Photo prompt provided by John Nixon
Art walked past the store daily, smiling to himself at what people thought were antiques. Why, some of the things in that store were just like wedding gifts he and Rosie had received over 50 years ago! “Antiques! Huh!
Then, one morning, he stopped in shock, staring at the lovely wedding dress. Time misted his eyes with the memory of sweet Rosie walking down the aisle to marry him, wearing that very dress!
“Over 50 years,” he thought. “I wonder what the story is.”
He decided not to inquire. He hoped another couple had found joy, like his and Rosie’s.
Just Writing! 
Sometimes not knowing is the right choice
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Thanks, Neil.
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Ah nice. I wonder how the wedding dress ended up there without his knowing?
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Me too :). But I had only 100 words. . .
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The dress was given to the daughter who wore it for her wedding. Sorrowfully that marriage turned sour and the dress was given to thrift store. At least that’s the way I heard it. 😀
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Works for me 🙂
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Hopefully, it will bring joy yet again. A lovely story Linda.
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Thanks, Keith.
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Nothing wrong with second hand stuff, when it can be put to good use.
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I’m glad he decided just to let it be.
Such a nice memory of his own wedding.
Poignant and bittersweet … Isadora 😎
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Thanks so much.
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I think not inquiring is a very smart move…
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Thanks, Trent. Sometimes what we don’t know saves us some pain.
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Nice to know it’s still bringing joy. Well done.
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that wedding dress deserves a new beginning. i hope it finds it soon. 🙂
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That’s a great thought! Thanks 🙂
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I think I might experience mixed feelings about that. As it was, my wedding outfit was stolen by removal staff en route from Johannesburg to our next location. I expect it has had many wearers by now. And it doesn’t hurt any more. Good one, Linda.
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Sandra, that’s terrible! I’m glad it is no longer painful for you, but what a lousy thing to happen.
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Dear Linda,
I see my question has already been asked and answered. It seemed odd that it would’ve ended up there without his knowing. Perhaps one of his kids took it there after their mom passed. At any rate, a sweet story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I could see a longer story developing around this theme. It could go SO many different ways!
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We really like your story and would like to include an excerpt in our summer issue of Undead Weddings. Please let us know if it is okay to feature you.
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Yes, that’s fine, and thanks.
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Thank you for letting us feature you. We will send you a link to the article as soon as it posts. 🙂
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That you for allowing us to feature you. Here is the link where you can collect your Feature Card and see how your quote was integrated into our article: https://flatlinerbooks.wordpress.com/2022/11/08/remarrying-and-the-parts-love-has-nothing-to-do-with/
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Nice post 😄
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I can relate to Art’s feelings about 50 year old ‘antiques’. I’m amazed that he can recognise his wife’s wedding dress – I’d be really surprised if my husband would recognise mine after that long. 🙂 Good story.
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Thanks, Margaret. Terry would have recognized mine, I’m pretty sure, but a lot of men wouldn’t.
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Memories remain.
Bring happiness & pain…
Wedding gowns are special.
Here’s my story-
Are You There? – Anita
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Thank you for this picture and flash.
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Yo’re quite welcome 🙂
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