72 thoughts on “Return of the Prodigal”

1. FineTest March 6, 2019 at 12:49 pm

   Ha ha. cute.

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorMarch 6, 2019 at 12:50 pm

      Thanks :)

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2. notestowomen January 24, 2019 at 8:10 pm

   Wonderful story, Trent. That brother is blessed to have such an incredible little sister. She has the right idea. He’s returning home. That’s reason to celebrate!

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 24, 2019 at 9:09 pm

      A great reason to celebrate! Let’s hope he realizes how lucky he is to have such a sister.

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3. Sascha Darlington January 15, 2019 at 4:13 pm

   Wonderful story, Trent. Love the fact that the little sister shows love!

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 15, 2019 at 8:56 pm

      Thanks! yes, she sees no reason what-so-ever not to love her big brother unconditionally :)

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4. michaelwynnauthor January 15, 2019 at 10:07 am

   Lovely sister looking out for her brother. Hope it stays that way

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 15, 2019 at 12:54 pm

      Hopefully it does. Thanks for reading.

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5. Fatima Fakier January 14, 2019 at 1:27 am

   Such a sweet sister. Such innocence. Hopefully he is the type of brother to appreciate and honour that love. Love the party-in-a-jar idea.

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 14, 2019 at 7:55 am

      Sometimes I have to let my sentimental side out :) Thanks.

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6. Anshu Bhojnagarwala January 13, 2019 at 3:37 am

   Innocence of a child.. But I am more interested in the return of the prodigal ans the back story 😊

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 13, 2019 at 8:40 am

      Maybe this weeks FF we can find out about the prodigal – I’m sure he has an interesting story to tell!

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7. gahlearner January 12, 2019 at 1:25 pm

   Em is such a sweet girl and Jerry is a lucky brother. I bet his little sister will protect him like a lioness in the future. A lovely, heart-warming tale.

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 12, 2019 at 2:28 pm

      I hope Jerry does realize how lucky he is to have a sister like that. Thanks.

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8. granonine January 12, 2019 at 11:31 am

   Ah, the wisdom of a little child. Love this story.

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 12, 2019 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks!

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9. Margaret January 11, 2019 at 5:53 pm

   Lucky Jerry to have such a sister. Really nice story – clever.

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   1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 11, 2019 at 6:44 pm

      Jerry is lucky. Thanks!

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10. Inside the Mind of Isadora January 11, 2019 at 5:03 pm

    Touching the way the sister changed it all around.
    A nice read, Trent. I like where you took the prompt.
    Isadora 😎

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 11, 2019 at 6:43 pm

       Thanks, Isadora. :)

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11. lisarey1990 January 11, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    Very sweet! Nice job.

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 11, 2019 at 6:42 pm

       Thanks!

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12. Priya January 11, 2019 at 3:09 am

    A party in a jar sounds lovely. Enjoyed your take, Trent.

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 11, 2019 at 7:46 am

       I’m sure Jerry will be thrill his little sister thought of it. Thanks.

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13. StuHN January 10, 2019 at 11:40 pm

    Do they sell Party-In-A-Jar in a twelve pack? Asking for a friend

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 11, 2019 at 7:45 am

       Yes, the celebrated Party in a Jar can be yours for a low price of 9.95 (plus$200 shipping)! Order today. If you order in the next five minutes we will send you two Parties in a Jar for the price of one! And wait, we are going insane because if you order two right now, for just 18.90, we will send you a six pack! (Shipping, $200 per PiaJ not included) ;)

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14. Dale January 10, 2019 at 10:25 pm

    Now Em has the right idea! It’s all in how you choose to see things… sweet (you softie, you!)

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 11, 2019 at 7:41 am

       Yes, I can be a softie :) Em does have the right idea – the return should be a celebration.

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       1. Dale January 11, 2019 at 10:36 am

          That’s a good thing, Trent :)

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          1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 11, 2019 at 1:57 pm

             Thanks, Dale :)

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15. theministryofshrawleywalks January 10, 2019 at 3:50 pm

    A party in a jar is an amazing idea! Brilliant stuff

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 10, 2019 at 4:28 pm

       After reading all of these comments I’m beginning to think I need to copyright or trademark the idea ;) Thanks!

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       1. theministryofshrawleywalks January 10, 2019 at 5:16 pm

          Already done it! Want to buy the copyright?!!😉

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          1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 10, 2019 at 6:49 pm

             lol, maybe not since I am the world’s absolute worst marketer ;)

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             1. theministryofshrawleywalks January 10, 2019 at 6:55 pm

                Me too. Lets form the worlds shortest lived worst marketing company!

