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Tina Friesen's avatar

Touching story.I loved it! I hope they had breakfast together before they left. There are still people out there who truly see others and care and get involved.

John Patrick Weiss's avatar

Thanks, Tina, and yes, despite dour news stories and endless negativity and gloomy prognostications, there are still good people in the world. And their good deeds comfort, inspire, reassure, and even change lives.

rickyrebarco's avatar

Beautiful story. I love your writing, so tender and evocative.

John Patrick Weiss's avatar

Thanks for reading, Ricky.

🅟🅐🅤🅛 🅜🅐🅒🅚🅞's avatar

Wonderful writing. Imagery made me feel. Thanks, John!

John Patrick Weiss's avatar

You’re welcome, Paul, glad you liked it.

Beth-Ann Ladner's avatar

Beautifully written. A struggle, a rest, kindness, and a new beginning.

John Patrick Weiss's avatar

Thanks, Beth-Ann.

Jyothi Pai's avatar

That's beautiful, John. You have a way of portraying the good in every situation. That's something that appeals me the most.

John Patrick Weiss's avatar

Thanks for reading, Jyothi. Here’s to the quiet acts of kindness and love in the world.

Brenda Gaughan's avatar

Loved this. And then what…? More, please. And thank you.

John Patrick Weiss's avatar

Thanks, Brenda. Sometimes open ended stories have more impact. The reader gets to imagine what comes next.

Brenda Gaughan's avatar

Ah, got it. I like that.

Walter Paul Bebirian's avatar

I imagine that most people are much too tired to do much of anything but to take a rest after eating and fall asleep thereafter

https://walterpaul-bebirian.pixels.com/featured/kp422-adorable-dinosaur-in-enchanted-forest-walter-paul-bebirian.html

John Patrick Weiss's avatar

Cute dinosaur image, Walter, thanks.

Bob Jasper's avatar

A tear-jerker, John. Would have liked to know more of her story, before and after your snippet, but that's a short story, isn't it? The good ones leave you wondering, wanting more. I know there are many people like Jonce and the waitress and the cook in the world. I wish we heard more about them and less about those few who do evil.

John Patrick Weiss's avatar

Thanks Bob, and I agree. We usually hear about the evil ones. I suppose that's why I often weave kind people into my stories.

Maureen McCabe Books's avatar

Beautiful story. I signed up for more of your beautiful writing and stories.

John Patrick Weiss's avatar

Thanks, Maureen, I appreciate the interest.

Julie Tave's avatar

Beautiful detail revealing your "noticing" and how deeply you care