I stop in my tracks with squeaky sounds from Angel’s bedroom. But I remember having locked the door properly.
I switch on the lights to see a few toys displaced. A toy car comes rolling towards me as if the driver has lost control. Teddy’s face looks crestfallen, and all other soft toys look deflated.
I pat Teddy on the back, and type a message to Angel. I hope she has sneaked the phone under her blanket in the hostel.
“Darling, it’s not only you who is homesick. Your buddies are missing you too.”
Teddy absorbs my tears in silence.
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I like that she sends Angel a message. She’s taking action, and keeping the connection alive. Lovely story.
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Thank you so much, Margaret!
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The silent tears of an empty nester.
We look upon these rooms with mixed emotions.
Lovely tale, Reena
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And the children wouldn’t want you to change it 😂
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That’s a fact!
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Cute, imaginative tale, Reena!
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Thank you so much, Lisa!
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You’re very welcome, Reena.
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most moms will have no problem relating to this story. well done.
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True 😀 Thank you so much!
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What a beautiful story. I love it!
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Thank you so much!
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Aw, poor Mom. I was glad to discover that Angel was at a hostel though, not with the other angels.
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Oh, yeah…. These separation pangs are infused with hope of a better future.
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Lovely!
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Thank you 😀
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Captures the empty-nest feel very well.
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Thanks so much!
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So sweet! I can see the room, the toys, the phone under the blanket. Well done!
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Thank you so much!
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What a tender, heart-felt response to this prompt. Reminds me of the day after my daughter’s wedding when I went into her room to strip sheets off the beds and found the room SO completely empty!
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Yeah… Loved ones do leave their stamps on things.
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Aww, so sweet
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Thank you, Sadje!
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Most welcome
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I feel it
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💕
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So sweet, Reena. Our daughter has recently finished school and plans to move out next year. I have no idea how we’re all going to handle that. Part of me is looking forward to being liberated but we’ll certainly miss her.
Best wishes,
Rowena
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The story is successful if it touches a chord. Thank you, Rowena!
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Very true, Reena!
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What a touching tale.
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Thank you, Keith!
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Harder, perhaps, for the mother
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That’s right. Thank you, Neil!
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