She visits him every day in the prison. People struggle to understand how she could. He was, after all responsible for the death of her son.
Rainy days are especially hard, because it was raining on the night of the accident. Josh was driving a bit too fast around that curve. And Jeffrey? If only he had been wearing his seatbelt that night, he wouldn’t have been thrown from the car when it hit the tree.
She used to replay the accident and the trial in her mind on the long walks to the prison. Sometimes the grief and bitterness would overcome her and she would have to stop for a moment to regain her composure. But not anymore. No, not anymore.
Time and grace have helped her to embrace the gift of forgiveness. The more she got to know Josh, the more she realized how alike he and Jeffrey are. They were best friends after all. In a small way Josh connects her to the son she lost. And so she visits every day.
kat ~ 23 December 2015
(175 Words)
A story for Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers (FFfAW). Thanks Priceless Joy for this week’s challenge and also to Etol Bagam for this beautiful thought-provoking prompt!q if you’d loke to read other stories or enter your own, click HERE.
December 23rd, 2015 at 9:35 am
This is so bittersweet. He is responsible for the death of her son but she has forgiven him and left room in her heart for him. Wonderful story Kat!
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December 23rd, 2015 at 10:26 am
Thanks PJ. Tragedy has a way of transforming us in unexpected ways.
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December 23rd, 2015 at 10:27 am
I agree with you Kat.
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December 23rd, 2015 at 10:33 am
🙂
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December 23rd, 2015 at 10:22 am
Nice story. I could forgive Josh as well. It was an accident and they were kids.
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December 23rd, 2015 at 10:25 am
Thanks Jenn. Yes I believe I could too. Thank you for commenting. 😊
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December 23rd, 2015 at 10:49 am
thank you for sharing such a lovely piece. it stirs up a lot of emotions and leaves a smile on my face at the end of it ❤
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December 23rd, 2015 at 11:00 am
Thanks Cherry. The blessing of grace is meant to do that. Peace to you. 😊
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December 23rd, 2015 at 1:55 pm
Great story, not everyone would have such a good heart, most would just look for someone to blame. Well done 🙂
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December 23rd, 2015 at 2:34 pm
Thank you Alixa. I would hope to think I would be as kind as the woman in my story. 🙂
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December 23rd, 2015 at 2:53 pm
I’m sure you are 🙂
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December 23rd, 2015 at 2:54 pm
😊
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December 23rd, 2015 at 3:08 pm
Wow sad but lovely story! forgiveness
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December 23rd, 2015 at 4:19 pm
Thanks Lynn! 🙂
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December 23rd, 2015 at 4:44 pm
Very nice post for this picture!
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December 23rd, 2015 at 6:47 pm
Thank you Lynn. Wanted to end on a positive note. 🙂
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December 23rd, 2015 at 7:02 pm
yes nice!!
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December 23rd, 2015 at 7:09 pm
🙂
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December 23rd, 2015 at 3:55 pm
Beautiful and so believable!
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December 23rd, 2015 at 4:19 pm
Thank you Willow.
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December 23rd, 2015 at 4:54 pm
This was so touching, Kat. It made me teary-eyed. So kudos for such a good story.
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December 23rd, 2015 at 6:49 pm
Thanks so much for stopping by! 😊
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December 29th, 2015 at 11:26 am
Very touching.
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December 29th, 2015 at 12:09 pm
Thank you. 😊
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