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Happiness (Friday Fictioneers)

October 23, 2015 by Corina

I was happy for her. I was also sad that she was leaving but I knew that she was headed for new things, new places, new people. A fresh start. How many times had I wished that I could get a new start, only to continue the same daily struggles? No, not her. Not my girl. I prayed she would never live a life like mine where she was my only happiness. She was headed for college; a bright future. I was sure of that. Even the heavens were smiling on her as she boarded that bus bound for Happiness!

Word Count: 100

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Friday Fictioneers is a weekly blog hop hosted by Rochelle. She posts a photo prompt then challenges readers to write a 100 word story inspired by the prompt. It’s a fun challenge. Give it a try! Check here for the info then write your story and post it, link up and enjoy the other stories!

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on October 23, 2015 at 1:11 pm | Reply Deb

How much nonfiction is included in this nice little story, my friend? 😉

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- on October 23, 2015 at 1:17 pm | Reply Corina
  
  I hadn’t thought of it that way, Deb. But I guess we all have those moments when we wish we could get a new start!
  
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  - on October 23, 2015 at 1:19 pm | Reply Deb
    
    Ya got that right!! I could just see you putting your daughter on a bus bound for college and a fresh start.
    
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    - on October 23, 2015 at 1:35 pm Corina
      
      Actually, it was an airplane I put her on to go cross country to Maryland for college. A fresh start indeed.
      
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on October 23, 2015 at 2:19 pm | Reply Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

I think it’s lovely when parents want something better than they had… I hope she will be a grateful daughter.

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on October 23, 2015 at 2:54 pm | Reply hafong

That’s a good mother sending her daughter off in a positive way. Happy for her and not trying to hold her back. Nice story.

Lily

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on October 23, 2015 at 3:46 pm | Reply gahlearner

I agree with all the other commenters. The sadness of the mother having to let go, but at the same time hope and happiness for a better life–she’s a wonderful mother.

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on October 23, 2015 at 5:20 pm | Reply rochellewisoff

Dear Corina,

You have captured the essence of a mother’s heart. Well done.

Shalom,

Rochelle

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on October 24, 2015 at 8:09 am | Reply momtheobscure

We always want happiness for the ones we love. Lovely store. Remember to wad up a little happiness and store it up in your pocket for those rainy days!

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on October 24, 2015 at 3:42 pm | Reply rogershipp

New starts are hard to come by… Or one could see that there is a chance at a new start every day? Well done.

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on October 25, 2015 at 12:04 am | Reply Sandra

A lovely story.

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