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The Last Walk

December 25, 2023 11 Comments

By Ronald M. Larsen

“Come, Molly, let’s take a walk like we used to.”

“Oh, Ed, I can’t. You know we can barely get out of these wheelchairs.”

“Yes, we can, Mol.”

“But our bodies are shot!”

“They are, but not our memories. Come, walk with me one more time down the old logging road.”

She gently took his hand and closed her eyes. “It’s still beautiful, Ed.”

“And so are you, my love. Molly, you see that light up ahead? That’s where we’re going and we’re not coming back.”

“But what about our bodies, the wheelchairs, this old folks’ home?”

“Don’t need them anymore.”

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  1. Kevin says

    December 25, 2023 at 8:31 am

    A warm, touching piece. Kudos.

    Reply
  2. Coco says

    December 25, 2023 at 1:03 pm

    Heartwarming.
    Nicely done!

    Reply
  3. Tom says

    December 25, 2023 at 3:12 pm

    A beautiful love-story.

    Reply
  4. M says

    December 25, 2023 at 6:09 pm

    A beautifully written story. One I think everyone should read.

    Reply
  5. Marge says

    December 26, 2023 at 11:58 am

    May peace be with all.

    Reply
  6. Bud says

    December 27, 2023 at 11:15 am

    Beautiful and heartwarming!

    Reply
  7. M W King says

    December 27, 2023 at 3:42 pm

    That’s how it should end.

    Reply
  8. maria warner says

    December 27, 2023 at 6:39 pm

    Sweet.

    Reply
  9. David Higham says

    December 28, 2023 at 3:04 am

    I read this to my wife. We both shed a few happy tears.

    Reply
  10. Pamela Cartlidge says

    December 29, 2023 at 6:18 am

    Sad but philosophical. They have their memories together.

    Reply
  11. Carl Keefer says

    January 5, 2024 at 7:33 pm

    Really nice, Ron
    Carl

    Reply

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