Copyright: Barbara W. Beacham
This is my weekly contribution to Monday’s Finish the Story, hosted by Barbara W. Beacham. Every Monday, Barbara supplies a new picture prompt along with the first sentence for the story. The original story to be written should have only 100 to 150 additional words. I’ve bolded the first sentence given with the picture prompt. Be sure to click on the little blue frog in the blue box, after clicking on the link, to read the other stories.
The link for all the other stories is as follows:
https://mondaysfinishthestory.wordpress.com/2015/05/11/mondays-finish-the-story-may-11th-17th-2015/
Genre: Speculative Fiction
Word Count: 5+9+150=164 Words
THE SHORE AND THE SEA by P.S. Joshi
Arriving at the beach, she reflected on her life. Marian had always thought of the shore as life and the sea as eternity.
Her daughter brought her today for a beach outing, “…to get you out of the house,” she’d said.
Betty opened the immense, multicolored umbrella, placing first a blanket, then two folding chairs under it. “You can sit here, Mom, while I go for a swim,” she said.
Marian leaned back and closed her eyes. She and George brought the two kids here many weekends in the past. She couldn’t stay in the sun long now, so didn’t swim.
It had been ten years since George died. Sometimes it seemed less.
When she opened her eyes, she thought she saw him walking up the beach. He came to her and said, “Let’s go Marian.”
She took his hand as it seemed so natural.
When Betty came from the water, one look told her Marian was at peace.
Musings on Life & Experience 
I hope that’s how I go, Suzanne, peaceful and full of love. Nice story.
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Thanks, Diana. I think a good many of us would like to go that way. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Another bittersweet story… Nicely done!
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Thanks, Sonya. I’m so glad you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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What a lovely story Suzanne! You evoked enough emotion that I have tears in my eyes! Thank you for sticking with the MFtS challenge! I appreciate you very much. Be well… ^..^
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Thanks, Barbara. I’m so glad you liked the story. I’m encouraged that the emotion carried through. I enjoy this challenge. You be well also. 🙂 — Suzanne
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🙂 Thanks Suzanne!
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That was very nicely told with dignity and peacefulness.
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Thanks, Sally. I’m so pleased you liked the story, the way I told it. 🙂 — Suzanne
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A nice way to go. Not quite as nice for her poor daughter finding her.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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Thanks, David. You’re right. It’s a good way for the mother to go, but not without sorrow for the daughter. Massive Hugs back to you. — Suzanne
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What a beautiful story! I loved it.
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Thanks, Joy. I’m so glad you liked the story that much. 🙂 — Suzanne
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She left with wonderful memories. Lovely and both sad nd joyous. Very nice!
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Thanks, Coastal Quill. As they say, she met death as though it was an “old firend.” She went off into eternity with her deceased husband. Her mind was prepared. 🙂 — Suzanne
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That’s a sweet story Suzanne. And seeing that someone looks peaceful when they pass means so very much. It’s very hard otherwise. Great big hug.
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Thanks, Teagan. I’m so glad you liked the story. I was blessed both my parents went peacefully. I know it meant a lot to me. A great big hug back to you. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Beautiful story Suzanne, and what a place to go out in.
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Thanks, Michael. Yes, it would be a great place to leave from. I’m so pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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That is the way to go! Well done!
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Thanks, Roger. You’re right. That is definitely the way to go. I’m so glad you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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She passed with good memories, “life” with her love, and with peace. I hope that I go with the same grace she did.
Must admit, held back a tear or two.
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Thanks, Phylor. I think most of us would hope to go peacefully like that with that much grace. I appreciate the fact you almost cried with emotion. — Suzanne
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Both sad and sweet. That sounds like a nice way to go, all peaceful at a place she loves.
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Thanks, Ali. I’m glad you liked the story. I guess most of us would want to go that way. My dad died in his sleep while taking a nap in the bed room of his home he loved. I’ve always thought he was blessed. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Beautifully written with such a depth of feeling ~ Well done Suzanne 🙂
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Thanks, John. I’m so glad you liked the story. Thanks for the encouragment. 🙂 — Suzanne
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So sensitive and beautiful…
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Thanks, Shivangi. I’m so pleased you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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What a beautiful way to represent a final journey. Warmth, family, and peace. Thank you.
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Thanks, Margo. I’m so glad you liked the way I wrote the story. I think most of us would like to leave in that way. 🙂 — Suzanne
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So many have chosen to write stories about journeys ending with this picture. Beautiful story.
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A beautiful story, Suzanne. I love the idea of ‘the shore as life and the sea as eternity’ – Marian has a peaceful passing from one to the other, reuniting with the man she loves. Well done. 🙂
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Thanks, A Fairy Mind. I’m so glad you liked the story, the way I wrote it.Thanks for the encouragememt.Yes, her leaving was peaceful. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Written with such beauty Suzanne. She was reunited with him in peace.
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Thanks, Norma. I’m so pleased you liked the story, the peaceful way she left with her husband. 🙂 — Suzanne
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