Chance Encounter or Meaningful Moment of Synchronicity?
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The Encounter
I was on my knees focusing my camera on a seashell that had washed ashore. Tiny water bubbles trapped inside it glistened in the sun and I started snapping pictures from several different angles, totally engrossed in what I was doing. I enjoyed the relative solitude of Cape Henlopen State Park in early fall. The throngs of tourists were gone and locals, mostly those walking dogs, reclaimed the park as a private beach enjoying another few months of Delaware's mild temperatures before the winter chill set in.
A long thin shadow eclipsed the sun, darkening the shell and I looked up and glared at the stranger who had so rudely interrupted me. "Do you mind moving, Sir? You're ruining my photo shoot."
"Sorry....I thought from the way you were leaning forward that you might have fallen and been trying to get up. Didn't know you were taking pictures- couldn't see the camera from behind. Only saw your...ahem...backside."
I stood up and brushed the sand off my knees suddenly self conscious about the way I looked. Something about the man seemed familiar as if I'd met him before but I couldn't figure out where or when. I shielded my eyes from the sun and craned my neck to get a better look at his face. My eyes locked onto his sepia colored ones and as soon as I saw the thick dark lashes framing them I realized it was Joe, my old flame. Oh how I'd envied those lashes when we were young. Even with mascara my own were pathetically thin by comparison. Joe's hair had receded a bit but except for a smattering of grey around the temples it was still dark and the only lines on his face were narrow crow's feet. The years had certainly been kind to his looks and physique and my heart was fluttering like a butterfly's wings. "Joe Woodruf?!"
His thick full lips broke into a wide grin of recognition, "Well I'll be, if it isn't little Sarah Mills! You probably won't believe this but just the other day I found that heart picture you took with your Polaroid camera on our first date. Do you remember it?" Before I could answer he picked me up and swung me around literally transporting me back through time.
Belmar, NJ 1970
Joe and I were walking barefoot in the sand, his 6'5" frame towering over my diminutive one. Everywhere we went people turned to stare at us and I began joking about it saying we must look like Mutt and Jeff.
"No, they're staring at us because you're beautiful and we make a striking couple but if it bothers you being so far down below me I can always pick you up." He lifted me off the ground like I was a featherweight until we were staring directly into each other's eyes and I felt my face flush with a combination of excitement and embarrassment. For a moment I half feared, half wanted him to kiss me but the stares of others compelled me to order him to "Put me down, I'm afraid of heights". When he set me down I ran away and he ran after me. For a few moments we were like two sand pipers getting our feet wet as we zig-zagged in and out of the water's edge not noticing the black cloud that now hovered over us until we felt the rain begin to fall. Seeking shelter from the sudden shower we dashed under the boardwalk and once we were seated beneath it Joe took off his T-shirt and spread it over our heads to protect us from the rain coming through the cracks. Within a few moments the shower turned into a light drizzle but we remained huddled together under his shirt. I was acutely aware of his muscular chest, chiseled abs and the fact that I barely knew him. We'd met at a community dance the week before and I thought he was the most handsome boy I'd ever seen. This was our first official date and sitting so close to his half naked body seemed disconcertingly intimate.
After an awkward period of silence he said, "I love the sea. I've always dreamed of joining the Navy and becoming a Seal. I've already spoken to a recruiter and will be signing up at summer's end."
"Aren't you afraid of being sent to Vietnam?"
"My Dad's in Vietnam and he's my hero. He's a naval officer who's had a stellar career. Served in the Korean War before Nam and he's always supported my dream of becoming a Seal. I can't change it just because there's a war going on. Besides, I think Nixon will be ending the war soon."
"But what if he doesn't?"
"I'll defend my country just as my Dad has always done."
