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The Door
I began to walk to the door. This was the door to change my life. My mother told me the answers were all behind the door. I couldn’t possibly believe all the answers were in one place, one time, one person.
Yet here I am. Looking at the door, contemplating what lies beyond, my heart races.
She didn’t say I should, she said I could. The power of choice. Do I look behind the door, change my life or walk on. It’s tempting to know more, but do I want the information? There is a limit on what I’m willing to know, isn’t there?
“SHHHHH!” I hear a voice from the other side of the door. Muffled laughter followed.
Now I needed to know. Reaching out, I gently squeezed the handle, took a deep breath, and with a quick shove, pushed the door wide.
“Surprise! Happy Birthday!” yelled my family in unison. Everyone together again – that is life changing.
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That is a lovely story. You built up the anticipation, even trepidation. The ending was a happy surprise.
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I love happy surprises — initially I was going to end with a puppy, but I loved the idea of family in this cozy location π Thanks for your kind words and stopping by!
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How cute! You built up the suspense and I loved the twist at the end, a surprise birthday party!! Cute story!
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Thank you π
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The entire family’s back together again! How wonderful! Love the ending!π
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Thank you so much π
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Nice build up and ending… Heart warming and delightful story!
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Thank you for your kind words π
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Aww a happy and sweet ending π
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Thank you π
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first read thought: wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to open a door and have “Everyone together again…” ?
so well written…wisdom, doubt, hope.
ellespeth
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It would – Thank you for your kind words π
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What a nice surprise for her birthday. Her Mom really had her thinking, only to trick her. Great write!
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Loved the suspense and the happy ending! π
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Thank you π
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