This week, Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge by Charli Mills was to create a story in 99 words not more, no less about The Greatest Gift….
Life’s Greatest Gift
Thomas prowled the corridors of the care home as its residents slept. During the day he would jump from lap to lap, rubbing gnarled hands with his head, accepting tender touches and morsels of food, hoarded and saved for his visit. For many he became the family they no longer knew, and was adored.
The cat slipped through a door left ajar, and approaching the bed, he leapt onto the pillow. Thomas purred gently into the old woman’s ear. She sighed and gave one last gentle breath, accepting the greatest gift in life of being loved until its end.
©Sally Cronin 2019
If you would like to participate you have until September 17th: https://carrotranch.com/2019/09/13/september-12-flash-fiction-challenge/
I have a number of short story collections and you can find my books and their reviews: https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-and-reviews-2019/
I hope you enjoyed my bit of flash and your feedback is always welcome.. thanks Sally.
Awe!!! Sally, her heart was warm with love and she slipped to eternity with smile!
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The power of love, wherever it might come from.. ♥
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It’s most powerful force life could have. ❤
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Your story made my eyes sting with tears. Even when loved ones forget their family, they can still recognize the unconditional love of a cat.
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Thanks Charli.. ♥
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beautiful story, Sally. I think we would all like to go so peacefully and knowing that we are loved.
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Thank you Jim..x
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Oh, I love this Sally. ❤
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Thank you Colleen..♥
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So poignant . . .
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Thanks Liz.. x
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A very touching story, Sally. What comfort!
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Thank you Olga.. xxx
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Beautiful, Sally… ❤ xo
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Thank you Bette ♥
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Just another heart warming tale you knocked out of the park again in your signature style Sal ❤
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Thanks Debby…♥
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Just sayin’ ❤
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Aww… wonderful, Sally. ❤️
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Thank you Jennie..♥
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You’re most welcome, Sally. ❤️
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Thanks for sharing..♥
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Such a lovely way to go!
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Peace and with a friend..lovely..xx
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Aw
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Thanks Annette..hugsxx
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Animals are the greatest healers ❤
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They are Jacqui..♥
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This is a magical piece, Sally.
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Thank you Robbie..xxx
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That was very touching, Sally. Hugs xx
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Thank you Joy…hugs xxx
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