PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz
Across the Generations
“I WON’T sleep! Never. Not without DEAR Mr. Bear.” Penny dropped her flushed cheek against the rough quilt and wailed.
“We forgot to pack him, hun. You’ll have to manage.”
“I WANTED to go back. He’ll NEVER forgive me! Oh, Mr. BEAR.”
Mother’s lips danced and she quickly looked away.
Grandma’s silhouette filled the doorway. “Like mother, like daughter.”
“Hmmm.” Mother stood and poked her head into the closet.
“Mr. Rabbit has sat here alone for 20 years, Pen.”
“Whoaaaaa. That’s forEVER.” She exhaled loudly. ”Okay. I’ll take him.”
“You’re a trooper.” Mother kissed Penny’s cheek. “You, too, Mr. Rabbit.”
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Angela Writes... 
Least said soonest mended
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Truth! I think Penny will realize that someday. Thank you for reading!
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I love this, as Grandma knows best.
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Yes, she always does. I’m pretty sure she’s been through this herself a time or two :). Thank you for reading and commenting, James!
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loved this story very much. one of your best. :)
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Thank you so much for saying this, Plaridel! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and your comment was very encouraging!
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How sweet, Angela. Three generations all bonded with affection.
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Thank you! I’m rather fascinated with how different ages/generation dealing with the same situations. Affection between them is important, I think!
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Indeed, Angela!
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That’s just gorgeous. Mr Rabbit to the rescue, and how wise of Grandma to have kept him.
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Margaret, thank you so very much! Grandma is definitely wise; I think she may know that everyone goes through the same phases… Mr Rabbit to the Rescue would have been a good title! I wish I’d thought of that. Thank you for reading and commenting!
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Haha. That’s ironic, because titles cause me more grief than practically anything. I rarely come up with one I’m happy with. I like your title by the way.
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The title either comes to me (good or bad; that’s debatable!) or it doesn’t. At all. I had no idea what to call this one, so I’m glad you like it :). I still prefer yours though!
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Kids are never EVER over the top, are they? Grandmas are always the best, aren’t they?
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Oh. My. Goodness. NEVER EVER! And yes, Grandmas are the best :). Dale, thank you for reading and commenting!
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Haha! Right! And yes, they are. 😊
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I loved the three generations. Great story!
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Thank you! I wanted to braid them all together around the one event.
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You did a wonderful job!
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I remember when 20 years felt like forever. Now it goes by in a blink of an eye.
Great story!
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Liam, oh my, yes; I’m starting to realize that truth! Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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Dear Angela,
Awww. Sweet story. Grandma knows best, doesn’t she?
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, yes! Grandma will swoop in and save the day :). Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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Ended well. 🙂
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Bill, thank you! I wanted Penny to grow up and little and also want to give Mr. Rabbit kudos for sticking around 20 years between assignments :).
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🙂
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Sweet story.
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Grandma saves the day. In an odd way, this reminds me of a dog I used to sit. He had a favorite toy that his people threw off the deck into their enormous yard. He would chase it 24/7 if he could. One trip, he dropped it in someone’s bag, and it went for vacation, whole I was stuck with an unhappy dog until I found a suitable substitute.
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Oh my goodness! That’s almost identical. Hilarious! 🙂
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