
Inspiration To Not Give Up
Entering the park, I noticed a slight breeze that rustled the red leaves making them fall to the solid ground one by one. The air was warm, the beams of sunlight glowing on my skin. I laid down a blanket on the grassy ground and sat down, enjoying the unusually good weather.
My ears were filled with that beautiful sound of children laughing out loud. All the kids from the neighborhood were here in the park. Children were playing a game of hide and seek and I laughed at their tries to cover themselves. I looked to the other side of the park and saw some kids playing on the swing.
They all looked like they were enjoying themselves.
At that moment, a small boy, who was blowing bubbles while running, fell down. He began crying out and my heart broke.
“Mommy.”
His mother quickly rushed to the small child. She knelt down and looked over his scrapped knee. My smile widened as I heard the boy laugh when his mom kissed his injury. She wrapped her hands around him and took him in her arms, cooing softly.
My hand unconsciously moved to my stomach. It rubbed gently over my belly. It then hit me that it wasn’t flat anymore. I had a slight bump now. Soon I might become one of those mothers who would worry every time their children played in the park.
My eyes burned as I stared at the loving mother. Would I also become like her? Would I see the baby as the center of my world? I hoped so.
I took out my phone and pressed the numbers as I felt tears leaving my eyes. Without thinking further about it, I cancelled the appointment that would have ended a life before it even had the chance to begin. I ended the call and thought about my new life that would start in a few months.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleInnocence and love save an unformed life and open a world of possibilities… I really loved the idea of a whole future in front of her. Her child is still invisible but is such a powerful presence already!
I agree with you, Greene, her child even though isn’t even born plays a vital part and can even be considered one of the protagonists of the story and it was really fun to write about a character that hadn’t even been born.
And I’m really glad you were able to envision a future for the mother. It’s nice to hear that she could live off in a reader’s mind.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleSuch a decision is always incredibly hard; that this love of a mother for her child inspired the young woman to keep her child is lovely.
It is an extremely hard decision and I think it’s strange, yet beautiful, how an everyday act of love can influence that choice.
It makes me glad I’m not still nursing. Hard decisions.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleSuch a deep story here Katy, a random act of a mothers love for her child, could change the lives of two – by someone whom she never knew! Inspiration indeed!
It’s an honour to hear such praise from you, Eric!
The love of a mother managed to reach out and inspire another soon-to-be mother. A beautiful act indeed.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleAnd you’re right; it’s strange to even think it was all caused by a stranger.
Beautiful, Katy! Sometimes things happen at just the right time and this time your protagonist was saved a lifetime of regret.
Thank you, Sandra.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleFate is strange and it can appear at the strangest times.
And at this case, it appeared just in time to save a life.
Wow! I was touched. You made my tears shedding. I can’t help myself but cry. It was the best decision she did, choosing to be a loving mother must be hard, but it is worth the whole world. Thank you for sharing this awesome story. Congratulations.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI’m honoured to hear how much it has affected you!
It was definitely a hard decision and it’s almost funny to see how such a simple act affected her.
And thank you, Lotchie, for commenting. It means a lot!
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The exquisite mental pictures add to the meaning, richness, and effect of the story.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you, Dipayan!
You’re welcome.
My belief is that detailed description can take a story to another level. They help the reader paint a clear picture and adjust to the environment of the tale.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleTears are running down my cheeks, wow! That was an emotional roller coaster. Thank you for sharing your story with us!
Thank you for the support!
You’re very welcome!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleSo beautiful, how this little, innocent act influences a really hard decision. Congrats!
Thank you very much, Brigitta!
How inspiring! A simple act that saved a life. Makes you wonder how our acts affect our suroundings. Nicely done!
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