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The Ripple Effect – makes it’s return!!
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Chapter 1
Scene: A number of years after the initial The Ripple Effect “chapter” I had previously posted and it starts with Angie sitting on the bench at the lake near the shoreline where she and Bette had the conversation about Tina and her lasting effect on each of them.
It was late spring in upstate New York. The trees had started to sprout their new leaves and the forest was filled with the sounds of birds singing. It was a warm sunny day with very little breeze to speak of. The water on the lake was calm, and had a very serene aura about it on this particular day.
Angelica Kennard-Porter sat alone on the very bench her Momma B had often occupied when she wanted to be alone with her thoughts. In true Porter fashion, Angie was very much like her Mom, choosing to keep a lot of what she felt inside her, and hide her emotions from the world.
This bench had become a haven for each of them over the years. The one place they could go to be alone with their thoughts. Even when both occupied the bench sitting side by side, they could each easily get lost in their thoughts and memories of the past, giving each other the space they needed to reflect on what ever memory had come into focus at that particular time.
Other times, she and Bette would have deep conversations about anything and everything going on in their lives. They always seemed to have a sixth sense about each other and always appeared to know when it was time to “chat” and when it was time for a quiet afternoon with each one left alone deep in their individual thoughts.
It had been a long time since Angie had the chance to just sit alone peacefully in this very spot. Living in New York City, life was hectic. With work commitments, family and friends also demanding some quality time with her, she wasn’t able to escape up to the lake very often and she missed it. Today, she had made the exception.
After clearing her schedule for a few days, she headed up to the home she had shared during her teenaged years growing up with her Mamma B. Although Angie had traveled to many cities around the world, and had the opportunity to meet and experience a wide range of people from a variety of cultures, this was still her favorite place in the world.
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Hello Tazgolf74, That was such a beautiful start… I can feel exactly what Angelica is experiencing… your words so vibrantly have brought out a set of emotions that have been hiding for a little while… and for this I thank you… losing someone to cancer is always hard… a family member… or a really special friend. That bench I have one just like it… it looks out towards the river… one of my favorite views… it is funny how something out in the open… something so very open can become such a sanctuary… hmmmmm… I’m babbling it seems… but yeah… so beautiful… please post soon and thank you… my soul is forever grateful of this reminder of life… a life I experienced… to the fullest. Love and hugs, JC (“Ordinary riches can be stolen, real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you.” – Oscar Wilde)
“Do not suppress it-that would hurt you inside. Do not express it-this would not only hurt you inside, it would cause ripples in your surroundings. What you do is transform it.” – Peace Pilgrim
So Angie is a grown young young lady? We know Tina is gone,where is Bette. That was a beautiful start. will see where you take us. Losing a friend or a family menber to cancer is so hard on everyone. thanks for finishing this. thanks Really starting a new story so we can see how they have fared
okay now we have angie, wondering if bette is still around…ur last pice made me so teary eyed, that emotion came right back instantly!! :)
Hey T-Gal, you know my thoughts about your talented writing, so I’ll try not to make a book of my comment. LOL! Anyway, beautiful as always. The serenity of the lake, Angelica’s thoughts, and the ability to reflect back in a peaceful way is most fulfilling. I loved how you have advanced the story to Angie being a grown young woman now. Gosh, so many questions remain. HURRY BACK HERE YA HERE? I know what you are busy doing….LMAO! Talk to ya later. *HUGS*
O.K. Taz, a great start! I have my box of Kleenex at the ready, so do your worst!
I loved this story right from the beginning despite the fact that Tina is not there, but the way that you write the story makes it really hard not to give it, its deserved attention. Your description is just beautiful, post soon dear and have a nice weekend.
I didn’t read your 1st story cause I’m a coward when it comes to death of people I love and because its all too close to home for me personally having lost my wife 17 years ago after 8 years of illness. She was 38 & her nickname was TK. And I adore Tina so it makes it hard to bring back those memories. Maybe I’ll read again, can’t promise but I liked this chapter.
Awesome. I can’t wait to read what is next!!!! I love that Angie takes the time to sit and reflect. When life gets busy, usually that is one of the first things to go. LOL No doubt you will write it brilliantly. Thanks for posting.