I nodded, knowing what it was like to be dedicated to a dream that felt like it was your life purpose. "I've always wanted to be a pediatrician so I could save the lives of seriously ill children. My older sister contracted polio and died from it just before the vaccine came out. I was a toddler when she died and don't really remember my sister but I grew up missing her, acutely aware of my parents' grief. When I was four I announced that I was going to be a doctor when I grew up and that seemed to make them happy. Mom read me books about female doctors and both parents have always encouraged and supported my dream. Dad has my tuition saved up and I've already been accepted to the pre-med program at NYU and will be starting in the fall."
We looked at each other then and I was acutely aware that our newly budding romance was doomed to years of separation and unlikely to survive. I sensed his thoughts matched mine as he leaned down to kiss me, but it didn't stop the feelings of passion rising up between us. His kiss was long and lingering, sweet as the sun that was just beginning to come out from behind the clouds. When it was over he pulled me to my feet and led me back onto the beach. The rest of the day passed as if we were in a time warp being at once the shortest and longest day of my life, a day in which all my senses seemed altered and heightened; the smell of the salty ocean air mixing pungently with Joe's own musky scent, the feel of the cold wet sand between my toes, contrasting with the warmth of his large leathery hand engulfing my own small, soft one; and when the sun finally disappeared into the horizon in a blaze of gold, orange and red, I felt the loss of its warmth and beauty and fought back an inexplicable urge to cry.
Joe noticed the change in my mood and asked, "What's wrong?"
"I'm not sure except that this day has been so perfect that I feel sad seeing it end."
"We'll have others like it," he answered, but something deep within my soul sensed there would never be another quite like this.
He drove me home and lingered on my porch a few moments before kissing me goodnight. During the next month we went out together every night but at the end of summer he joined the navy as planned and I went off to NYU. When he got shipped off to Nam I sent many letters but after the first few months never received any back. I tried to call his dad but the phone number was no longer in service. I tried calling the military but since I wasn't his wife no one would give me an answer as to Joe's status or location. Heartbroken, I focused on my studies.
Back to Cape Henlopen State Park
Joe put me down and I was back in Cape Henlopen and the reality of our present encounter. He whistled and a Golden Retriever came bounding toward him. "Meet my trusty partner, Lucky. He loves beautiful ladies, don't you boy?"
Lucky barked twice and I had to laugh. "I see the two of you operate as a team when picking up ladies."
"You bet. He's got my back covered and I return the favor when he meets a female dog. Give Sarah your paw, boy, and a proper hello." Lucky extended his paw and as I bent to take it he licked my salty face with his scratchy tongue.
"He's quite a charmer."
Joe picked up a small piece of driftwood, threw it in the ocean and Lucky ran to fetch it.
"I see you're married," he said, staring at the ring on my left hand.
"Widowed two years ago. Today would have been our 35th wedding anniversary."
"Sorry to hear that. It must be tough being alone after so many years together."
I nodded, then changed the subject afraid that I'd tear up if I talked about my beloved Sam. "And you?"
"Not the marrying kind. Tried it twice when I was younger and both marriages ended within a few years. Military life is hard on a woman. I retired last year. That's when I adopted Lucky from a local animal shelter. Figured he'd be a more stable companion than trying to live with a woman after so many years of single life." Lucky, back with the driftwood, nudged his hand and Joe rewarded him by rubbing his neck. "We're good together, aren't we boy?"
Lucky dropped the stick so he could answer, "Woof. Woof."
"See what I mean, Sarah? Lucky and I are like two peas in a pod." He paused, then added, "Although truth be told, I've always envied couples who were together for decades, like you and you husband were. You grow up together, not just older, at least that's how I imagine it would be. I'm gonna say something that may seem strange but it's the truth. I never forgot you. Even tried to look you up when I got released from the POW camp and had been back in the states for awhile. That was when my Dad gave me the stack of letters that you'd written a few years earlier. They'd been forwarded to his address but he had no way of passing them on to me. He should have sent a note back to you saying I was Missing In Action (MIA) but he said he didn't have the heart to admit that I was MIA and quite possibly dead. After reading the letters I returned to Belmar and heard through the grapevine that you were engaged."
