In the heat of summer, we began cleaning my deceased great grandmother’s home. Heavy with pregnancy, I pulled the old shoes from the bottom of the armoire. I felt overwhelmed by the chore and my grief of losing her before Adam was born. Sweat slid down my swollen belly as I filled the first box of many. Old shoes were easy to throw out, but what about the the other antiques? The baby kicked while I worked. Then the nosebleed began. Blood poured down my shirt and the old shoes. Distressed, I pinched my nostrils, and ran outside for relief.
100 words exactly!
Genre: autobiographical, memory, hell I don’t know.
Thank you Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting Friday Fictioneers. I’m happy as heck to be inspired to write again. I’m hoping that this priming of the pump will cause the words and stories to flow for me again. Dear Readers, please go to Rochelle’s site to read all of the entries.
Have a terrific day!
Renee Writes Here 
Nice to see you back, Renee. Enjoyed your story.
Thanks Sandra. It’s good to be back. I really enjoyed your story too.
I really felt what she felt. Very descriptive.
That’s good to hear. That she was me. 🙂
I was happy to see this in my inbox this morning. Nice take on the prompt, Renee.
Thanks Ted. The story WAS kinda perfect.
Great take. A physical manifestation of the emotions she was feeling.
Thanks for the kind comment. It’s much appreciated.
Wanted you to know that my daughter and I have begun collaboration on a book about my, her life, and our beliefs. Tentatively titled: “You Don’t Need Salvation” JSYK
That sounds amazing. Keep at it!
Heartfelt Renee, I almost felt that little kick myself 😀
Just follow your heart, as your story just did ❤
Dear Renee,
Good to see you back with your unique take.
Shalom,
Rochelle
A totally different take. Excellent.
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I loved your story.
Nice story, Renee, and in 100 words at a pinch! Welcome back to FF.
Thank you Kelvin. I used to write for FF a few years ago, but I just had to get back into again. I’ve missed it so much.
Great story,Renee and very well written.
Her emotions are tangible .
Thanks for the feedback Moon. That’s exactly what I was going for. I think it was easy to write because it was a memory of mine.
How often this scene is played out in one way or another! Those who are left get to deal with all the stuff left by the older generation. You really nailed the emotions.
Thank you my dear. I sure do appreciate your comment.