Charli’s Carrot Ranch prompt this week:
September 12, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes the greatest gift. Answer it as if it were a question, or show what it could be. Go where the prompt leads you!
The Greatest Gift
“What would be the greatest gift you could give me? Honestly?” Maggie looked at her husband, who was trying his hardest to make her looming 40th birthday one to remember.
“Of course, honestly love. It’s your big day. The kids and I want to make sure it’s a day to remember for you. Don’t be shy.”
“Alright then, the greatest gift you could give me is time.”
“What, like a new watch or something?”
“Not a watch, John, no. Time. Every day. Help me out a bit. Act like their dad, not their babysitter. That’d be the greatest gift.”
But I Smile Anyway... 
Sep 19, 2019 @ 22:14:42
I agree, Ritu. Time is the greatest gift.
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Sep 20, 2019 @ 06:47:42
Thanks Miriam. Most definitely 💜
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Sep 20, 2019 @ 17:03:45
You’re welcome, Ritu.💖
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Sep 19, 2019 @ 08:11:41
Every mom comes to realize that time for herself is the greatest gift.
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Sep 19, 2019 @ 12:52:25
don’t we just…. !
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Sep 17, 2019 @ 19:29:46
Wonderful flash! Time would be a great gift.
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Sep 17, 2019 @ 19:37:06
Thank you 🥰
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Sep 15, 2019 @ 07:44:21
Ooooh, a good piece. Well done.
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Sep 15, 2019 @ 09:51:46
Thanks Robbie! We could all do with that extra bit of me time, don’t you think?
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Sep 15, 2019 @ 13:53:49
Definitely. I was thinking this morning that it is hard to get a moments peace in my house.
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Sep 15, 2019 @ 13:55:33
😬 I know that feeling!
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Sep 15, 2019 @ 03:14:35
Amen, Ritu! Well done.
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Sep 15, 2019 @ 09:56:52
Thanks Jennie!!!!
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Sep 15, 2019 @ 12:14:23
You’re, Ritu!!
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 23:23:04
Not a bad choice!
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 23:27:08
😁😁😁👍🏼
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 19:28:29
Love it! Good gift for sure!
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 19:33:27
Definitely!
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 16:54:21
Very true Sis 💜💜💜
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 17:32:25
I think most mums would agree sis 💜
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 20:43:35
Yes ,💜
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 11:32:57
You got it, Sis! Fantastic short story. Michael
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 12:09:20
Bit of life in there, Bro!
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 12:17:18
My thoughts! 😉
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 04:24:30
Reblogged this on LIVING THE DREAM.
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 04:24:02
LIFE HAS IT’S UPS AND DOWNS, GREAT BLOG, CHINA
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 09:02:24
Thank you 😊
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 02:56:47
Great gift idea!
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 09:02:08
I think plenty of mums will agree!!!
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 00:34:36
So much truth in that.
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 09:01:40
There is!
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Sep 13, 2019 @ 23:39:55
Sounds like a great gift to me
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Sep 14, 2019 @ 09:01:24
I’d love that gift sometimes. 🤗
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Sep 13, 2019 @ 21:29:13
Amen, sister!
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Sep 13, 2019 @ 21:31:15
Amen indeed Sister 🙏🏽💜
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