I was stunned, not only from the admission but because I hadn't known he'd been captured. What would I have done if he had found me back then and told me the truth? In my heart I instantly knew the answer- nothing would have changed my love for and commitment to Sam and I respected the fact that Joe had been gentlemanly enough to stay away. All I could say now, after learning the truth was, "I'm sorry to hear that you suffered so much."
He shrugged. "It wasn't what I bargained for but as you know, enlisting was my choice. I had no one to blame but myself."
I touched his arm, "You did what you had to do and I respect the sacrifice you made for our country."
A shadow came over his face and I noticed that his eyes looked glassy. "Do you think things would have been different if I'd been able to answer your letters? Sorry to put you on the spot but it's a question that's always haunted me."
I paused trying to collect my thoughts, knowing that I owed him a truthful answer. "I don't know. What I do know is that learning to live in the present, one moment at a time, is the way one gets through grief and right now what I'm feeling is grateful that you found me here today."
He smiled and reached for my hand. "Me too. Have you had lunch yet?"
"No, and I'm starving."
"Good. I'll take you to The Wharf Restaurant. It's warm enough to eat outside on the deck so Lucky can go there with us."
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Hi Vinaya Ghimire,
So glad you liked the story and photos.
I appreciate your taking time to read it and leave a comment as well as the fact that you got here so quickly.
Beautiful.
The story.
The feeling.
The telling.
And the foretelling....
Hi Writeronline,
I love how you say so much in so few words! Can't tell you how much I appreciate your support and your feedback.
up, awesome, and beautiful story HBN. Thanks for sharing a little bit about you and Joe. I believe everything happens for a reason myself. It is funny when we cross paths we people at the exact second that it happens. Your such a great storyteller. I am imagining everything as I read it mentally. I respect anyone that fights for their country. this was enjoyable HBN. I hope all is well, have a great Monday, and see you soon.
I loved this story, so romantic and a little sad too. I love the way you took it back in time.
I know how the story ends in my head. Lol
beautifully told so Voting up, awesome and beautiful
"say so much in so few words". Haha, I got beaten up for it in a comment the other day on my punctuation hub.
Some guy suggesting that 'ad writers' using short phrasing are responsible for the destruction of society's ability to think. I beat him up back, (gently..) but was secretly chuffed that he'd been so affected that he'd gone to my profile to find out more about me, before writing his lament. Narcissistic? Hope not...
Often, the best way to say a lot, is to say a little.
(If only I could get that going on in my hubs, most of them are reader marathons.)
Love your work. (Two meanings in three words, how about that?
Dear John kept coming to mind while reading your story. Great stuff!
Dear Gail,
What a beautiful love story. This was so great.. I love how he found her on the beach..both I think needing eachother and scared at the same time..just wonderful.Thank you for sharing.
Love,
Sunnie
Fantastic and most interesting hub. Thanks
This is just as if it were real, true to life characters and a scenario that many of us can relate with. The beach is a place most go and take photographs. You dialogue is excellent. An overall enjoyable read. This birdie gives it 5 feathers!
Your descriptive writing is wonderful, that's why I like to follow Hubbers like you! I always enjoy reading your work. This was very beautiful. Voted it UP, etc.etc.
Hi Lyricwriter,
So glad you loved the story. Joe and Sarah are imaginary characters and this is a work of fiction although as in all fiction there are aspects of true life and self within it. My real hubby and I have been married for 37 years and he is a Vietnam Veteran whose service to our country, I very much respect. He is also still my greatest love, best friend and soulmate. But I lost a first love to cancer as a teenager so I know the angst of lost love and things that might have been but never were. And the heightened passions that occur when one realizes time together is limited.
There are paths in life that don't necessarily take us where we want (at the time) or expect to go but I do believe that everything happens for a reason and when synchronicity occurs the result is magical.
