Thursday, 12 December 2013

FRIDAY FICTIONEERS - A HAPPY BIRTHDAY - MY 100 WORDS BY LINDA PALUND



A HAPPY BIRTHDAY

            I offered her trucks and trains, but she only wanted to play with dolls.  Above all, she wanted to be a fairy princess. 
            Who was I kidding?  My daughter would never have choices.  She was born sick and even after the operation, she would never run and play like the other kids.
            She’s 37 years old today and I don’t think she’s ever had a moment of true happiness.  If only I was the fairy princess, I would wave my magic wand and make her well. 
            Then I would wish her a Happy Birthday and my wish would come true.

This Dabble in FLASH FICTION is from FRIDAY FICTIONEERS courtesy of:
http://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/
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  1. Anonymous12 December 2013 at 16:10

    Hi Linda,
    This story is saturated with sadness, both for the mother and daughter. The wistfulness of the mother's wish is heartbreaking. ron

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  2. Anonymous12 December 2013 at 16:36

    heartbreaking story...perhaps one of the saddest things that a mother could experience

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    1. Linda Palund12 December 2013 at 21:22

      So many heartbreaking stories in this world...

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  3. Reading Pleasure12 December 2013 at 17:21

    Very touching!

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    1. Linda Palund12 December 2013 at 21:23

      I am glad that you are touched, but sad for my story...

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  4. Anonymous12 December 2013 at 17:54

    Painful story, spoken like a mother... Ultimately, we all wish for your kid's happiness. Nice job!

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    1. Linda Palund12 December 2013 at 21:23

      Truly is a mother's story. So many sad ones out there...

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  5. Perry Block13 December 2013 at 03:00

    You bummed me out this week, Linda, not that that's very hard to do. This wasn't so much a story as a frozen moment in time of a very sad and difficult life. It was very effective and does make you realize the tragedy all around and the heartbreak of people who cope with it. I understand. Well done. Now, have a happy birthday. Can ya? Okay?

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  6. Sandra Crook13 December 2013 at 07:13

    Everyone yearns for a happy healthy baby, but not everyone is blessed in that way. This underlined that, sensitively. Well done Linda.

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  7. Anonymous13 December 2013 at 11:09

    Haven't we all wished for that magic wand, to make everything ok? To kiss a child and make it all better... Very poignant, Linda.

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    1. Linda Palund14 December 2013 at 11:28

      You are so right. If only there was that magic wand...

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  8. Anonymous13 December 2013 at 17:14

    Hi Linda,
    I've returned because there's a rumor you're having a birthday and I wanted to wish you a hearty celebration of your fascinating life! I did want to caution you about Greeks bearing gifts. Ho Ho Ho. Drink some retsina for me and enjoy your special day. Ron

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    1. Linda Palund14 December 2013 at 11:30

      Thanks so much, Ron! I was out last week, but came back again. The Greeks are always bearing gifts it seems. They have special gift shops that stay open until midnight, full of poisonous treats, probably... I had a happy birthday, but you will have to drink your own Retsina - that is an acquired taste that I have not acquired!

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  9. Anonymous14 December 2013 at 04:03

    Oh, so terribly sad. I'm finding it so amazing how shoes can recall our basic needs in life. This is has been such an interesting one this week. I enjoyed your story! Is it your birthday? If so, Happy Birthday, Linda! Enjoy! - Amy

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    1. Linda Palund14 December 2013 at 11:31

      Thank you for the Birthday Wishes - I guess there are a lot of Sagittarians amongst us, because there have been a lot of Birthdays lately.

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  10. Atreyee14 December 2013 at 07:32

    How we take our well being and wholeness for granted and yet crib about not having this or that-but have no idea what life is about without these blessings!Your piece has brought home that fact so sensitively Linda-a poignant tale of a Mother's love and heart felt wish for her daughter-beautifully handled:-)

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    1. Linda Palund14 December 2013 at 11:33

      Thank you. You do get that rush of feeling, when you yourself are suffering, and you see families like this; you instantly think, "it could actually be worse."

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  11. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields14 December 2013 at 11:21

    Dear Linda,

    You've captured the mother's heart. It doesn't matter when our children are adults. We still want to kiss their wounds and make them better. And as Sandra said, it's a good reminder that not every baby is born healthy. Well done. Happy birthday.

    shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Linda Palund14 December 2013 at 11:34

      Thanks, Rochelle. Yes, it can always be worse...and some of us are not so lucky. However, I did have a happy birthday as you know and am busily trying to finish another novel...

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  12. brudberg14 December 2013 at 15:58

    This is heartbreakingly sad.. how come that some people are out of luck to start... I find the solace that there is a mother to care for her.. Best wishes..

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  13. liz young15 December 2013 at 22:23

    That is so sad. I thank God every day that my children were born healthy.

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  14. janet16 December 2013 at 22:39

    Happy things first--a very happy and blessed birthday to you! Your story was beautifully written and terribly sad. There are so many things we wish we could do for our children, spouses, friend or whomever that we just can't do. I have an online friend who, with her husband, have adopted a large number of Down's Syndrome children. I'm constantly amazed by that!

    janet

    janet

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