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The Ripple Effect – makes it’s return!!
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The beauty of the lake at sunrise as a new day started was breath-taking. She had been fortunate in her life to have observed famous pieces of art in a variety of formats. Although some had touched her deeply with their beauty, nothing compared to a sunrise or a sunset at the lake.
Arriving at the house that morning, she unloaded her gear from the vehicle, and took it up to her room. Since it was a warm sunny day, she had roamed from room to room and opened up the windows to allow some fresh air to filter into the house. After she got everything put away, Angie then headed down to her favorite place – the lake.
Walking along the pathway, she took in a deep breath filling her senses with the aromatic smell of the great outdoors. Living in the city did not provide much clean fresh air, so she had always enjoyed the freshness of the forest when she had been here at the lake. The serenity provided by being close to nature had always provided a comfort to her that she had found in few other places around the world.
As she approached the lakeshore, she found the bench still in the same position it had always resided. It brought a sense of comfort and a smile to her face. Over the years it had weathered well even though it had been used often. It appeared as though it could use a little “freshening up”, so she made a mental note to go into town and pick up the necessary supplies to apply the touch up before returning to the city in a few days.
She sat down on the bench as she had done so many times in the past. Looking out at the water she felt a sense of calm wash over her. The peaceful feeling she had always felt here quickly returned. She always felt an energy that she could not describe when she was here….as of someone or something was always watching over her, helping to guide her thoughts, stimulate her mind, body and spirit.
The memories of this place and growing up here, were so vivid in her mind. It felt like it was just yesterday that she had arrived here with Bette for the very first time………
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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.