60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday: Remembering What My Grandfather Said Brings Hope

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Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

My parents were 1st generation Americans. Their parents came from Poland seeking better opportunities. Like so many others, my maternal grandfather had grown up on a farm and sailed to America when he was in his teens.

Over the years he forged metal in factories, fabricated refrigerator coils, drove a city bus, and taught himself how to oil paint. I treasure a few pieces of his art work reflecting his love of land.

My grandfather used to say about tomorrow: “I’m like a fellow pushing a wheelbarrow. Why? Everything is still in front of me!” Even in the most difficult times I repeat his line to find some hope to carry on as he did.

Story Prompt: What favorite line do you recall from someone you love? When you repeat it to yourself how does it make you feel? Write that story and tell it out loud!

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