Thanks so much for all your support, your thoughtful comments and your feedback. They are so very much appreciated as is your big heart and compassionate sensitivity.
Hi Rosemay,
So glad that you enjoyed it and were able to complete the ending in your own head exactly as you want it to be. I believe that true romantics will go away with the feeling that the lovers have been reunited by fate and skeptics will think a long time relationship for these two will never work out. It's just a chance meeting that will lead to more heartache in the long run.
I can tell from your own writings that you're in the former category, not the latter. Like you, I believe that love and romance is the spice of life!
Hello Again Writeronline,
I love your long comments as much as the short ones because either way they clearly express your opinions in a thoughtful, persuasive and entertaining way!
I can definitely see traits of your former profession in some of your writing but certainly not in a negative sense. It comes out in your wit and your ability to stay on topic and deliver a concise message that is well researched and documented!
I'll have to go over to your punctuation hub later to see what all the fuss was about but I'd guess it had less to do with you than with the person making the comments. The vast majority of comments you get are proof that your writing abilities are respected and esteemed within the hubber community.
Sending Hub Hugs your way,
Gail
Welcome InterestedSloth,
Nicholas Sparks is one of my favorite authors and I loved the book and movie, Dear John, so I take that as a compliment. I can see that my story has a similar theme although that was not intentional on my part.
Great observation. Thanks for stopping by and leaving such an insightful comment.
Hi Sunnie,
Yes, that's how I saw it. They were both at a point in life where they had adjusted and adapted to the way things were but feared they would be alone for the rest of their lives. They weren't even looking for love anymore which was what made the encounter so sweet. Great observation. Always enjoy and appreciate your feedback.
Welcome Aupadhyay,
So glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the feedback and thank you for taking time to leave a comment.
BTW: Love your profile graphic.
Hi Hyphenbird,
Any day the birdie gives me Five Feathers is a day of celebration for me! Thanks so much for your feedback. I was actually thinking about you when I wrote the first paragraph because you'd mentioned in one of your recent pictorials about how strange you must look to passersby because of the contorted positions you take to get your pictures.
Of course I had to get down on my knees to take the shell photo that's in this hub. The photo came first, meant for a pictorial on beach bubbles. The fictional story came second.
Sending Hub Hugs and Love,
Gail
Hi Mary,
I feel the same way about following you and reading your stories. I think we have a similar writing style and we're true romantics at heart seeing the world in a positive light even through tough times. Thanks for the feedback and ongoing support.
My oh my, Gail - what a fabulously enthralling story! What a great example of the roads we take and ones we don't get the chance to....sigh.....Very moving and so well written!!!
Voted up all the way across except not funny though I did love the comment about interrupting the photo shoot so maybe funny too!
A very enchanting and heart-warming story. As you know by now, I also love nature and the romance of accepting beauty which is all around us. There is an old wise saying:
"There is no such thing as coincidences!" Yes to the power, awe, and mystery of life. Oh, thanks again for your comments on my Hub, "What I Know." Peace and Light...Gary.
This really a great story! I saw it unfolding in my mind. I liked how you transitioned from present to past to present - it was so smooth. It really was a touching story with a promise of things to come.
My grandfather used to call my husband and me Mutt and Jeff. My husband is 6'5" and I am 5'4". That brought back memories.
Thanks for a wonderful escape.
You won’t be surprised to read that I was drawn first to the beautiful photographs. I thought this was going to be a photo hub of beach scenes, and was all set to be enchanted.
Well, it may not have been a photo hub, but I wasn’t disappointed. This is definitely the strongest short story of yours I have read. The structure works very well, and I agree with homesteadbound that the transition from present to past to present is smooth.
Voted up and several buttons. (At last I’ve remembered to say when I do that!:))
Oh Gail, I loved this...It really grabbed me and I want MORE!!!
