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Seeing Isn't Always Believing  by shirebound 9 Review(s)
Agape4GondorReviewed Chapter: 10 on 9/29/2007
I was most pleased that PJ used hands so often in his movies... I was especially drawn towards 'Boromir's' hands... so I enjoyed reading of those that comforted Frodo - great job!

Author Reply: Thank you. I just can't get enough of the many ways Frodo can be given comfort.

PeriantariReviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/4/2007
so sweet~ i love peaceful Frodo...lovely description all throughout. :)

Author Reply: Thank you, Peri An. :)

Queen GaladrielReviewed Chapter: 10 on 5/6/2007
Oh, so lovely! A true bit of Shirebound-sweetness! :) I've missed your stuff--I need to catch up!
God bless,
Galadriel

Author Reply: Thank you so much.

BodkinReviewed Chapter: 10 on 5/6/2007
Touch is so important in healing (- and something that many people these days lack). I can so see it grounding Frodo and drawing him back where the other senses might not.

Author Reply: Thank, you Bodkin. A simple touch -- even from a baby or a beloved pet -- can bring great peace and joy.

AntaneReviewed Chapter: 10 on 5/5/2007
Don't you just love stories that has him drowing in love? :) Hannon le!

Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

Author Reply: You know I do! *hugs*

Baggins BabeReviewed Chapter: 10 on 5/5/2007
Beautiful, Shirebound. Touch is also one sense which does not vanish, even if someone is unconscious, and hopefully Frodo would also have been aware of Sam and the others holding his hand before he woke up. Hobbits would certainly need this reassurance, particularly Frodo, after losing his parents as he did.

Author Reply: and hopefully Frodo would also have been aware of Sam and the others holding his hand before he woke up

I hope so, as well! I might explore that in a future story. :)

harrowcatReviewed Chapter: 10 on 5/5/2007
This is very expressive Shirebound. As a single, and I have to admit very British, person who lives a long way from her immediate family touch is an expression of love and friendship that is especially valued.

Author Reply: I'm so glad this rings true, Harrowcat. Thank you.

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 10 on 5/4/2007
Touch--that one, most elemental calming force--has been used indeed properly and effectively to reassure Frodo this day.

Lovely!

Author Reply: Thank you. I felt calmer just writing this. :)

DreamflowerReviewed Chapter: 10 on 5/4/2007
I don't recall if I had the time to comment on this at LJ, but it's just beautiful. I believe hobbits need the touch of their loved ones just as much as they need food and drink--this is a wonderful illustration of that!

Author Reply: Thank you, Dreamflower. I feel the same way, especially regarding a hobbit like Frodo -- who's gone through the loss of parents and then Bilbo leaving just as he came of age. I think 'touch' would be very reassuring.

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