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She was always the brilliant one, the shining star in our parents’ firmament. I was the plodder, with steady Bs to her A+ marks, forever in her shadow.
I married a local boy and took Mum grocery shopping each week, while she lived forever in the spotlight, treading red carpets in designer gowns and killer heels, occasionally descending on us with bottles of champagne and exotic foods – a glowing goddess.
Then my Lucy was born, bringing in her tiny hand an unexpected bonus – not even an Oscar trumps a grandchild.
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Here we go again - another week not much different from the last, and another Friday Fictioneers story to add to my collection. Thanks to Dale Rogerson for the photo, which appears to have been taken from the Royal Box, and to Rochelle, our indefatigable host.
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Neat little family study Liz. True that, a grandchild is the ultimate gift.
ReplyDeleteOne that you only appreciate fully when it happens.
DeleteSometimes we forget those celebrities have families and siblings just like any other family - and a grandchild always wins!
ReplyDeleteDue to various circumstances, I know a few celebrities, and their personal lives are seldom very different to ours.
DeleteAbsolutely true Liz. Material wealth has little value in comparison.
ReplyDeleteThere speaks a fellow grandparent, methinks!
DeleteLove this story. There's no denying it: a child trumps all the glamor and champagne in the world!
ReplyDeleteHands down every time!
DeleteYEAH! Love this!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ma'am,
Deletehaving a grandchild must be wonderful indeed. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is - I have five.
DeleteLovely take on the prompt, Liz.
ReplyDeleteDear Liz,
ReplyDeleteWonderful take on the prompt. It seems Mum realized what's important in life. It's okay to be proud of your children for different reasons, isn't it?
Shalom,
Rochelle
It is, as most mothers know.
DeleteI have four, all very different, and I am proud of them all.
Ah, that's lovely, Lizy – and so true.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Helen!
DeleteThat's often the way it goes. Sibling rivalry can be a drag no matter which role you play.
ReplyDeleteI've seen a lot of it in my time!
DeleteGlamour and fame isn't everything. Sometimes an average life is richer!
ReplyDeleteAnd easier to handle.
DeleteAh, the true realisation of what is important...
ReplyDeleteYou think you couldn't love anyone as much as your children, then grandchildren come along!
DeleteThis was brilliant, Liz. Family dynamics are such a difficult thing, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteThank you Dale, you're right. Thanks for the photo.
DeleteYup. A new grandchild trumps EVERYthing :)
ReplyDeleteThere seem to be quite a few fellow grandparents on FF!
DeleteI loved the ending. Nothing trumps a grandchild. =)
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