Fantastic transitioning through time, and the story itself was simply wonderful. I also found your introduction image amazingly beautiful, just like this happy, sad, and very special love story.
A joy to read your work Gail.
HubHugs~
K9
There is something so romantic about finding your first love again, and, of course, I imagined a very happy ending for their second chance at love. Those of us who are of that age can relate so easily to separations due to young men going off to Vietnam and young women going off to pursue their lives. You have the wonderful ability to tell a story that, like life, goes on even when no one is observing it. :)
Yes, Gail, just like melovy, I was lulled into thinking I was going to view a gorgeous photographic entry!
However, I was bowled over by the way you told this tale with a tender intensity. I appreciate stories where we can draw conclusions or leaving room for a sequel/ continuation.
Authentic, poignant- voted UP & AB- rest well & SYT, mar.
Hi Audrey,
Am thrilled that you liked it! Yes, the roads we take and the ones we don't have always fascinated me. That's why I so enjoyed your "Life Journey Poem: The Climb" today. I read it and thought, oh my, it really connects with this story about Sarah and Joe.
Thanks so much for all your support and the vote up. Am glad you got a chuckle at the spot where I intended to be slightly funny!
Hub Hugs and I'm glad to see you making entries in the contest.
Hi Gary,
Thanks so much for your insightful and beautiful comment. I agree that there's no such thing as coincidences and in this story, Joe and Sarah were meant to meet up with each other on this particular day.
Thanks for the Peace and Light and all your support. It's greatly appreciated,
Gail
Hi Homesteadbound,
I laughed when I read your comment about your grandfather calling you and your husband Mutt and Jeff and that your hubby was Joe's height. I deleted Sarah's actual height in the final version of the story because it interrupted the flow but she was 5'4"!
Thank you for your specific and detailed review, it was very helpful feedback.
Am so glad you enjoyed the story.
Hi Melovy,
How interesting that you were lured in expecting a pictorial. I had this story partially written and had gone to the beach thinking I'd take photos of the beach for a future pictorial but when I viewed the photos on my computer screen I decided to write the shell photo into the first paragraph of the story! That was cool because I was having trouble coming up with a fresh way of having Sarah and Joe run into each other again.
Thank you for the specific and helpful feedback and your ongoing support and encouragement. It really means a lot to me, especially since I so admire your own writing.
Hi Zabbella,
I was so thrilled that you enjoyed it enough to want more. Don't have any plans on going further with this particular story but am working on some other stories.
Thanks for your support and encouragement. It's greatly appreciated.
Welcome K9,
Thank you so much for the lovely comment and specific feedback. Am so happy you enjoyed the story and also the first photo. Your own photography and hubs are amazing and your encouragement means so much to me.
Good luck in the contest. I still think about those stunning mushroom and insect photos you took. Such beauty in unexpected places!
Hub Hugs,
Gail
Hi Stephanie,
What a beautiful comment. I shall cherish it. Though younger readers can hopefully relate to the flashback scene, I enjoyed keeping this story about our generation as there as so few love stories that focus on mature love and I'm a big fan and believer in love at any stage of our lives. So glad you enjoyed the story and I appreciate your feedback and support.
Hi Mar,
I appreciate the high marks from my teacher/mentor and wonderful new friend who keeps bowling me over with her inspirational poetry and hubs. You are a treasure and I so appreciate your support, energy and kindness to everyone fortunate enough to come in contact with you.
Sending a bouquet of Hub Hugs,
Gail
Happyboomer, It’s 8.45 here in the UK so I reckon it’s 3.45 with you and you are answering comments! That is dedication!:) I don’t think I could write anything coherent at that time of day. BTW, I sent you an email about a link I posted to the Grandpa story.
Hi Melovy,
You are observant with the time but I think I'm more crazy than dedicated! (smile)
Basically got my sleep schedule messed up because I went to bed way too early (got knocked out by a delightful day at the beach). Anyway, I was asleep by 8PM and woke up in the middle of the night fully rejuvenated. As I was answering comments I kept counting my blessings thinking how wonderful it is to have so many to answer! I am truly humbled by the response to my last few hubs.
