It is time for another edition of Mondays Finish the Story! This flash fiction challenge asks that the writer complete a story of 100-150 words, using the opening line as provided (in bold and italicized letters), and that the story goes with the photo prompt. I hope that you enjoy my story entitled “She Could Do It.”
“Arriving at the beach, she reflected on her life.” She listened to the waves as they came in. Closing her eyes, she listened to the sounds of the water battering against the beach.
She just had to get away from it all to think. She did all the right things. She ate the right foods, avoided the excess of alcohol, and drank tea instead of coffee. She had lost twenty-five pounds, and discovered that most of the glands in her body were swollen, making her uncomfortable.
The diagnosis was cancer, and she was told that she had it for years by the look of things. She felt the lump forming in the back of her throat. She had to make a choice of either going through chemotherapy or not.
During her life, her Mom showed her by example what it was to have a will to live. Her Mom was given five years and she survived cancer for thirty-seven years now. If her Mom could do it and survive, then so could she!
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A slight bit over on the word count! Thank you for stopping by today for a quick read!
Be well… ^..^
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Thank you for sharing your story! When I was going through cancer treatments, blogging kept me going. Writing this story is a positive step. Keep writing, and people will be with you. You won’t be alone.
Thank you for your kind words!
Oh the irony of living such a healthy life and still contracting cancer. It seems to happen a lot. There’s some other factor involved. I hope scientists figure out what it is. I like the finish of the story, though. The example of other survivors can give someone the strength to fight through it. I’m glad this ended with hope. Lovely story!
Thanks Eric! It was important to write this because of my journey with cancer. My mom was a great example of what it is to have a will to live!
I’m very happy to hear you had such a great example. We all could use one like her.
She was amazing! Everyone should have someone like her. I was very fortunate!
very determined character 🙂
She is determined indeed! 🙂
What a lovely, inspiring story Barbara, Thankyou for sharing such a personal moment 🙂
🙂 Thanks!
Cancer is a horrible thing to have to go through. Empowering story though.
Thanks Francesca!
Such strength and resolve and her mother to help her through! Well done!
Thanks!
Entering into it with such determination, I hope she makes it through! Great story. 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
This is very positive writing! It makes a difference when writing out of experience or when making it up. It is or feels more touching when it is real. You have a wonderful example of strength in your mother. I think it is like mother like daughter!
I hope that I am! Thank you for the lovely comment Scrapydo!
You are welcome! LOL
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Fighting cancer is hard hope for the best.
There is always hope!
This is a great description of the best way to attack the monster that is Cancer ~ Pure bravery and strength of mind will see her through ~ Well done my friend ~ Nicely written ~ 🙂
Thank you John. My mother was a strong woman!
The content of your blog is evidence of your indomitable spirit. You shall prevail! Hugs.
I shall and hugs right back to you my dear friend Marcybee!
A great attitude that may very well pull her through. She had a perfect example in her mother. Well written , Barbara. 🙂 — Suzanne
🙂 Gee, thanks Suzanne! I did have a wonderful Mother!
Moms are incredible. This is a wonderful story specially after we celebrated “Mom’s Day”.
They are too! Thanks Norma!
She has the right attitude, hopefully she will be okay.
Keeping the fingers crossed that she does!
Great story Barb! Having survived cancer twice, your story touched me in a unique way today too!
Thanks Joanne! You be well! Chef Georgio too!
Determination… Love… Perseverance… Sometimes these are the best medicines!
They sure can be!
That resilience of the human spirit, it can’t be beaten. So well told Barb.
Thanks Michael!
Lovely story of hope Barbara.
Thanks Shivangi! My mother was an incredible person!
This week’s prompt is inspiring a lot of bittersweet stories… Nicely done!
Thank you Sonya! There is a nice mix of stories this week!
This is such a beautiful story. I went for the sensation, but yours was sensational. Thank you.
Thank you for the wonderful compliment Margo! My mom certainly was sensational!
A sad story, but one that tells of the importance of having a positive attitude. All will work for the better.
A positive attitude is everything! Thanks PJ!
I’m praying for the positive outcome!
Time will tell! 🙂
She has the spunk and the inheritance of her mother’s will to live. I think she will make it, rough road that it will be. Her mother will be by her side in spirit to help ease the pain and fear.
Great story — you set the scene and make her seem very real.
She is real. She is me.
No wonder there was so much emotion in the words. Namaste
Thank you Phylor!
Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing this story with me
Thank you for finding it inspiring and I am happy to have shared this with you!
I am certain this woman will have a positive outcome! She is a strong fighter and a wonderful person!
Thank you and hugs to you Joy!
Yes, she will do it!!
She will indeed!
Absolutely! One just has to believe in him/herself. What a great story on the prompt!
Thank you Alok!
Let’s hope her positivity helps her through this to get well again.
She will be well again! She is a fighter!
Thank you. I have known those who have survived. And too many who have not. May all with any ills find the courage and strength to fight!
May they all indeed!
yes, she could do it! good luck on her! well-penned, cheers 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
Aww, what a sad story.
It is and hopefully there will be a positive outcome! Be well…