PHOTO PROMPT – © Jennifer Pendergast
Brandon ran his hand over the notched edges running the length of the canoe. Smooth to the touch; his dad’s words came back to him, “Connection is everything.”
He swallowed the lump in his throat at the memories spent in the old barn. The way his dad’s steady hands labored in love, cutting with precision, and sanding to perfection.
They spent hours dreaming of their maiden voyage. But, God had a different voyage in mind.
He rubbed the years of dust and cobwebs away and moved the canoe to the water’s edge. As his paddle touched the water, a gentle breeze brushed his face, and he’d never felt more connected.
In response to Friday Fictioneers Photo Prompt
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Goosebumps… thanks. 🙂
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Thanks! I’m so glad you liked it. I appreciate that you took the time to read my story and comment.
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I’m glad he dusted off the cobwebs and took the canoe for its maiden voyage, even if he was alone. A touching story. Lovely.
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Thank you Margaret for your kind comments. I’m glad you liked it. I’m so glad you stopped by the Cow Pasture. I love receiving feedback.
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Such a beautiful yet hauntingly sad story! Your descriptions were wonderful!
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Thank you so much for your kind comments, I try. I so appreciate you coming by the Cow Pasture and taking the time to comment. I’m glad you liked it.
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You’re welcome! My pleasure!
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Such a beautiful story of memory and love. You certainly know how to connect to the readers, I could almost feel the breeze…
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Thank you so much for such kind remarks. I’m glad you liked it and connected with the story. I love receiving feedback. Thanks for stopping by the Cow Pasture and taking time to comment.
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The moment of connection is captured well. Nicely done.
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Thank you. I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for visiting the Cow Pasture and commenting.
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Such a sweet, touching story. Loved it.
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Thank you Dale. I’m glad you liked it. I so appreciate you taking the time to visit the Cow Pasture and commenting.
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Very moving.
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Thank you. I’m so glad you liked it and I appreciate that you took the time to comment. Glad you took a stroll through the Cow Pasture.
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I think we were simpatico today. My canoe was built by a father for his son too.
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Aww, I’m sure he has wonderful memories, too. Thank you for stopping by the Cow Pasture and taking the time to comment.
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Beautiful, touching story. Great description, loved it!!!
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Thank you Cheryl for your kind comments. I’m so glad you liked it. I’m thrilled you stopped by the Cow Pasture and am excited you jumped the fence, welcome.
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Thank you for the lovely welcome Sheila. Will be sure to drop by often…and bring cake 😉
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Wow! I felt the connection too. My father has been gone several years. We fished a lot together. Sometimes I can still feel his presence and hear his witty remarks when I’m on the water. Thanks for taking me there today. 🙂
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Aww, that’s so sweet to hear about you and your father. I know you miss him. I’m happy my little story could bring back such wonderful memories. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
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Oh I love this.. I think we went similar paths with the smoothness of the hull, but a different back-story. Wonderful
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Thank you. I’m glad you liked it and thanks so much for commenting.
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Dear Sheila,
Apt descriptions made me feel connected, too. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle, so glad you liked it. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
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