This community of writers is so amazingly supportive and the contest has been so much fun because of the support everyone is showing each other.
Sorry about the delay in getting back to you on the email. You should have the response in your inbox now.
Thanks for thinking of me.
Gail
Dear Gail, oh just a lovely story that made my toes curls. I felt like I wanted to make myself a hot chocolate with marshmallows on top, curl up on the sofa with a duvet moment in front of the fire and read. The warmth from your narration was beautiful. Thank you for sharing with an old gal this morning. Loved it. Up and AB x
Hi Annette,
So glad it gave you that deliciously warm feeling. Nothing I like better than curling up with a good book and hot chocolate while being next to a fire. I appreciate the lovely comment, your kind words and the vote up.
Sending Hub Hugs Across the great Atlantic Ocean.
Gail
"..something about her was familiar, I could swear I'd seen her face before.." Adored this and liked the pics too Gail. The story read like it could be real, your style is smooth sailing, never choppy- never hard to follow that is. Yes, thumbs way up. PS- I don't much believe in coincidences, but that's another story for sure!
Welcome Alastar,
Thanks so much for the specific and lovely feedback. I'm always happy to see your face on one of my hubs. I don't believe in coincidences either. Definitely pictured the reunion of Joe and Sarah as a synchronistic moment that reunited them when they were ready to be together again.
Would love to hear some of your reasons for not believing in coincidences in a hub. I'm sure that would be a great read in your entertaining style of writing!
Thanks again for all your support and encouragement.
Sending Hub Hugs,
Gail
Loved this piece of fiction. You have a real talent for this! It is so believable and filled with descriptions that take the reader and make them feel as though they are in the midst of the story. Votes up all the way except for funny.
This is a very good story, and so believable that I wasn't sure that it was fiction. The dialogue is superb, and so are the descriptions, including that of Lucky, the dog.
Up and awesome!
Hi Peggy,
So glad you enjoyed the story and I really appreciate your taking time to leave a thoughtful comment and feedback. Also grateful for the vote up. I'm so glad we follow each other's work and will be heading over to your hubs later.
Hi Will,
It's always a thrill getting a comment from you! So glad it was believeable but am happy to say that my wonderful hubby is alive and well and there is no Joe except in my vivid imagination. I was, however, on my knees in the sand taking pictures of the bubbly seashell but fortunately the beach was so quiet that day that there was no one there to see my contortions!
Thanks for the feedback on the dialog, descriptions and Lucky and I greatly appreciate the vote up. Will be heading over your way tonight to see what you've been up to.
Gail, what a sweet story. You have a gift for stories, that's for sure. Looking forward to reading more of your entries for the contest.
Hi Danette,
So glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. Your support and feedback is always greatly appreciated.
Oh Gail, what a beautiful story.
Two people whose fate it was to meet up.
I vote up all the way here.
Take care and thank you so much for sharing.
Eiddwen.
Hi Eiddwen,
Am thrilled that you liked it. I had a lot of fun writing it.
Here's to sharing many more stories, hubs and photos.
Sending lots of Hub Hugs,
Gail
This was such a joy to read Gail, your words, the sequence of events, their meaning, the way your impressions tell a story of subtle yet significant moments in time...
Up and beautiful!
Hi Chatkath,
Am so glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the specific feedback and the vote up. Thanks for stopping by. I always look forward to your comments.
Another great story, Gail, that pulled me right in.
I remember asking if you were going to submit any of your wonderful stories for the contest and you saying you had been working on a couple. These are well worth the wait...Voted up and awesome.
Hello Gail, what a wonderful story, I could hardly believe it was fiction, of course I have given it my own ending and they are now living happily every after...
Beautifully told, what a talent you have!
