I hear the chatter, laughter, and songs of my family. just around the bend. I was born into a bunch of achievers. Fast hikers, curious explorers, rock hounds, and geographical buffs. They bait me. “If you love us, you’ll come with us.” I go.
A scream from behind!
I rush back – a child has dropped from the ridge above. I pick her up, brush off the dirt, dry the tears and find her amazing unhurt. My family has come back. Seconds later her family arrive joyfully expressing their thanks.
For once, I was on the right side of the bend!
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Rochelle Picture Prompt for a story in 100 words.
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Hello. To various folks I am Neat’nee, Mom, Grandma Neta, Gramma, Aunt Neta, Aunt Noni, Aunt Neno, and Aunt Neto (lots of varieties from little nieces and nephews). To some I’m more like “Didn’t you used to be my teacher?” or “Don’t I know you from someplace?” To you, perhaps, I am a Fellow Blogger. Not “fellow” like a male or a guy, but “fellow” like a companion or an adventurer. I would choose to be Grandma Blogger, and have you pull up a chair, my website before you, while I tell you of some days of yore. I have experienced life much differently than most of you. It was and is a good life. I hope to share nuggets of appreciation for those who have gone before me and those who come after me. By necessity you are among those who come after me and I will tell you of those who came before. Once upon a time in a little house on a prairie - oops, change that lest I commit plagiarism - and change that “house on the prairie” to “dugout on the prairie.” So my story begins...
Nicely written Oneta. Some wonderful prose poetry 🙂
Thank you much. Fun writing. Rochelle has interesting prompts. 😀
She very much does I agree 🙂
Lucky you were there, a piece of tension here, nice writing.
Thank you. Yes, I was there to get my 15 minutes in the sun. Joking – fiction only. 😀
A lucky escape for the child.
Right, and an opportune moment for my hero to shine! 😀
great writing Oneta 🙂
Thanks, I always can count on you. 😀
lol when I’m not in retreat 🙂
Great take on the prompt.
lisarey, I visited your blog and marked your follow. You must have found me via Rochelle. I will enjoy our participation together with her prompts.
You had me holding my breath for two second, then – relax. Being in the right place at the right time is very important. Great take on the picture.
Oh, now I understand about the “two seconds.” I hadn’t read this comment. Give me time; I’ll catch up. Right now I’m on the wrong side of the bend. 😀 Thanks for your nice comment
Two seconds! Must learn to proofread :), Jilly.
I should have used “amazingly” instead of amazing. So I lacked in my proofreading. But I don’t understand about “two seconds.” Thanks for reading and commenting. I like interactive blogging.
Indeed! Sometimes it is best on the other side of the bend! Lucky child. Lovely take.
Gracious and sweet of you to leave comment. Thanks. 😀
What a lovely take on the prompt, happy ending and all 🙂
Thanks for the comment; always lovely to make new friends. No better way than comments.
Dear Oneta,
It’s all about being in the right place in the right time. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks, Rochelle, for the work that is necessary to conduct a well managed challenge like you have done. 😀
that was one lucky child!
Marvels do happen. Especially in fiction. 😀
Well written with a wonderfully happy ending
Thank you, Michael, for your kind compliment. 😀
Nicely paced story, with fluent writing. Nice that the slow member of the family had a time to shine!
Thank you. And it is very nice for everyone to get a special moment of glory in their lives.