Sometimes in life, you find a special friend.
Someone who makes you laugh until you can’t stop.
Someone who makes you believe there’s hope for the world.
Someone who convinces you that there’s an unlocked door; just waiting for you to open.
Someone who changes your life, just by being a part of it.
Elise was my special friend.
Today, she was placed in a nursing home.
I’m left alone.
We ate breakfast every day while telling stories of our childhood memories.
From now on, our days together will be through letter writing.
I’m left alone, without my special friend.
2021©Isadora DeLaVega
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Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100 words
Photo Prompt:©JanWayneFields
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Inside the Mind of Isadora 
January 15, 2021 at 10:27 am
I think many seniors, once retired, reacquaint themselves with past friends or create a new one for socializing. I think this is what they’re missing with the current isolation. It’s a difficult time for many seniors who are alone and isolated. Their friends and their memories are what keep them getting up every day. I’ve noticed, being isolated for the most, that you quickly become non-existent to those you believed were friends.Retaining Walls
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January 15, 2021 at 10:02 pm
Amen to all you’ve said in your comment, Lisa. I live in Florida. Seniors retire here for sun and relaxation. Their families are living in other states. They can’t visit during this pandemic. Seniors die alone while missing their loved ones. A nurse is the only one holding their hands as they pass on. Sad … Sad … Sad 🙏🏻
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January 12, 2021 at 5:59 am
I imagine this will count amongst the inevitable experiences one has to go through in life: saying goodbye to friends one way or another.
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January 12, 2021 at 7:13 pm
A very thoughtful comment, Fakima.
It’s also very true. These are the issues eventually faced in the future. Thank you for reading and commenting. Be Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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January 12, 2021 at 12:48 am
A sad story, and all to true, sadly I have never been able to write decent letters.
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January 12, 2021 at 7:14 pm
I think we all have a letter or two we’ve written. I’m sure those who’ve received them have enjoyed. Thank you for reading and commenting. Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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January 10, 2021 at 6:29 pm
such is life. nothing lasts forever. we must always be on the lookout for new friends.
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January 12, 2021 at 7:21 pm
Thank you for reading and commenting, Plaridel.
Isadora 😎
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January 9, 2021 at 11:08 pm
That makes me feel sad for both you and for her. I’m sure you mean as much to her as she does to you 😦
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January 10, 2021 at 5:29 pm
This story is about several special friends I’ve had in my lifetime. There were qualities in each one that were wonderful and memorable. Thank you for visiting and commenting. It’s always a pleasure to see you here. Have a super week … Be Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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January 10, 2021 at 6:31 pm
You’re very welcome and you also 🙂
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January 8, 2021 at 11:06 pm
A heartbreaking story because of the truth within it. It is a difficult time in life, plus with COVID, many elders face a lonely and frightening time. Beautifully penned, Isadora!
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January 9, 2021 at 7:11 pm
I like the way you were able to see the truth of this subject within the story. Thank you for knowing what my intention was when I wrote it. Super Thank You for leaving such a wonderful comment, Brenda. I hope more people can see the heartbreak that seniors face when alone.
I wrote about a senior who reached out to me due to isolation. If you have a moment and would like to read it … https://insidethemindofisadora.com/2020/12/21/cafe-chat-covid-friend/
Thanks again …
Be Safe … 😷 🙏🏻 😊 Isadora 😎
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January 8, 2021 at 10:56 pm
Oh how sad! Especially as seniors feel more and more isolated these days.
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January 9, 2021 at 7:38 pm
Indeed, they are very lonely with this isolation. They’re high risk so people stay away to keep them safe. They feel neglected and left behind. A senior stranger reached out to me for this same reason. If you’d like to read about it …
https://insidethemindofisadora.com/2020/12/21/cafe-chat-covid-friend/
Thank you, Dora, for visiting and commenting. It’s always appreciated. Be Safe … 😷 🙏🏻 😊 Isadora 😎
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January 8, 2021 at 12:16 pm
Querida Isadora,
Such a heartbreaker. No hay mas palabras. Bien escrito. Muy muy bien, mi amiga.
