Sunday 23 February 2014

Lucky !


This post is being linked to the 100 Words on Saturday 2014 - 7 Prompt at Write Tribe

The prompt for this week is s/he's the lucky one.
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"I’ve chosen him, Father", Rebecca stood near the fourth cradle in the row.

" Little John? Are you sure ? I hope you know his problems", Fr.Patrick said as he caught Rebecca’s
  eyes.

 " Yes. I’m absolutely sure, Father", she was firm .

 " God bless your kindness! Please come down tomorrow for the formalities", Fr.Patrick spoke in a 
   relieved voice.

   Rebecca thanked him and walked out of the adoption centre.

   Fr.Patrick looked at little John, the autistic child ,who slept on, unaware that he had found a new 
   home and family.

   "He’s the lucky one", he thought, "to have her for a mother."

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26 comments:

  1. What a touching story! Knowing how difficult it can be to make a choice to adopt, I salute mothers and people like Rebecca. Good work, Sreeja!

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    1. Thank you Shailaja :) Yes, it is a very tough choice, and Rebecca's was tougher !

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  2. The little child is lucky. the different approach to adoption is lauded.

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  3. We need more people like her. beautiful post.

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    1. True, Red Handed :) Unfortunately, we don't find many. Thanks a lot :)

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  4. So much said in so few words. Very nice.

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  5. And how many would be so lucky, indeed...he was the lucky one!

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    1. True, Michelle. Not many would be as lucky as little John was ! Thanks for the visit and the nice words :)

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  6. Such kind and compassionate people are very rare.Indeed the baby is fortunate to get such a mother

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    1. Yes, KP Sir. We don't find many of her kind, these days. Thanks for the nice words. :)

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  7. Ohh this tale makes me happy and gives me hope :)

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  8. Amazing Sreeja. What a warm post you have put here. Super.

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  9. It's so touching and beautiful. Love it, Sreeja and hope there are many more people like her to spread happiness and love.
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  10. He is the lucky one, indeed! Enjoyed this heartwarming story!

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    1. Yes, Shilpa ji :) he's very very lucky ! Thanks a lot !

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  11. Such a good soul she is. :)

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