So here it is on a Sunday. It is still a good day for a Friday Fictioneer tale. We are hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields of Addicted to Purple. Here is my 100 word story from the photo prompt.
PHOTO PROMPT – Copyright -Björn Rudberg
Rose pushed her chair back from the table. She heaved a heavy sigh. She looked around the table and listened to the chatter and laughter. Everyone wore their Christmas sweaters and their best behavior. No drama and food thrown.
She got up from the table. The boys had already left for the livingroom. She watched their glowing faces as their new train clacked along its track, blowing out smoke and then choo choo! as it came out of the tunnel.
The world might be crazy but here in her home, there was peace.
“God bless us, Every One!” She murmured.
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What a peaceful story for the season. Thank you!
Thanks for reading!
Lily
Rose is a fortunate lady, and her Christmas sounds wonderful – although a bit of drama and food-throwing is sometimes fun too. Lovely story, Lily.
Thank you Margaret!
Lily
Dear Lily,
What a sweet tale for Christmas. My brother had an electric train. I still remember the scent of the smoke.
BTW, since so many have been busy with the holidays, I’m extending this prompt for another week. See? You’re not late at all. 😉
Shalom and Happy New Year,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle! I was remembering the train sets that my mother gave my nephews for xmas. Now they’re all grown up. I wonder if kids still get them or is it all electronics nowadays.
Happy New Years!
Lily
Dear Lily,
A tale for the ages, as trite as that may sound. You truly captured the essence and hope of Christmastime.
Aloha,
Doug
Thank you so much, Doug. Happy New Years!
Lily
Lily, A lovely and well done Christmas story. This seems to be a family who are just happy to be together. That’s great. Happy Holidays! 🙂 — Suzanne
Thank you Suzanne!
Lily
Idyllic Christmas fun.
Thank you for reading, Sandra. Happy New Year.
Lily