Photo Credit: C.E. Ayr
Lauren had worked months on the proposal. Today the finance review board would hear her plans for “Hannah’s Haven of Hope”, the new children’s wing of Gordon Memorial. Her late sister’s legacy would finally be realized.
Tragically, as she stepped onto the crosswalk on the way to the meeting, a speeding car raced into Lauren, launching her through the air, slamming her into the pavement. She would never present her dream to the board.
But, as if by a miracle, the proposal was eventually heard and unanimously approved. Born of tragedy, it would be the legacy now of two sisters.
~ kat ~ 18 November 2015
(100 Words / Genre: Dramatic Tragedy)
This story prompted by the photo you see above by C.E. Ayr for Friday Fictioneers Weekly 100 Word Story Challenge. Thanks once again to Rochelle for hosting. If you’d like to read more stories or participate, click HERE.
like mercury colliding... 
November 18th, 2015 at 1:49 pm
Your story reminds me of my partner’s late brother’s legacy – McLaren Housing in Vancouver. It was realized after his death. http://mclarenhousing.com/who-we-are/the-mclaren-story/. The family’s featured in the current newsletter. We were there this September for a tour of the two buildings. It was awesome.
Lily
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November 18th, 2015 at 1:52 pm
What a wonderful legacy to your brother. I am so sorry for your loss, but encouraged by your story that there are places like this in the world. Peace and blessing to you and your family. 🙂
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November 18th, 2015 at 4:08 pm
A really positive story. Good to find it in Friday Fictioneers.
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November 18th, 2015 at 4:17 pm
Thank you Patrick. Have a good Wednesday. 🙂
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November 18th, 2015 at 4:46 pm
Good comes from tragedy Kat so nicely done….
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November 18th, 2015 at 4:48 pm
Yes it can…that is why I can hope in the midst of sorrow. Thanks Tommy.
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November 18th, 2015 at 4:48 pm
My pleasure Kate, please call me Michael
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November 18th, 2015 at 4:49 pm
Will do Michael. So sorry if I offended. Was tagging off of your blog id. 😊
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November 18th, 2015 at 4:50 pm
All good Kat, I do know it can be confusing…
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November 18th, 2015 at 4:51 pm
😊
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November 18th, 2015 at 8:19 pm
Like Patrick, I was glad to see a happy ending to a FF story. Well done
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November 18th, 2015 at 8:55 pm
Thank you. I’m glad you liked the story. 😊
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November 18th, 2015 at 9:31 pm
Oh my so sad! 😦
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November 18th, 2015 at 9:39 pm
Yes…but the good that lived on remains😊
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November 18th, 2015 at 9:49 pm
yes 🙂 a different story and I liked that
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November 19th, 2015 at 5:29 am
Like Wilberforce on his deathbed.
Good piece.
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November 19th, 2015 at 9:44 am
Thank you Mick! 😊
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November 19th, 2015 at 7:29 am
Drama, tragedy, and happy ending.
Well done.
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November 19th, 2015 at 9:45 am
Thanks! It’s a great challenge in 100 words or less! 😊
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November 19th, 2015 at 5:14 pm
I really liked this! Sad that she did not see her dream come true …but great that it will be a legacy for both. 🙂
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November 19th, 2015 at 5:17 pm
Thank you…I hopped over to look at your story…a nice hopeful ending. Liked it very much. I love how so many of us can have such different stories! 🙂
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November 19th, 2015 at 7:12 pm
Funny how that works…
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November 19th, 2015 at 7:15 pm
😊
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November 19th, 2015 at 10:28 pm
Nice that her dream lived on without her… a noble gesture indeed.
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November 19th, 2015 at 10:29 pm
Sister love Dale. Thanks for the comment. 😊
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November 20th, 2015 at 2:36 am
Mix of two contradicting emotios
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November 20th, 2015 at 6:37 am
Yes…it’s been that kind of week! Thanks for the comment!
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November 20th, 2015 at 6:43 pm
Such a tragic fate, two sisters dead and still, something good comes off it. Thought-provoking story, and inspiring.
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November 20th, 2015 at 7:34 pm
Thank you so much! 😊
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November 20th, 2015 at 8:12 pm
A sad story well told with a good ending. Well done. 🙂
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November 20th, 2015 at 8:14 pm
Thank you Susan!
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November 22nd, 2015 at 6:02 pm
Dear Kat,
Tragic irony. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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November 22nd, 2015 at 6:03 pm
Thank you Rochelle.
Peace,
Kat
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November 23rd, 2015 at 9:02 pm
So tragic. Well told.
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November 23rd, 2015 at 10:09 pm
Thank you Roger! 😊
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