Mother asked me to get one of Oma’s dresses for the viewing.
Walking through the house, I could feel Oma in every room.
She was with me; guiding me.
Small things meant a lot to her; like working in the garden, a walk in the park or sitting on her front porch listening to the birds sing.
Oma kept an impeccable home. Her treasured crystal, Rogaska, bowl on her dining room table always had fresh flowers or plants.
Opa loved her pink gown from their 75 anniversary.
He’d said, “My heart fluttered when we danced.”
This will be the dress.
2018©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100 words
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May 28, 2018 at 9:48 pm
So many memories! I could actually “hear” more than you wrote down. A truly gentle story. Thank you.
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May 30, 2018 at 2:51 am
I’m smiling at your very complimentary comment, Alicia. Thank you.
I’m trying to write stories that express a loving life by those who’ve lived them.
Isadora 😎
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May 28, 2018 at 4:37 pm
It’s a beautiful dress from here.
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May 30, 2018 at 4:56 pm
Thank you, Dawn. I’m catching up with my comments meanwhile it’s time for the next FF.
WHAT???!!!!
I appreciate your stopping by and leaving a comment.
Isadora 😎
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May 28, 2018 at 2:46 am
A lovely emotional story!
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May 28, 2018 at 2:23 pm
I appreciate your visit and comment, Shivamt. Thank You …
Isadora 😎
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May 27, 2018 at 11:53 pm
great story. i remember the time i was in a village in bulgaria. one of the traditions there was to bury the deceased on her wedding dress so that the husband who preceded her would recognize her in the afterlife.
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May 28, 2018 at 8:07 pm
This is a very interesting tradition. Thank you for sharing it. I enjoy learning traditions for every event a family celebrates.
I’m glad you stopped by left a comment … Thank you.
Isadora 😎
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May 27, 2018 at 10:10 pm
I found it heartwarming. The picked out a beautiful lavender dress for my grandmother’s funeral. It was her favorite color. Going through her house, I could definitely sense her presence in every room, but especially the kitchen. So many happy memories there.
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May 28, 2018 at 8:10 pm
Thank you, Russell. I recall when I was asked to picket the dress for my mother-in-laws viewing.
Even in the sad moments the heart of the person lives on in their gentle spirit surrounding their space.
Lovely recollections … thank you for sharing them, commenting and visiting.
Isadora 😎
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May 27, 2018 at 8:14 pm
You’re really good at writing these touching and timeless stories x:-)x
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May 27, 2018 at 8:27 pm
Thank you for your incredibly complimentary comment, Gilly.
Many of my stories start deep down in my heart from experiences
or witnessing events I’m in the midst of seeing them happen.
I’m pleased you loved this one too.
Issy 😎
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May 27, 2018 at 7:53 pm
I think love last beyond death… of course it had to be that dress
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May 27, 2018 at 8:30 pm
I believe that love exists here and beyond. A bond with two people that have been
married a long time is a bond forever. I’m happy you agree that love lasts beyond, Bjorn.
And, yes, that had to be the dress. Thank you for visiting and leaving your wonderful comment.
Isadora 😎
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May 27, 2018 at 12:52 pm
Nothing like a dance with the right one to make the heart flutter. Lovely.
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May 27, 2018 at 2:22 pm
His lifelong love ❤️ for her will linger in his heart.
Thank you for commenting, Jilly. 😊
Isadora 😎
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May 27, 2018 at 7:01 am
Lovely
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May 27, 2018 at 2:20 pm
Thanks, Neil. 😎
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May 27, 2018 at 12:49 am
Love 💘💘,
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May 27, 2018 at 2:15 pm
Thank you, Alice. Love in his heart will be his comfort. 😎
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May 26, 2018 at 11:49 pm
beautiful! So filled with love!
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May 27, 2018 at 2:19 pm
Love ❤️ in his heart will be his comfort for his loss of her. Thank you, Jelli, for your lovely comment.
Isadora 😎
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May 26, 2018 at 11:05 pm
Querida Isadora,
Bittersweet story. Full of love.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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May 27, 2018 at 9:06 pm
Querida Rochelle,
The heart holds the loving memories of our loved ones long after they are gone. Amor siempre en mi mente. Gracias, amiga …
Isadora 😎
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