She Was Heading Home
July 20, 2016 at 3:43 pm 32 comments
For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 22 July 2016
Photo Credit: Jan Wayne Fields
After a long illness, Nana passed away.
One day I saw her sitting alone on the beach staring off into the ocean.
“What are you thinking, Nana?” I asked.
“My ancestral home,“ she replied with a sadness that a seven year old wouldn’t understand.
Years later, I learned that she was the only one in her family to survive the holocaust.
Growing up, it was Nana who babysat me. We became very close. I never felt so safe under her care.
As she was being laid to rest, I cried. At the same time, I knew she was heading home.
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Musings of a Random Mind 
1.
Sandra | July 21, 2016 at 1:38 am
A sad one. Welcome back.
2.
plaridel | July 21, 2016 at 9:18 am
sandra:
thank for the warm welcome. i had a good time in belize. 🙂
3.
creatingahome | July 21, 2016 at 6:09 am
Indeed to a better place.
Lovely story.
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plaridel | July 21, 2016 at 9:17 am
creatingahome:
thank you for reading. i’m glad you liked it.
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Björn Rudberg (brudberg) | July 21, 2016 at 6:53 am
So interesting to learn afterwards about the horrors.. somehow you will have to put it into perspective better then
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plaridel | July 21, 2016 at 9:17 am
björn:
somehow she felt guilty that she survived and not the others.
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aliciajamtaas | July 21, 2016 at 8:19 pm
I like where you took this. History, memories, and the promise of home.
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plaridel | July 22, 2016 at 9:06 am
alicia:
somehow that’s what came up to me looking at the picture prompt. i’m glad you liked it.
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Amy Reese | July 21, 2016 at 10:10 pm
How lucky they were able to share a bond. Poignant piece, Plaridel. Very nice.
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plaridel | July 22, 2016 at 9:04 am
amy:
that’s the point i wanted to get across. i’m glad you liked it.
11.
liz young | July 22, 2016 at 5:14 am
Sad story with a happy ending.
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plaridel | July 22, 2016 at 9:04 am
liz:
thank you for reading. deeply appreciate it.
13.
Margaret | July 22, 2016 at 6:08 am
Very moving. I like the way you’ve captured a feeling of stillness and acceptance into your story. Lovely.
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plaridel | July 22, 2016 at 9:04 am
margaret:
that’s very generous of you. thank you.
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mickwynn2013 | July 22, 2016 at 9:06 am
Very moving, great comeback
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plaridel | July 22, 2016 at 11:12 am
mick:
thank you. i’m glad it resonated somewhat. 🙂
17.
gahlearner | July 22, 2016 at 9:55 am
A wonderful memory of his grandmother. We often don’t learn about our family history while people who lived it are still alive. Very sad.
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plaridel | July 22, 2016 at 11:11 am
gahlearner:
i totally agree.
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TraceyDelaplainMD.com | July 22, 2016 at 8:36 pm
Heading home. I like that idea.
Tracey
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plaridel | July 24, 2016 at 9:53 am
tracey:
me, too. 🙂
21.
rochellewisoff | July 23, 2016 at 3:51 am
Dear Plaridel,
Welcome back. I’m glad it wasn’t a lengthy absence and that you had a good time. Sweet story. I imagine Nana had many stories to tell.
Shalom
Rochelle
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plaridel | July 24, 2016 at 9:53 am
rochelle:
thanks for the warm welcome. i’m afraid ii’ll be gone again in september. 🙂
23.
wmqcolby | July 24, 2016 at 1:28 pm
Welcome back, Plaridel! Poetic and honest. Made me cry. Nice work! Don’t be too long during September, now.
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plaridel | July 25, 2016 at 7:03 pm
kent:
thank you. i will only gone three weeks in september. 🙂
25.
wmqcolby | July 26, 2016 at 4:42 am
We’ll be here waiting for ya.
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plaridel | July 27, 2016 at 10:40 pm
kent:
glad to hear that. 🙂
27.
Emily Livingstone | July 25, 2016 at 2:26 pm
How sad, but nice, too. I like that your story is a departure, moreso than an arrival.
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plaridel | July 25, 2016 at 7:02 pm
emily:
thank you. i’m glad you liked it. 🙂
29.
patriciaruthsusan | July 26, 2016 at 2:20 am
A sweet though a sad story about a beloved grandmother, Plaridel. Good and heartwarming writing. 🙂 — Suzanne
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plaridel | July 27, 2016 at 10:40 pm
suzanne:
thank you for your kind thoughts. 🙂
31.
stoner on a rollercoaster | January 8, 2018 at 1:13 pm
😔
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plaridel | January 9, 2018 at 9:06 am
alyana:
i share the feeling. 😦