“So, we go?”
James nodded. Better than pretending that all was as it had been. Nothing ever will be.
“It’s cold,” Maria held out two scarves. A third was wrapped around her neck.
“So, we go!” Benjamin pulled a hat over his head. “You take the middle, Maria and I will go top and trunk. We’ll trade.”
They’d walked a tree home one year when Mama lost the car. They all had cars now, but she would never drive again.
James reached for the first tree. Glanced at their list of in-need homes.
In Mama’s memory, a Christmas Walk-a-thon.
For Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers
Photo prompt: Dale Rogerson
Na'ama Yehuda 
What a lovely story
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Thank you, friend! The photo inspired that, so the kudos goes to Dale. 🙂
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And to the story writer as well. You’re welcome Na’ama
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🙂 THANKS! So kind! Happy New Year to you!
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You’re welcome! Happy new year to you too
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Awwwww! I did not see that one coming. What a beautiful tradition they have going! In loving memory of their mother. Beautifully done, Na’ama. You have such a gift.
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Thank you my friend! It was all in your photo. YOU are the gift! 🙂 xoxo
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You are such a generous and lovely lady, yanno that? xoxo
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Thank you! 🙂 You is a good friend! (and I REALLY REALLY REALLY appreciate you keeping – so far- all the real cold and snow in the North … 😉 )
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MOUWAH!!
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A great tradition. And rosey cheeks all round from the cold and the mulled wine
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Yep! And the mulled wine will certainly taste sweeter for the good deed done!
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Glad they are carrying on tradition in honor of their mother. Happy Holidays, Na’ama!
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Thank you, friend! Yes, here’s to upholding GOOD traditions, doing away with the dysfunctional ones, and having happy and healthy holidays all around!
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You’re welcome, and Cheers!
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A good Christmas tradition… to give to one in need instead of expecting gifts for yourself.
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Aww, until the end I thought they were just carrying a tree home, but the list makes this story even sweeter. Lovely.
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Yay! I’m so glad you liked!
Happy and Healthy 2022 to you and yours!
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Na’ama Y’karah,
A sweet tribute to their beloved mother. Too bad we can’t keep this generous spirit all year round. Lovely story.
Shalom and Happy New Year,
Rochelle
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Some of us try … and I guess that has to count for something! 🙂
Thank you, my friend! Happy and healthy 2022! חברה שלך, נעמה
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And so a tradition was born. It’s interesting how some things stick.
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It is, isn’t it? 🙂 Sometimes the harder times can be made into meaningful times. Especially when embraced by more than one person, working together, remembering together, doing together. Have a happy and healthy 2022! Na’ama
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What a lovely new tradition in memory of their Mama. Great story.
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Thank you! 🙂 May we all find ways to honor those we love! 🙂 Happy 2022!
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If only there were more Good Samaritans such as these, and not just at Christmas. A delightful tale with which to end a troubled year. Wishing you a very Happy New Year, Na’ama.
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Thank you, Keith! Yes, while there are many good people, if only there were more of them, and all through the year! Happy and Healthy to you and yours, my friend!
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I like the idea of a Christmas tradition to always walk the tree home. Will it catch on?
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Perhaps … In NYC it is already a tradition many do because the trees don’t fit in the taxi’s boot, and most people don’t have cars … so, walk home it is! Some people take it home on the subway! 🙂
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Beautiful story, Na’ama. I wish you all the best for 2022 🙂
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Thank you, friend! Same to you! 🙂
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Thanks, Na’ama 🙂
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Sorry, Na’ama. I’m not sure why my comment didn’t show up. It said that this is a beautiful story and I wish you all the best for 2022.
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It did show up, but perhaps played a little trick and was tardy. Sometimes comments do that. Not sure why. Probably imps and elves having a bit too much mischief. 🙂
Happy 2022!!!
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Yes, it showed up after I posted this comment but I like the idea of mischievous imps and elves playing tricks better 🙂 Happy 2022!
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🙂 They do like it when we give them credit where it is due … 😉
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A lovely warming story – simple acts of kindness are so important
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Thank you, Jill! 🙂 Happy 2022!
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Beautiful way to honor Mama. Good one!
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Thank you, Linda! Many blessings for a wonderful and healthy and joyful 2022!
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And to you as well 🙂
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Such a lovely story. Well told, Na’ama.
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Thank you, Bill!
Happy 2022!
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Happy New Year back atcha. 🙂
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What a great idea, to make a tradition that both helps others and reminds them of a significant event in their family life. I love how you show it’s teamwork, too.
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🙂 Thanks, Penny! So glad you liked!
Happy 2022 to you and yours!
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Thank you for the New Year greetings. Happy New Year to you and those you love.
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🙂 Thank you!
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