The Light Outside the Front Door
November 1, 2023 at 10:06 am 40 comments
For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 3 November
2023
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| Photo Credit: Dale Rogerson |
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Whenever Jason got home, he used to see the light outside the front door. Now it remained dark.
No matter how late he returned, Jason could always recall his mom waiting for him in the living room.
His mom greeted him one evening as usual and inquired how his day had gone.
“Mom, I’m tired,” he answered as he headed to his room and shut the door.
His mother’s sudden death made him realize how much she cared for and loved him.
“Mom,” he sobbed, looking at her in the open casket. “I’m so sorry for taking you for granted.”
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Musings of a Random Mind 
1.
Dale | November 1, 2023 at 10:22 am
It’s the way of it, unfortunately. We appreciate after they are gone…
2.
plaridel | November 1, 2023 at 3:42 pm
dale:
true that.
3.
Dale | November 1, 2023 at 6:18 pm
🙂
4.
rochellewisoff | November 1, 2023 at 10:46 am
Dear Plaridel,
Touching story. I think most of take our parents, partners or friends for granted until we no longer have them. Human nature.
Shalom,
Rochelle
5.
plaridel | November 1, 2023 at 3:41 pm
rochelle:
only if we can turn back the time… unfortunately, we can’t.
6.
msjadeli | November 1, 2023 at 1:07 pm
Oh no. I understand beating oneself up for things undone and mistakes made. I hope one day he can forgive himself. I’m sure his mom does. Very relatable story, especially after having lost my mom last year.
7.
plaridel | November 1, 2023 at 3:41 pm
msjadeli:
for sure, his mom will want him to learn to forgive himself.
8.
athling2001 | November 1, 2023 at 2:13 pm
Sad when we realize these things too late. Well done.
9.
plaridel | November 1, 2023 at 3:41 pm
athling2001:
i know what you mean.
10.
James Pyles | November 1, 2023 at 2:24 pm
Is this a “Friday the 13th” movie franchise reference?
11.
plaridel | November 1, 2023 at 3:41 pm
james:
just a coincidence, i suppose. 🙂
12.
Sandra | November 2, 2023 at 2:13 am
That’s the way it goes. But that doesn’t make it any easier.
13.
plaridel | November 2, 2023 at 11:28 am
sandra:
i know, i know.
14.
Tannille | November 2, 2023 at 5:27 am
Ouch! It’s easy to take those closest to us for granted.
15.
plaridel | November 2, 2023 at 11:27 am
tannille:
i suppose we’ve been all guilty, one way or another.
16.
Keith's Ramblings | November 2, 2023 at 8:54 am
A situation many can relate to I’m sure. A touching tale, plaridel.
17.
plaridel | November 2, 2023 at 11:27 am
keith:
i’m glad the story somehow resonates. thank you for reading.
18.
granonine | November 2, 2023 at 9:03 am
Powerful warning. Too bad we tend to ignore until it’s too late.
19.
plaridel | November 2, 2023 at 11:27 am
linda:
well said.
20.
Brenda's Thoughts | November 2, 2023 at 3:01 pm
Such a sad story and a good reminder to not take for granted those who love us most. The first two sentences are very powerful. Nicely done, Plaridel!
21.
plaridel | November 4, 2023 at 11:42 am
brenda:
thank you for reading and the generous comment. much appreciated
22.
Dahlia | November 2, 2023 at 11:48 pm
Why do people always wake up so late? Nicely crafted
23.
plaridel | November 4, 2023 at 11:45 am
dahlia:
we usually realize how much we’ve missed only when it’s gone.
24.
Dahlia | November 4, 2023 at 8:25 pm
So true
25.
plaridel | November 6, 2023 at 5:27 pm
dahlia:
yep.
26.
Bill | November 3, 2023 at 6:48 am
Excellent. A story well-told with a ubiquitous moral.
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plaridel | November 4, 2023 at 11:42 am
bill:
it’s very kind of you. thank you.
28.
Bill | November 4, 2023 at 2:33 pm
🙂
29.
The Sicilian Storyteller | November 3, 2023 at 2:56 pm
So very sad. A classic case of not appreciating those who mean the most to us.
30.
plaridel | November 4, 2023 at 11:44 am
nancy:
i know what you mean. been there and done that.
31.
Margaret | November 3, 2023 at 11:12 pm
I feel his regret. Great opening. Sets up the scene really well.
32.
plaridel | November 4, 2023 at 11:43 am
margaret:
it’s very generous of you to say that. much appreciated.
33.
notestowomen | November 5, 2023 at 12:27 pm
Heartbreaking. Regret is an awful thing to live with.
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plaridel | November 6, 2023 at 5:26 pm
adele:
hopefully, he’d eventually learn to forgive himself.
35.
Dawn M. Miller | November 5, 2023 at 7:11 pm
Awww, I’m sure she forgives him. We mothers always fo.
36.
plaridel | November 6, 2023 at 5:26 pm
dawn:
no doubt about it, she did.
37.
Dawn M. Miller | November 6, 2023 at 9:12 pm
❤
38.
plaridel | November 8, 2023 at 7:01 pm
dawn:
thanks again. 🙂
39.
satyam rastogi | November 8, 2023 at 10:33 am
Nice 👌
40.
plaridel | November 8, 2023 at 7:01 pm
satyam:
thank you. i’m glad you liked it. 🙂