She used to go to the old, abandoned church seeking peace and quiet. The atmosphere there was soothing for her nerves. There was never anyone else there and she appreciated the silence.
Her visits were mostly at the end of the day when the setting sun’s slanting rays hit the stained glass windows creating wonderful patterns on the faded, damaged walls. She would create stories in her mind when she looked at those figures in the glass.
One day she started writing down these stories and very soon she had a collection of them. As her job was in a publishing house, she convinced an editor to look at them. It was a pleasant surprise for her when the editor offered to get her book published. She call it “ The windows of the past”

For the visually challenged writer, the photo is of an old, abandoned church. The plaster is peeling from the walls and the ceiling and there is debris on the floor, but the five beautiful, arched stained glass window are intact.
Written for FFFC # 161, hosted by Fandango
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Wonderful, Sadje. Great story.💕
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Thanks a lot Grace.
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My pleasure .💕
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Wow! The perfect story for a wonderful picture!
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Thanks a lot Ribana
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That’s an apt tittle!
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Thanks Shruthi
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good ❤️❤️
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Thanks Jim
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Great story Sadje. The creative mind finds wealth in moments of rest and calm (I think). Love the happy ending with the works being published.
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Thanks a lot Suzette. I like happy endings. There’s already too much sadness in the world.
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Agreed.
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💕😍
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(Bouquets)
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🙏🏼
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How wonderful! Good for her. 👍🏼
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Thanks Punam
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My pleasure.
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💕🙏🏼
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What a nice, uplifting story, Sadje. Thanks for joining in.
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Thanks a lot Fandango. My pleasure
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I bet those stained glass windows have some stories to tell.
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Yes, they do. Specially in churches. Thanks
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Wonderful tale Sadje 🙂
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Many thanks Deb.
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Great story, and I love the picture.
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Thanks Zelda! It’s an inspiring image.
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It truly IS!!
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💕
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Great job Sadje!
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Thanks Leigha
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You’re welcome.
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💚💖
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lovely story and creativity Sadje! 💖🌻🙏
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Thanks a lot Cindy.
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You’re so welcome!! 🌻
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Knowing the right folks can make a difference 😉
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Haha! Very true.
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Gorgeous story, Sadje. Loved this one.
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I’m glad you liked it.
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I loved it, my dear friend. 😍
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💕
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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A touching story, perfect for the photo. ❤
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Thanks Joy.
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You are welcome!
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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