My favorite photo is Mac and his Dad, reading “Charlotte’s Web”. Pete used this photo to write an endearing story of love, spiders, reading aloud… and a teacher named Jennie. Thank you, Pete.
This is a short story, in 940 words.
It was prompted by the above photo, sent to me by Jennie Fitzkee.
https://jenniefitzkee.com/
It wasn’t Scott’s fault, but he couldn’t be home much when Taylor was little. First it was Afghanistan, then a posting to Africa. He hardly saw his son grow from the little baby he left behind, and the home leave was too short for them to bond properly. Sometimes, Scott had to fight back the tears. There were other times too. Times when he thought about leaving the army, and finding a job close to home.
Leigh was his rock though. A wonderful wife, and a fantastic mother. She talked him out of quitting the army that she knew he loved, and promised him everything would be alright. “It’ll be okay, honey. I will explain things to Taylor. He’s growing fast now, and he will understand soon. Then…
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A Teacher's Reflections 
Just to let you know, this was my most popular post so far this week!
Thanks again, Jennie. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
Wow! Thank you for letting me know. Best to you, Pete.
The best photo and story so far!! What a team the two of you make.
Thank you, Darlene! 😀
I love this. ❤
Thank you so much, Jane. I loved Pete’s story, too. 🙂
It brought a huge smile to my face when I saw this on Pete’s blog yesterday. This story fits you perfectly, Jennie, because I know you would be just like this father and help a child not only overcome his/her fears but to find a way to make spiders interesting instead of something to be feared.
I think Pete knows me well. What a wonderful story! I was so touched, and I would definitely be like the Dad. Thank you, Pete. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Amazing, terrific, fantastic, awesome… Shared from Pete’s blog on Twitter and Facebook and from Jennie’s blog on Pinterest (Reading with kids is Fundamental). THANKS! ❤
Many thanks, Bette! I shared your FB post. So glad you liked Pete’s wonderful story. ❤️
I love the photo so very much and Pete’s story moved me to tears. As the daughter and then wife of Army soldiers, I can so very much relate. Thank you Jennie for being you and sharing this.
This was a story that pulled in all the parts that moved me deeply- reading aloud, children, military, and family. My husband cried big tears when he read it. One of Pete’s best, I think. Best to you, Marlene.
Thank you both for the excellent story. I cried my way through it. You are both great!!!
I cried, too! Charli and Bobo, what a story! Thank you, Anne.
Thank you for mentioning Pete’s great storytelling. Love his fiction stories too. Michael
Me, too. His serials are terrific.