Credit: Barbara Taylor
I was finally out of that small cottage, in that small village, full of sanctimonious people with small minds.
I didn’t actually mind the cottage, it was just the proximity to the neighbours I detested. Nosy Mrs. Mead, always hovering around. To think I’d actually caught her, ear to the door, as Mama spoke to Dr. Harris about Papa’s condition! She didn’t flinch. On the contrary, she wagged her haughty finger at me for keeping her in the dark. I was too speechless to respond and too anxious to care.
Papa died a month later. Mama was too heartbroken to even consider leaving, when I gently raised the idea. Too many memories she couldn’t leave behind. I didn’t insist. Mama was old. It was my turn to look after her without complaining.
But there’s just something about mothers that God’s instilled into their hearts, when it comes to their children and putting them first.
Three weeks later she surprised me with two plane tickets to my favorite city. She knew I’d never leave her behind.
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What a sweet story! Mothers’ usually do always put their children first and in your story, she certainly did! Two plane tickets to her favorite city! Wonderful story!
Yes, there are mothers who’d give up their own comfort to see their children happy! Thank you so much! 🙂
So sweet of your mother.
Thank you for reading! 🙂
Yes I agree. Mom’s do know. They have a sense of what their children want most, even when they’re grown. I’m happy they both got to start over, away from nosy neighbours. It’s a bit sad for the Mom, leaving her friends but sometimes your somewhere and you’ve been there to long when their is to much gossip and politics 🙂 well done S.
Leaving behind the nosy ones who gossip will definitely be some consolation for Mum! ☺ Thanks for your comment! ☺
Mamas always know their children’s heart even when the child denies it, such a heartwarming story that these 2 are going on an adventure together away from all the nosy neighbours!
I love the way you put it, about the two of them off on an adventure together! Yes, Moms always know! 😊
just reminded me of how my daughters and i will just say come on lets go do something and just do it!
Such a beautiful ending to the story!
Thanks a lot! Glad you liked the ending! ☺
A very heartwarming story. Her mother is very understanding and wants her to be happy. Mothers are known to give up their own desires to help their children. She is very blessed to have such an understanding and loving mother.
Yes, she certainly is very blessed to have such a wonderful mother! Thanks for your comment! ☺
Bless them both. Things were rough and tough but they deserve another chance at happiness. 🙂
Very aptly put! Thanks for reading! ☺
My pleasure, S… 🙂
Great story. A well done take on the picture 🙂
Thank you so much! ☺
Wonderful story. So much power in few words! That’s difficult to do. Moms are the best.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! Yes, Moms certainly are! Thanks for reading! ☺
Sweet sweet sweet and extra sweet.
And did I mention sweet!
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Haha! Thank you soo much! I’m thrilled you found it so sweet! 😊🍭🍬🍭
A beautiful and well told story. Very nicely done. 🙂
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! So glad you liked it! 🙂
Just delightful, with hope and understanding, beautifully written SW
Thank you so much for your comment! Really glad you liked it! 😊
What a great mama! They’re going to have an adventure.
Yes! I hope they do! 🙂
What would we do without Mums? For a start we wouldn’t be here! I took mine, aged 89 to Dubai recently.and It gave her a new lease f life. I came back exhausted!
The Mayor. A very short story.
Oh how wonderful! She’s very lucky to have a son like you to take care of her at this age! Plan another adventure next year! 😄
Gurl power – sticking together – loving that they’re supporting each other.
Yes! Mum and daughter, best support out there! Thanks for reading! ☺
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Just delightful. Mothers rock 🙂
Yes they do! Thank you for reading! 😊
Very sweet! And such a lovely gift. Enjoyed reading this 🙂
Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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