Sue’s #WritePhoto prompt:
“It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life for me, and I’m feeling good.” The Nina Simone lyrics played in Sophie’s head as she stared out over the cliff.
Peter looked over at her, smiled, and placed his arm around her shoulders, pulling her closer.
Sophie returned the smile, snuggling into his body.
It had been a fraught two years, from the severe heart attack, through the treatment and discovery that a simple bypass wouldn’t be enough to now.
The heart they thought wouldn’t be strong enough to beat for her had finally been replaced via transplant, and she had been given a very positive prognosis for the future.
Her rock, Peter, had arranged for this recuperation break away and the idyllic setting was perfect. She had been given a new chance at life and she wasn’t going to waste it on regrets, false friends or regrets, but her mind wandered to the one person she would have loved to share her new start with.
Jill.
Her best friend since childhood. They had done everything together and would have done anything for each other.
And Jill had given the ultimate sacrifice.
A tragic car accident claimed her life, and yet, even after her death, she had thought of her friend, gifting her own heart to her.
Sophie raised an imaginary glass up to the sky, tipped it heavenwards, and whispered, “Cheers Jill. I love you.”
She squeezed Peter’s arm. “It’s getting cold. I think we should head back,” and they turned slowly, making their way back towards their lodge.
But I Smile Anyway... 
Feb 20, 2019 @ 21:34:29
A sad, hopeful, beautiful tale. x
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Feb 20, 2019 @ 21:41:34
Thank you Sue xxx
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Feb 19, 2019 @ 13:43:29
A great friend. How touching.
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Feb 19, 2019 @ 13:44:58
Thank you ! ❤
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Feb 19, 2019 @ 11:25:18
Thank you, Ritu. A powerful piece indeed! She would live for two….xx
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Feb 19, 2019 @ 11:26:07
Here’s hoping ❤️
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Feb 18, 2019 @ 23:14:29
Absolutely beautiful – full of heart!
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Feb 18, 2019 @ 23:35:15
Thank you ❤️
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Feb 18, 2019 @ 20:33:38
Reblogged this on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo.
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Feb 16, 2019 @ 01:49:56
That is just beautiful and heartfelt (pun intended), Ritu. ❤️
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Feb 16, 2019 @ 07:32:28
Thank you so much ❤️ love the pun 😊
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Feb 16, 2019 @ 18:11:07
You’re very welcome, Ritu! 😍
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 16:00:02
You are a very romantic write too, Sis! Great! Thank you for sharing, and have a beautiful weekend. Michael
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 17:10:43
Thank you Bro! I do like to try my hand at all sorts ❤
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 19:13:54
Thats why i appreciate your work. Its a teachers work. 😉
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 20:08:35
😂
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 13:58:32
Lovely, what a gift to give someone!
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 17:10:17
A huge gift…
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 13:11:45
This is beautiful. Brand new day brings new hope, new inspirations and new victory.
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 17:10:07
Thank you ! ❤
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 04:57:36
Very poignant, Ritu.
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 06:49:45
ThanK you Robbie 💜
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 01:56:31
Absolutely touching Sister. Big sigh…
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 06:49:01
Thanks Brother 💜🙏🏼
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 16:44:53
You’re very welcome Sister 🙏🏽💜
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Feb 14, 2019 @ 23:33:38
Lovely story Ritu.
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 06:47:57
Thank you Di ❤️
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Feb 14, 2019 @ 22:23:03
Love this. Well done. 🤗
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Feb 14, 2019 @ 22:36:42
Thank you ❤️
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Feb 14, 2019 @ 21:46:47
ah that’s really poignant.
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Feb 14, 2019 @ 21:47:43
Thanks His Geoffleship 😊
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Feb 14, 2019 @ 21:12:53
Fabulous 🥀😎
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Feb 14, 2019 @ 21:24:18
Thank you Dorna ❤
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Feb 14, 2019 @ 21:03:00
Wow, what a touching piece!
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Feb 14, 2019 @ 21:25:08
Thank you sis ❤
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Feb 14, 2019 @ 20:31:59
Very beautiful, sis. So poignant and at the same time strengthening💖
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Feb 14, 2019 @ 20:33:25
Thanks sis. It was inspired a bit by a book I am reading, to be honest! ❤
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 16:19:18
However, it lead to the beautiful story you shared with us😊
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 17:11:32
Glad you liked it ❤
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Feb 15, 2019 @ 20:23:32
For sure, sis 💖
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Feb 14, 2019 @ 20:13:47
Awe… That’s beautiful!
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Feb 14, 2019 @ 20:32:56
Thank you Kevin!
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