Dropping her line into Fool’s Lake, she patiently waited for something to bite. Fishing was a little like her life at the moment. She had to wait quietly, calmly, for the results she wished to know right now. But worrying about possibilities would not speed up the process in any way. Taking a deep breath, she looked out onto the rippling blue water of the lake. She allowed the tranquillity of the scene to seep into her soul and quieten her fears. The light breeze moved through her hair and the silence on the pier was an unexpected gift. She knew that if the tests were positive and she did have cancer, her life would change. No longer would she tumble headlong into meetings and flights all over the country. Instead, hospital visits would be on her agenda. Her priority would be her health and the healing of her body.
What would you do while waiting for life-changing news?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2015
(This post is linked to Mondays Finish the Story)
I love your story Colline! Well done! I did have life changing news in February 2014…Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma, which is a blood cancer. It definitely has changed my life, and I am doing OK! No more stress in my life which is a contributing factor for one with any cancer! Thank you for participating in the MFtS challenge! See you next week? Be well… ^..^
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Thank you so much. And it is good to hear you are now doing better. Stress is a contributing factor to so much in our lives.
And yes, you will see a contribution of mine again. I enjoy your prompts.
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Thanks! I look forward to what you come up with! Be well! ^..^
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I love the tranquility of the scene as she muses on a possible lifechanging threat ~ Very well written.
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Thank you so much. I am pleased to know you enjoyed my piece.
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Lovely piece, Colline. I love the peaceful scene, and the fact that your character isn’t panicking about what might happen. Being near water is very soothing and calming to the troubled soul. 🙂
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That is exactly what I feel when near water. It seems to help me slow down a little.
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Colline, a great piece about finding calm in the midst of a health crisis.
The photo reminds me of my Dad and how much he loved fishing. We wouldn’t have been able to pull him away from this spot, even for dinner.
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I have heard that fishing calms one and allows one the time to find peace. I could imagine that it would be helpful for someone who has a very stressful job.
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amazing piece, great details, powerful image!
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Thank you Mihrank.
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Perfect story again. It soothes and still gives a reaction of suspense.
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Thank you Ineke. I love the words you have used to describe my story.
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