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The weekly introduction:
This story is for Friday Fictioneers that is hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields.
100 words.
Copyright-Scott L. Vannatter
The Unforgotten Christmas
The cat watched curiously out the door window, as Jonah paced back, and forth pulling his hair. Jonah came back in a hurry.
He began to decorate the kitchen with what- knots of Christmas, and scatter them about in such an organized clutter. Jonah kissed the napping cat.
Jonah stared at the gift, and contemplating suicide note, he had written for his mom the night before. She never spent Christmas with him. Jonah finished a bowl of trail mix. Tears drenched his feet.
The chair fell causing a loud bang.
Jonah was swinging back and forth, as the cat watched.
Shenine
Be Better Not Bitter 
Wow, strong stuff. I like the mix of the mundane with the intense state of mind and actions.
Thanks claireful. Thanks for stopping by. Come again!
Shenine, what a sad Christmas story! I like the title of your blog, BTW, and welcome to the Fictioneers.
Hi sustainabiliti. Thank you and I’m glad you enjoyed. Yes, what a sad Christmas story. Unfortunately, this is surreal in someone’s heart and home as the holiday draws near.
Shenine
So sad. The finality of it all. Wonder why his mother never spent Christmas with him? On a happier note…Welcome to FF. I like you profile photo and blog also.
Hi Lora, thanks for stopping by. So many questions to make us think, and do a self check in the lives of our children. Cherish them now.
They are so precious and few!
I am glad you enjoyed your visit, do come again.
Shenine
Well, that was cheery, Shenine. Good use of elements in the photo, especially the cat… watching Jonah swing away. Glad you are back.
Thanks. Sorry tedstruz. I’m glad our joy comes from the Lord! Unfortunately, this does happen in the hearts and homes today. Perhaps we can cherish our love ones and pay close attention to the warning signs ahead of time.
Shenine
Woa! Great dark story, wonderful rhythm. The ending was so well-written, just right!
Thank you, and may your holidays be filled with the love of Christ because that’s the best love there is.
Shenine
Poor cat.
Tom
Poor Jonah, and poor cat. Thanks for stopping by Tom.
Dear Shenine,
For so many Christmas is a lonely time. You captured that despair. A sad, but truthful story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Rochellewisoff, I agree. Sad,but very truthful. May God fill the void in those homes and hearts this Christmas. Because only God can do the impossible!
Shenine
ohmygod, that was really sad.. but very powerful.. wonderfully written
Thank you kz. Sad, but it happens. Come again.
Shenine
Christmas can be very sad for many people. Well done.
Thanks Sandra for stopping by. Yes, we must not forget to be thankful.
Shenine
That must have been traumatizing for the cat.
If only pets could talk…
His eyes told it all for me.
Shenine
The holidays tend to accentuate the loneliness and sorrow an individual feels. If only Jonah knew where to turn for help. If he would lend himself to it. A broken family situation is tough. Unfortunately, too many people stem from such situations. And you’re right, we should never get so busy that we stop paying attention to the loved ones in our lives, less we miss the warning signs. Deep and touching piece, Shenine. Welcome to Friday Fictioneers.
Thanks Debra for stopping by. God is faithful.
Shenine
Debra, thank you for sharing your heart. May we stay prayerful for the less fortunate, and remain thankful in all ways.
Come again….
Shenine
Oh so dark. But a reality of what so many feel during this time of year.
Dear Shenine,
And the cat isn’t going to offer up one of its nine lives either, right? A sad story for a lonely Christmas.
Aloha,
Doug
Doug, I don’t think so. Yes, it is sad but a reality for some.
Shenine
Not very cheery for Christmas, but then they say it’s the worst time to be alone. Well done.
writondude, as I wrote this however sad, is that Christmas is not filled with love, joy, or Jesus in every home. Some homes are filled with sorrow, sadness, loliness, depression, and bitterness for whatever reasons.
Those that are fortunate should rejoice, but also offer a helping hand or prayer to someone less fortunate this year and everyday there after.
Shenine
Reminded me of this:
Hi Shenine,
The pressure of the holidays can just be too much sometime. You really took this one to the dark side, exposing another view of the season. Well done. Ron
Thank you. Happy Holidays to you and family.
Shenine
Yikes!
Bumba, I know just the other side of Christmas for some. Come again.
Shenine
Christmas can be the worst part of the year as well as the best. And suicide peaks during holiday. Well told story.
brudberg….i agree. Happy Holidays.
Shenine
sadly, that will happen pretty much just like that several times over the holidays. well done.
Reblogged this on Christian Comfort & Conversation Cafe.
Wow… I feel his loneliness. Well done.
Thank you for stopping by. That was the intent for us to feel what others lack!
Shenine
a sad, powerful story. Nicely done.
So many are alone and without hope.
I agree. Thanks for sdtopping by.
Shenine
Ouch…this is some intense stiff… I sure wish he saw the hope in the season. Well done
Hi Boomiebol. I wish he so the Hope of Jesus too. Thanks for stopping by my friend.Happy Holidays to you!
Shenine
Oh no. This was way too sad for Christmas.
mari wells. I know. Christmas can be sad without love ones. Happy Holidays.
Shenine
Happy Holidays too you too.
Hi, Shenine!
OK, I am depressed now. But it is well-written and well-done. Good story.
Sorry. I think you will bounce back! Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.
Shenine
What a sad tale beautifully told.