Tonight he had been invited to his mates for a drink, he couldn't afford the bus fare, so he decided that he would walk. He had a six-pack in the garage; that is how he would contribute to the night.
He thought if he walked through the woods, it would be shorter, even though it was getting dark. He had his phone for light, if he needed it.
As he walked along the path, which was bathed in some kind of firefly light, he noticed that it was marked by stones, and then he caught one with his foot and tripped, hitting the ground.
He picked himself up, dusted himself down and noticed that under the stone (well, where it had been) there was a gold coin; he looked close, and it was a sovereign; if it was real, that was worth three or four hundred pounds. That would more than pay his rent for this month.
He then checked another stone, picked it up, and there was another gold sovereign. Who had left these? Was it faeries or someone?
He checked every stone on the path, and everyone had a gold coin. In his pocket, he now had enough money to buy himself a flat and more (once he sold them). Although there might be questions, and "The faeries left them to me" would not cut it, so he would have to find a lot of buyers, maybe sell five coins at a time.
He arrived at his mates in good spirits but said nothing of his good fortune, that would be a story for another night, after he bought himself a new apartment or house.
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Step 1: Patience is a Virtue Your loved one may be in a bad mood, driven by frustration, pain, or depression at being in their current state. This is normal, and expected. As their caregiver, it is up to you to boost their morale, which can be done with positive affirmations and/or physical gestures of love; e.g. hand holding, back rubbing, showering with praise. Note: keep in mind that too much praise can be detrimental. The path to healing has no participation awards, and there are times when a firm yet gentle hand is needed. These occasions may coincide with doling out medication, feeding, and attempts to foster independence. If you have the luxury of being in a hospital/institutional setting, extending patience to the facility's staff is a must. They cannot be everywhere at once, and there are other patients on their rotation besides your loved one. In rare cases where staff members seem especially inattentive, it is considered polite to refrain from wringing necks and spouting verbal abuse. The general rule of thumb is the kinder you treat the staff, the friendlier and more helpful they will be to your loved one in return. This is harder to achieve for many people in a caregiver role, but over time the self-inflicted wounds from chewing one's own tongue to hamburger will heal given sufficient time. Your patience and nerve will be tested at all times. It is of vital import that you remain calm, supportive, and flexible, so that you can cater to whatever needs your loved one may have. Additional restraint may be required if your patience is repeatedly taxed, and not met with the appreciation you feel is deserved. Overall, however, the bulk of your patience will usually be rewarded.
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Ummm, where can I find these faeries??
Who is this lucky Pete? i would love to find his trail!
Even if tale, it felt hopeful in these rough times.