Shalom y cariño,
Rochelle
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January 9, 2021 at 7:59 pm
Querida Rochelle,
It’s all part of this pandemic which is creating extreme isolation for the elderly. Their social life has been altered due to their high risk status. Also, they’re feeling it because they aren’t as tech savvy and may not have the tools. There’s painful loneliness for many. It’s a shame. Gracias, mi amiga por sus buenas palabras.
Amor y Carino, Be Safe … 😷 🙏🏻 😊 Isadora 😎
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January 7, 2021 at 10:39 pm
Beautiful, heartbreaking story, Isadora 🙂
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January 8, 2021 at 4:32 pm
Thank you … seniors rely on their friendships once they’re homebound (plus with COVID). It’s sad when they’re left without them.
I appreciate your reading and commenting. Be Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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January 7, 2021 at 3:14 pm
So very sad. I know the pain and it never seems to get any less.
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January 7, 2021 at 5:43 pm
Yes, watching seniors aging is a sad thing to witness. There’s no avoiding what will be in our future. Thank you, Sandra. Hope 2021 will bring you much joy and happiness. Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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January 7, 2021 at 3:06 pm
My heart weeps for you. This sounds too real to be fiction, and too real to be real. A hard situation for all.
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January 7, 2021 at 5:55 pm
Awww … thank you, Bear. It is fiction. I combined a few situations from people I have had senior experiences with. Being elderly is tougher than people think. With the limitations that begin to happen many are caught unprepared. I hope, we start respecting and caring more for our seniors. Thank you for your heartfelt comment. I hope you are healing from your recent losses. It’s been a tough year for you. Blessings 🙏🏻 Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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January 7, 2021 at 7:32 pm
I fear many seniors have died more from loneliness these last few months. I’ve noticed, being isolated for the most, that you quickly become non-existent to those you believed were friends. Leaves me ever so thankful for online friends…not seen but not forgotten either.
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January 7, 2021 at 12:56 pm
sorry for her and you too
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January 7, 2021 at 5:59 pm
Sadly, many of the issues seniors face are never addressed when they are younger. Although fiction, this is a tale from a few elderly I have seen that were caught unprepared for their senior years. Thank you for your kind comment. I appreciate it. Happy New Year 2021 … Be Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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January 7, 2021 at 6:03 pm
you as well
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January 7, 2021 at 9:28 am
Such a sad time of life, and yet the memories of a lifelong friendship still linger.
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January 7, 2021 at 6:02 pm
I agree with you, Iain. It’s a difficult time for many seniors who are alone and isolated. Their friends and their memories are what keep them getting up every day. I’m pleased you enjoyed my tale. Isadora 😎
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January 7, 2021 at 9:03 am
Jings, that’s a heartbreaker, Isadora!
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January 7, 2021 at 6:05 pm
I didn’t mean for it to go that way but somehow it did. Thanks for visiting CE and commenting too. Happy New Year 2021
Be Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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January 7, 2021 at 7:17 am
I feel the loss. What a wonderful friendship.
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January 9, 2021 at 8:41 pm
Yes, I think many seniors, once retired, reacquaint themselves with past friends or create new one for socializing. I think this is what they’re missing with the current isolation. Thank you for reading my story and commenting. Happy New Year 2021
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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January 7, 2021 at 1:36 am
This horrible virus.
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January 7, 2021 at 6:09 pm
I was trying to write about the relationships of long term friendship and this tale came about. I went with the flow. Thank you, Linda. Be Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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January 7, 2021 at 12:33 am
A very sad one, Isadora
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January 7, 2021 at 6:08 pm
I started out writing about friendship and this sad story evolved. I guess it was in there in my mind. 😄 Thank you for reading and commenting. Be Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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