Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers
Week of 04-19 through 04-25-2016
This week’s photo prompt is provided by TJ Paris. Thank you TJ!
Special Friends
“Marcy, why is Ethel acting weird, like she has splinters in the windmills of her mind?” Todd questioned.
” No splinters, Todd, just can’t get herself together since her father died. They were so close and now, she has no one!”
“She does have a brother, but he lives in the Bahamas and she saw him briefly when he came to their father’s funeral six months ago. “
“Why doesn’t she spend some time with him, she has two weeks of vacation coming up?”
“She can’t afford it. There is very little money left from her pay after she pays her rent, utilities and food.”
“I’m having another get-together this Friday night after work. Can you get our group together?” Todd asked.
“Sure, I’ll be happy to.”
Everyone came, but Ethel. She had to work that night.
Each person contributed to a special fund for their friend Ethel so she could spend two weeks with her brother.
Crying with gratefulness, Ethel told them it was the most thoughtful gift she had ever received.
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Copyright © 2016 Written by Jessie Cross ~ All rights reserved
Reflections Of Life's Journey 
What wonderful friends! Touching story!☺
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Thank you! 😊
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Aw, Ethel’s friends were extremely thoughtful. I’m sure more then anything what she needed after losing her Dad and having to work so hard to pay the bills, was a break and time to spend with her only family, her brother. Makes me believe there are good people in the world. Well written.
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Thank you, Mandi. Having friends is wonderful and to have some that will really help you in a time of need is really special.
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I agree. I have found in the past, often my best friends will “do” even before they ask.
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What sweet thoughtful friends! I think this trip is just what Ethel needs to recharge herself! Great story, Jessie!
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Thank you, Joy! She is very fortunate to have friends like that.
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Aww.. she’s blessed to have such thoughtful friends. I hope she finds her happiness. 🙂
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I think their great kindness has really lifted her spirits and she realizes how fortunate she is and she will be fine.
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Lovely story about lovely friends!
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Thank you!
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Lovely story … I like the line ‘splinters in the windmill of her mind’.
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Thank you! 🙂
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