PASS THE PARCEL
When the social worker put Josie into my arms she was
a silent, smelly little bundle – a two-year-old weighing less than our Christmas
turkey. A life of being passed like a parcel between a drug-addict mother and a
series of careless minders had almost killed her.
She slept in my bed that night and for months
afterwards, gradually emerging from her shell, shrinking back when her feckless
mother dropped in, but we fought off the woman’s attempts to reclaim her.
Now she's about to marry Martin – if he
doesn’t treat her right he’ll have me to answer to.
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You don't have to be a birth mother to be fiercely protective, as I learned in my earlier life a a foster mother. Even some of my own children's friends became very dear to me.Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers on her blog https://rochellewisoff.com/ and to Jean L Hays for the photograph.
Handing her over to Martin may not be a good ida
ReplyDeleteI imagined this as a wedding - obviously you read something different!
DeleteI hope Martin knows what he is doing.
ReplyDeleteI hope he loves Josie enough to help her lead a full and happy life.
DeleteLovely story. I'm not a birth mother, but I am a stepmother. My stepson is 26 now and living hundreds of miles away with his partner - but I still worry about him every day!
ReplyDeleteI don't worry about mine all the time, but they are always in my thoughts.
DeleteJust lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteSad but heartwarming. We do not need to be the birth mother to care about the child! Nicely done, Lizy.
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Thanks Susan x
DeleteYou were her angel and you always will be. Beautiful story, Liz.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jade.
DeleteI enjoyed this and, as a mom, identified! Great take on the prompt.
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DeleteEntirely understandable. Nice one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra.
DeleteThis was a beautiful story, Liz. Finally, she found a loving home...
ReplyDeleteShe certainly did, thanks Dale x
DeleteGood for you! If he doesn't treat her right, drop me a line and I'll come over to help you ...
ReplyDeleteNice to know I have you on my side, Na'ama!
DeleteDear Liz,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story. Josie is fortunate to have you in her corner.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks, Rochelle x
Deletehere's hoping for the best... :)
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed.
DeleteJosie is really fortunate. Lovely story.
ReplyDeleteThank you Indira.
DeleteSuch a tender story which perfectly captures a mother's love.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Helen x
DeleteA happily-ever-after is definitely in their future :). Great story.
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