Trust Me - A2Z, 100 Words




My dear friend, Jan Ackerson, who has been a mentor and inspiration to many of us at Faithwriters, has a unique blog. 100 Words holds a collection of micro-short stories, each one being only 100 words - no more, no less.

For the A2Z Meme today, I decided to try my hand at 100 Words. (It's not easy!)

(I had a picture, but it will detract from the imagination.)

TRUST ME



"I'm scared!"

"I'm right here. Don't be afraid."

"But I can't see you."

"Trust me. Have I failed you in the past?"

"No."

"And I won't fail you now. Follow my voice."

I inch forward a few steps with my arms flailing before me, trying to touch something--anything!

"That's right. Keep walking. I'm right here."

Confidence begins filling my spirit.

"Now jump."

"Jump?!"

"I'll catch you. Don't be afraid."

I hold my breath and fling myself into the misty unknown.

"See? That wasn't so bad."

My blindfold is removed, and I can see.

"I'm in Heaven!"

"Yes, child."






11 comments:

  1. PencildancersOctober 4, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Some days 100 words can feel like 1 million.
    Hugs,
    Diana
    www.pencildancer.com

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  2. Rita GarciaOctober 4, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Lots of goodness packed into one hundred words! Great job, Vonnie!

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  3. LauryOctober 4, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Walking is one thing - but jumping? Yikes! :) Good job, Vonnie! It was fun but hard, wasn't it?

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  4. Marijo (Mary Jo) PhelpsOctober 4, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Vonnie! total creativity - captivating and beautiful!

    And i feel it is a picture of where I am at right now. (Only jumping into his arms rather than heaven although heaven would not be bad for sure!

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  5. Yvonne BlakeOctober 4, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Thanks, Laury, Rita, and Diana. It was fun, but challenging. I think I'll try it again sometime.

    Marijo, I had another ending, but it was too many words. My original thought was jumping into His arms and feeling safe. I might have been able to work it, but then I thought that our final act of trust would be "jumping" into eternity.

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  6. Niki TurnerOctober 4, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Powerful. Reminded me of something my husband says... "It takes faith to do." Trust is a huge part of faith, even when it comes to letting go of this life.

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  7. Barbara Lynn CullerOctober 5, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    This gave me goosebumps. I envisioned someone on their deathbed fighting to let go.
    Great job!

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  8. Joanne SherOctober 5, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    So powerful. Great stuff, Vonnie!

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  9. Shelley LedforsOctober 5, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    WOW, Vonnie! Very powerful. You did so well to connect to my emotions in a short hundred words!

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  10. Yvonne BlakeOctober 5, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Thanks for all the encouraging comments. This was fun to do. I'm going to try it again sometime.

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  11. Patty WysongOctober 7, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Ooh! I like this, Vonnie. and think I needed this today. Thanks!! =]
    Hugs!

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