004 · Chapter 3: A Hole in the Hill

The best part of this chapter is the description of love being "more, not less." It is so true that God could never take away something beautiful and good to replace it with a lesser gift. I wish every Christian understood this truth the way you have expressed it!

Calime · 23 August 2004 · Chapter 2: The River

I think my eyes are sparkling a bit more than usual! Water has always had a special place in my imagination of heaven; your picture is delightful. Having Frodo's wake up naked since he was so filled with shame was an inspired idea. I like how Sam and Frodo each had a different encounter: how the Lord met them where they were. Beautiful!

Calime · 23 August 2004 · Chapter 1: The Trees

Wonderful! This was the highlight for me: “You can love him, but you must be my Sam, as he is my Frodo, and Rosie is my Rose.” So simple and beautiful--an excelent beginning.

PIppinfan1988 · 11 July 2004 · Chapter 5: The Gate

Wow. This was marvelous...fantastic...wonderful... Each hobbit of the Fellowship received a healing from grief in the arms of the son. Have you ever thought of adding to this? I don't have any suggestions at the moment, but I certainly would like to read more of this! If your other stories are anything like this one then I'm definitely coming back for more! I loved this. Thank you for sharing this awesome tale! Pippinfan

PIppinfan1988 · 11 July 2004 · Chapter 4: The City

"It's as if the whole world we were used to, was only a dream, or a reflection in a mirror. Now we see the reality." - Jodancingtree A reflection of one of my many favorite verses! Most beautiful!! I know I keep saying that, but it is the truth. And how you wrote of there being "houses along the road"...until I read this, I always imagined His mansion in finite terms--can't help it, I'm human. But no more; just now, you were His instrument to toss that confining idea of mine to the curb. Streets of Gold, Tall Messengers...fear being peeled away until it disappears. Thank you for sharing that. Pippinfan

PIppinfan1988 · 11 July 2004 · Chapter 3: A Hole in the Hill

Now a Hobbiton in heaven! Is there anything more wonderous? ;-) The deep love of the Son...captured so beautifully. I am amazed and humbled--my little "dabble" doesn't hold a candle to this bright torch of a tale. This is marvelous! Pippinfan

PIppinfan1988 · 11 July 2004 · Chapter 2: The River

I like your "heaven"! So vivid and so colorful. Blue crabs, green fish, amethyst stones at the bottom of a clear, effervescent riverbed...mother-of-pearl crayfish! I was like Frodo; I didn't want to come out! Beautiful--and from what I've read...quite scriptural. :-) Pippinfan

PIppinfan1988 · 11 July 2004 · Chapter 1: The Trees

Hello! Pearl Took recommended this story to me--and she's always on the mark when doing so. We were talking about the nominees for the Mithrils and then it switched to spirituality in regards to hobbits; something I had wanted to dabble in. It seemed to me that a lot of well-meaning authors tend to avoid the spiritual aspect of the Little Folk--myself included, even though JRRT wrote his epic with that in mind (regardless of what he might say!). Well, I've got a bit of time on my hands today, and so I'm taking Pearl's advice. When you wrote of the trees bearing fruit at various intervals, I immediately remembered that there is no "time" in heaven..."One day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years is as one day." Awesome. I'm eager to read more of this fantastic account of beyond the Grey Curtain! :-) Pippinfan

Lossenchristal · 21 May 2004 · Chapter 5: The Gate

No way! You are JoConkle! Your story Beyond the Havens was the first LOTR fan fiction I ever read, and I still think it is the best one I have ever read!:) I also read this one and the Shaping of Samwise, and your two short ones about Frodo thinking about leaving a while ago on CoE or Barrowdowns or somewhere. I had no idea that you (jodancingtree), who wrote Another way of Leaving and The Queen's Orc, two stories I have really enjoyed here, were the same author! Wow! I am still stunned, and delighted! Keep up the great work! Namarië, ~Lossenchristal

Rose Sared · 21 May 2004 · Chapter 5: The Gate

How very CS Lewis of you, my dear. Lovely writing and a brave vision. Would we all had such hopes of heaven. You remain the bravest of writers, well done. Rose