It's been 5 years since Jabez left home for war in Libya, he was 20 at that time having finished his training. He was tall, with a broad chest, slim, and chocolate in complexion.
"I will be back in a year," he told his mum as she bid him goodbye. A year passed without his arrival, then two years. Everyone assumed he would return home, gradually their faith started to faint as more years passed without his return. His mum could only imagine the worst.
"What has happened to my son?" She cried, "he was only a young boy who just started life" she explained to those who comforted her.
"But ma, no bad report has been heard since they left," one of the men said, hoping it would calm her down.
"It's been 5 years. Where could he possibly be?The war was supposed to last for a year." She said amidst sobs.
Looking at his picture hanging on the wall only brought back memories that made her cry.
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This is great as her son who was long gone came back to her. Seeing her son made her feel so happy.
Sometimes when we thought all hope are gone, but what await us is happiness and joy.
Solidarity saves Jabez from death. The homecoming is a huge reason to celebrate. You've touched a very sensitive subject, @dwixer.
Thank you so much for writing this celebratory story for @theinkwell's promrt, @dwixer. You make us identify with the characters.
Thanks for the comments on the stories of fellow writers.
A reunion like that would definitely be a great reason for a celebratory feast! My heart goes out to mothers whose sons and daughters go off to battle. And especially to those famlies whose soldiers never return.
This is a wonderful story, @dwixer. I missed it when you first wrote it. Times are busy at my house :))
This is not just heartwarming, it is also believable. Well done.