Short story Challenge

I got this from a dear friend named Cora. Her blog is called Maydens Voyage. She is the reason that I know that all of you out there are real. We actually met when she came to town and we spent some time together with our families.



Here is the deal. it is a challenge to write a short story using only 6 words. I am not that good at moving around and copying and all that so let me just give you the basics. Legend has it that it was a challenge originally given to one of my farorite authors; Ernest Hemingway. For his challenge he wrote: "Baby shoes for sale, never worn" Those 6 words tell a story. I wish I could write like that. But even though I am no match for him, I am going to give it a try. Oh you can include a picture too if you like so I am going to do that. If you want to know more about the challenge, check out her blog by clicking here. So here goes:





Where am I....................







Welcome home child.


That's it. You will have to figure it out for yourselves. Oh and I am sure my family was thinking that Dr. Seuss was my favorite author. Yuck yuck yuck.

Have a wonderful day,

Greg

Comments

Celticspirit said…
I think you're talking about being welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven. But I could be wrong.
April 11, 2008 at 11:43 AM
sandy said…
Hey...that's cool. And beautiful photo too!

sandy
April 11, 2008 at 12:02 PM
Mayden' s Voyage said…
Hugs! Thanks for the visit today- I came by this morning and read about you nodding off in the car...yikes- be careful!
I wish I was in your neck of the wood this weekend...I'm getting pretty desperate to be close to the water again :)

Hope you have a gorgeous weekend- my family says hello to yours :)
I'll be making my way down I-95 again next month- I'm overdue for a get-away! :)
April 11, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Anonymous said…
Great story and what a beautiful photo to go along with it.
April 11, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Susan Skitt said…
I do believe dear friend that you are speaking of our limited time here on earth, whether it is 100 days or 100 years, there is an eternity. For those who trust Jesus Christ as Savior, we will one day go home to Heaven and hear God's welcome... (smile) Looking forward to that day.

BTW - I posted on this today too. Thanks for the challenge :)
April 12, 2008 at 6:27 AM
Happyone said…
I thought you did a great job on your story!!!
April 12, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Angel said…
I'm thinking it's about Heaven too....great idea, too, btw. It sounds easy yet soooo hard...I don't know, I'm not much of a writer...

hidden bruises..lots of lies..more tears
April 12, 2008 at 1:33 PM
Kerri Farley said…
WOW. This is a fabulous shot!
April 13, 2008 at 6:10 AM
Kim S in SC said…
I think I agree with some of the other guesses. The picture is breathtaking. Welcome Home...those will be good words to hear one day from our Savior! Praise HIM!
April 13, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Kati said…
TAG!!! You're it!!! Come see what I've got for ya at my place!!
April 13, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Lori said…
I like the discussion and wondering that your story has started. Good job! The photo is lovely too.
April 14, 2008 at 7:31 AM
Angie said…
One word:

Brilliant!
April 14, 2008 at 5:00 PM
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