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Jed had run up and down these steps as a young man, hauling lumber to build his house, hauling furnishings, never missing a step.
He’d walked up the steps, carrying his new bride so close to his heart that she asked him to let her breathe a bit.
He’d carried their babies up and down, glorying in watching them grow, learn, and eventually leave.
He’d helped carry his beloved Sarah’s coffin down the steps, grief so heavy he thought he’d die.
Now, his knees were a problem. But then, “Grandad, you comin’?” made the trek worthwhile.
Just Writing! 
Dear Linda,
Life in a hundred words. The last line made me tear up. Lovely, simply lovely piece.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Lovely writing, Linda
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Thank you.
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Nice – Circle of life and all that…
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Oh, brought a lump to my throat. You encapsulate the circle of life beautifully.
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Touching.
Randy
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Thank you 🙂
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very touching granonine, life is short!!!
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Beautifully done, Linda, the milestones of a life.
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Thanks, Sandra.
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I loved your upbeat ending. 🙂
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Nicely done, a whole lifetime seen through the steps he has taken.
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He’s by no means taken that final step. Delightful Linda
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N0–there is almost always a reason to go on.
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A whole life up and down those wooden stairs. Very tender story 🙂
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Thank you.
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🙂
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A lifetime compressed into a hundred words. Very happy/sad.
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A life well-lived will have both the joy and the sorrow.
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A lifespan of steps… I love it. I simply love it!
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Thanks, Jelli.
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This was so beautifully written! 🙂
The entire journey of someone’s life in a 100 words.
Brilliant!
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Thanks so much!
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This is beautiful – one of the loveliest pieces of yours I’ve read. Those touchstones through his life are so well evoked. Truly lovely
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Thanks, Lynn.
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My pleasure
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Linda, this is so lovely! A lifetime of moments up and down the stairs.
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That was such a lovely life story, Linda. I truly enjoyed it.
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Thanks, Dale.
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Such a beautifully written and emotive piece about life.
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Thanks so much.
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The circle of life. Wonderful.
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Thank you 🙂
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Beautiful story, Linda. Jed has lived a blessed life.
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Yes, he has. Thanks, Varad.
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So beautiful
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Thank you, Bettina.
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Great positive write and a poignant ending.
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Thanks so much 🙂
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You’ve written an absolutely beautiful story this week, Linda. I wouldn’t have thought it was possible to give the biography of a full life in 100 words, but you’ve succeeded triumphantly. You’ve captured the height of human joy and the depth of despair with clear and vivid images. Wow! Kudos!
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Thanks, Penny. High praise, deeply appreciated.
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I think I said that your piece last week was one of your best. May I say this one tops it? Stepping away from Zing and Zang for a little bit has done you proud. This work brought a smile, a tear and a wee bit of laughter. Perfectly done.
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Thank you, Alicia. You’re very kind.
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Not kind, truthful. 🙂
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Beautifully written, Linda. One of your best.
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Russell, that means a great deal to me. You are so talented, I never feel like my work can compare with your wonderful wit and humor. I appreciate it very much.
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Thanks for the kind words, Linda. Everyone likes humor, but few people want to pay money for it. 🙂 This kind of stuff sells!
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A whole generation of life captured in so few words. Nicely done.
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Thanks, James.
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Kiddos can help us find even the smallest morsel of energy, can’t they? 😉
Great story Linda!
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Thanks, Courtney. Yes, the young keep us young 🙂
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What a great use of the prompt, life does hold those ups and downs for most of us.
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Thank you, Mike.
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Ah Linda this was pure gold 🙂
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Thank you, that’s a lovely compliment.
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Beautiful Linda. You took us through a full range of emotions as we followed Jed’s relationship with the steps. Thank heavens for grandchildren.
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Yes, And memories 🙂
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Oh, yes indeed. Thank you.
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So much of a life you pack in there. Wonderful. I’m glad Jed still has people to live for after his heartbreak. His joy and sadness through life come through so strongly.
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Thank you kindly. Exactly what I wanted to portray.
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Hi Linda,
This was beautiful and I love the bond between children and their grandparents and have gone from being the child to the mother inbetween the two.
I thought you might be interested in seeing a little cartoon my grandfather sent me when I was six and our school choir made a record. https://beyondtheflow.wordpress.com/2018/05/02/finally-my-favourite-dead-artist-a-z-challenge/
Best wishes,
Rowena
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Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful, personal memories with me. I feel so honored!
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You’re welcome, Linda and thank you for checking them out. Have you seen the movie Wonder? We just watched it tonight but there is a very strong connection between Via and her grandmother and I remember my grandparents being like that. They were on my side and it made such a difference.
Best wishes,
Rowena
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No, haven’t seen it–it’s on my list, though 🙂
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It’s very good.
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I came looking for a laugh with your cute little aliens and left with tears welling up. Beautifully written, Linda.
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Aw, thanks, Kelvin. Zing and Zang will be back. I just needed to step away for a bit and let my muse exercise her muscle in a different direction 🙂
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And I am glad you did, Linda, much as I love Zinging and Zanging.
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Lovely, a life well lived!
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Thanks. Exactly what I wanted to portray 🙂
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Dear granonine, This is so poignant. Sadly, the “Circle of Life” continues. Life is like a revolving door. Some coming in and some going out. The key is to enjoy what’s in between!
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You’re right Nan. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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I love your character’s strength, both physically and character-wise. All those glimpses into his life, shows he is one solid man.
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Yes. That’s exactly the way I pictured him 🙂
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Such a beautiful story with the perfect title. Life-steps indeed. I also love the positive ending. Life goes on.
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Thank you so much. Yes, life goes on. We have to decide whether or not we’re going with it 🙂
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So much in so few words. Beautiful, but heart-wrenching.
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Oh, the sadness in the line of carrying Sarah’s coffin. You could have ended it there and had one story. The next line makes it another story entirely.
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Yes, I suppose I could have done that, but I didn’t want a sad ending. Thanks for your comment, Sascha 🙂
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Awww…loved that last bit 🙂
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Beautiful story of a life told in so few words. Great job!
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Thanks for spending so much time on my blog today 🙂
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