Sid looked at the threatening blue water as he stood at the edge of a swimming pool. He remembered the day 60 years ago when his coach pushed him inside the pool. Sid had told his disappointed mother that he would never go anywhere near a pool, a beach or even a pond. He had kept his word till now. His granddaughter looked at him with determination and tenacity. “Grandpa, don’t you want to get rid of your arthritis? You can do it. Get in.” He felt some of her courage entering him as he stepped inside the water.
This was written for Charli’s Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge.
The transference of courage and hope from the mouths of babes. Nice!!
Never too late to learn anything, isn’t it? Thank you so much for your comment, Liz.
Encouragement at any age can be a healing balm.
Very true. Thank you, Charli
Flash fiction is not easy to write. I’ve actually never attempted it because I’m such a windbag. lol You do it well.
Hope you try flash fiction sometime. Thank you very much for visiting and commenting on this post.