Voting up, best wishes MM
Hi Denise,
Yes this was one of the ones I was working on only I couldn't think of a special way to have the two characters meet again until I was taking this photo for a pictorial of the Delaware Seashore. Then bingo! The first scene played in my mind and I wrote it as soon as I got home.
Thanks for your support and feedback. It's greatly appreciated.
Hi Movie Master,
What other ending could a true romantic like you possibly give it? (smile). Many people don't believe in happy endings, claiming they are unrealistic, but those of us who find our soulmate(s) know that happy endings are possible, even after the heartache of loss. It's not an everything is perfect we have no problems happy ending, but more like, "Wow, we have each other and isn't that the greatest blessing in the world no matter what else happens to us in the future?" What once was lost is found again, and the second time around we truly know how valuable and rare it is to connect on such a deep level as mature love.
Sending a Hub Bouquet Across the Miles,
Gail
Boomer,
My take is same as Alastar's, no such thing as coincidences. At least not in my world. :)
This was fabulous!!!
I nearly choked when I read the part about the POW camp. That bit was wrenching, and it's wonderful that you brought such a thing into the story. Thank you.
As for Lucky, I loved that he's a rescued shelter dog.
I hope Sara Mills gets an engagement ring under the Christmas tree. :)
Hi Femmeflashpoint,
Am thrilled that you enjoyed the story. Your reaction to the POW camp disclosure was how Sarah felt, so it was good feedback to me. It was meant to be heartwrenching. Glad you liked that Lucky was a rescue dog. I wanted to show Joe's big heart but also his emotional wounds through his rescue of Lucky. Joe has trouble trusting and relating to women because of his previous failed relationships but he's easily able to lavish love onto Lucky.
Hmmm. a Christmas engagement? Hadn't thought of that. My own hubby put my engagement ring under the Christmas tree in a HUGE box so as to throw me off. Tucked deep inside a big white satin pillow was a small box with my engagement ring. It was not the typical diamond ring- he was a broke college student finishing up his Master's Degree in Education- instead it was a star sapphire that he'd crafted himself! Ah..hubby was and is, a true romantic.
Thanks, as always, for your support and encouragement.
Hub Hugs,
Gail
Hello Gail! I have included this story in my hub, Weekly Hub Luv in the Magical Land of HubPages #4. Thanks for such a great read!
Welcome Homesteadbound,
As so glad you enjoyed it and very honored that you have included it in your Hub Luv in the Magical Land of HubPages #4 hub. That's really cool and it's a great series.
Gail-Amazing fictional story which I thought was true until I started reading the comments. Your writing style is amazing and I found myself wanting more...They end up together in my ending. LOL
Hi Minnetonka Twin,
So glad that you're enjoying my fiction and I thank you for taking time to leave feedback.
Yes, in my romantic mind I see these two ending up together as the timing is finally right.
Hi HBN,
Wow, this was an incredible story. Such excellent writing! I also did not realize it was fictional at first. Awesome work! Look forward to reading more . . .
Sharyn
Hi Sharyn,
I'm so glad that you enjoyed it and thank you for leaving such a lovely comment. I greatly appreciate the feedback.
Hi Happy,
Amazing story. you are really a good story teller. I always believe in happy ever after.. Voted Up..
King Philip IV
Hi KingphilipIV,
So glad you enjoyed the story and I thank you for taking time to leave a comment and for the vote up. Yes, I like endings that leave one with the sense that happiness is on its way even if it's not quite here yet.
I love backsides! Such a sweet and tender story that you have weaved from your past experiences. Could feel the aching and love between the lines. Beautiful...
Welcome A.A.,
Your first sentence made me chuckle!
Thanks for your perceptive and heartfelt comment.
Hope all is well with you and that you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Vinaya Ghimire Level 8 Commenter 6 months ago
I loved the character who loves to take pictures. The story is filled with niceties of life.
Well actually last night I watched a movie about Vietnam war.
Good writing!