What do you think of when you hear the word fray? I'm linking my story using this word, and at Ivy's blog hop, Six Sentence Story - Fray.
Different in numerous ways, but at least in one the same, the sisters loved similarly right from the start. Could it have been because of a genetic trait? Perhaps a parent had displayed similar behavior, but those who could shed some light on this story are no longer able to tell, or have passed into the next realm of existence. The girls' younger brother didn't seem show the same characteristic. Beloved white, furry "Pup Pup" once caressed by the older sister, and a pink and blue checkered quilt with white lace edging that was fondled by the younger sister suffered the same fate. They were literally loved to pieces, or in other words, the sisters knew how to fray.
WELL DONE! What a great little story ... love the last line, its a real catchy twist!
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DeleteSo sweet. My daughter had a doll she hugged so much, its yarn hair fell out and it's pink print fabric was worn and natty. That capacity to love.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Images of little children hugging their stuffed animals or dolls is so endearing.
Delete"Loved to pieces," could there be a better form of demise? This was a sweet story, I'm betting most of us know of at least one beloved blanket or stuffed animal that was loved until it fell apart. In some ways, my story for this week holds a piece of that too.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm looking forward to reading everyone's take on this challenge.
DeleteI had a stuffed monkey toy when I was so young which required constant repair work from so much loving, however when we moved house I found he hadn't made the journey with us (by his choice or my parents I couldn't determine) so I had to grow up instead!
ReplyDeleteAt one point I remember putting a stuffed dog inside a pillow case, because it was impossible to do anymore mending on it. Gradually she was able to part with it, as her hugs were transferred to other stuffed animals.
DeleteMy brother and I each had blankets that were so faded and frayed they were hardly recognizable as blankets. Very sweet!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading bloggers remarks, I'm thinking it would be so interesting to see photos of "loved to pieces" toys and/or blankets.
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