https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2020/04/12/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-103/
Once upon a time, in a far away kingdom, there lived a crippled boy, lovingly cared for by his elder sister.
Every morning she would lift him from his bed, cradle him gently in her arms and place him in the chair by the fireside.
She particularly enjoyed inviting children from the village to sit in a circle around an old apple tree, where they would include her brother in rhyming and word games, as well as his favorite ‘hot potato’.
Each morning, as she gently stirred her brother into wakefulness, she couldn’t help but notice how frail and pale he was becoming and tried to hide her concern with a cheerful good morning.
There was a morning when no matter how much she tried she could not awaken him and she entered into a period of deep loss and mourning with her heart broken in pieces.
After a period of mourning and deciding there must be other children who needed loving care , she set out on her quest to bring some comfort to the less fortunate of this world.
Care givers are a special breed of person.
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I agree wholeheartedly Anita. Especially in today’s climate.
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With so much love, she must needs be giving it to someone. Well told.
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Thank you Mimi. It was just part of her nature to care.
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Sad, yet uplifting story. Very poignant. The young boy was fortunate to have such a kind, loving and compassionate sister.
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Thanks for your kind words Darlene………..it was a pleasure to participate in your challenge.
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This SSS reads like an endearing story from years past. Very sweet.
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Thank you, Pat. I was thinking of fairy tales I had read long ago while writing.
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Ken, I love your story. Someone with a caring spirit gets joy from helping others, and it sounds like she is one of those individuals.
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Thanks, JadeLi. Yes, some people get joy from helping others. It used to be called a servant personality, in service to others. It’s Len, not Ken.
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Oh no, my finger hit the wrong key. I know you are Len! Sorry for the typo.
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Poor sister, and a good life purpose.
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I agree, Chelsea. My next story has to be on a caring brother. Equal opportunity.
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I have a reader, which actually speaks people’s posts to me. When it got to Spurs, I stopped it!
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You must be an Arsenal or Chelsea supporter?
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Everton.
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I thank the Lord daily for my sister who cared for my mother the last 3 years before she died. We’d have been lost without her. Good six.
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Thank you for your kind comment. I also have a very caring sister.
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Inspiring Len, something powerful in a small space! I suppose it could symbolise the power within each of us if we choose to put it to good use!
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Thanks Marie. Yes, we all definitely have it in us to care and do our best for others.
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Love this, so powerful and elegantly written, plus it reads like a fairytale. She is an angel, and knows her inner calling is to help others. Superb six!
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Sad, beautiful, and uplifting all in your SSS!. Great job!
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Thank you for your kind comments Susan.
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Thank you Susan for your kind and inspiring words.
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Excellent six about true love.
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