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                1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 10, 2019 at 8:15 pm

                   Sounds good to me. We can call it PiG for Party in (a) Gyar (pronounced “jar”). See, I already made a totally awful marketing decision!

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16. Brenda's Thoughts January 10, 2019 at 1:04 pm

    A very sweet story! I love Em’s idea, The best ones come from children. =)

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 10, 2019 at 1:44 pm

       Thanks! yes, the best ones do come from children – I often try to channel my inner child to get creative ideas for stories :)

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17. Mrs Marian Green January 10, 2019 at 9:57 am

    Simple- yet says it all. Well done…

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 10, 2019 at 11:12 am

       Thanks, I’m glad that you enjoyed it.

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18. Clare Hempstead January 10, 2019 at 8:52 am

    Delightful! I love Em’s logic. If you can have a tempest in a teapot, why not a party in a jar?

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 10, 2019 at 11:11 am

       Thanks! I think a party in a jar makes perfect sense :)

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19. Frankie Perussault January 10, 2019 at 7:03 am

    Very nice and heart warming. (I have to post with my facebook identity as wordpress won’t let me comment with my blogspot one)

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 10, 2019 at 8:25 am

       Thanks Frankie. I read your story about the Baron and sons and daughter, but, like you here, I wasn’t able to comment on it.

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20. Abhijit Ray January 10, 2019 at 4:47 am

    Little children are always right, most of the time anyways, because they decide from their heart and not their brain.

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 10, 2019 at 8:23 am

       Yes, that’s often true, and is totally true in this story.

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21. draliman January 10, 2019 at 2:53 am

    Ha, I like “party in a jar”, I hope it catches on! At least somebody is looking forward to his return.

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 10, 2019 at 8:22 am

       Em and Jerry’s Original Party in a Jar – the siblings are now millionaires ;) She doesn’t care what he did, she just wants to see her brother.

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22. aFrankAngle January 9, 2019 at 9:44 pm

    That tempest made me smile.

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 10, 2019 at 8:14 am

       Thanks, Frank.

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23. Marilyn Armstrong January 9, 2019 at 9:40 pm

    Party in a jar could become a thing. I like it. It’s got class.

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 10, 2019 at 8:14 am

       I’m sure someone good at marketing could do well with it, I would just ask for a small percentage for coming up with the idea ;)

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24. rochellewisoff January 9, 2019 at 4:32 pm

    Dear Trent,

    Uniquely sweet story. I really enjoyed this.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 9, 2019 at 6:34 pm

       Thanks, Rochelle.

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25. Alice Audrey January 9, 2019 at 4:28 pm

    A party in a jar is a really nice affirmation for her and her brother. Forget the teapot.

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 9, 2019 at 6:34 pm

       She obviously missed him and doesn’t care what the grownups think, she wants to see her brother.

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26. pensitivity101 January 9, 2019 at 4:13 pm

    Oh I loved this!

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 9, 2019 at 6:32 pm

       Thanks!

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27. D. Wallace Peach January 9, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    Little kids are so cute, forgiving, and creative. Lovely story, Trent. :-)

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 9, 2019 at 6:32 pm

       They are,and, as I’m sure you’ve seen, they’re always a great source of inspiration. Thanks :)

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28. Anneberly January 9, 2019 at 10:37 am

    That is such a cute story. You really brought out the innocence of that little girl. I am always intrigued by a child’s honesty and innocence.

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 9, 2019 at 12:22 pm

       Thanks. She obviously wants to see her big brother again, no matter how much trouble he has gotten himself into.

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       1. Anneberly January 9, 2019 at 12:27 pm

          Regardless of what he’s done. She still sees him as her big brother hero, and wants him to know how important he is to her. :)

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          1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 9, 2019 at 1:02 pm

             Exactly. :)

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29. neilmacdon January 9, 2019 at 10:28 am

    Cute

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 9, 2019 at 11:25 am

       Thanks

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30. Susan A Eames January 9, 2019 at 9:40 am

    A party in a jar – how lovely!

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 9, 2019 at 11:25 am

       Thanks!

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31. ceayr January 9, 2019 at 9:38 am

    You big softie, Trent!
    Cool story.

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 9, 2019 at 10:15 am

       Yes I am, though I do occasionally go with the typical FF flow and kill a few characters in those 100 words ;) Thanks.

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32. cordeliasmom2012 January 9, 2019 at 9:31 am

    That’s adorable, Trent! I needed the chuckle this morning.

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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJanuary 9, 2019 at 10:14 am

       Thanks, glad you got a smile from it :)

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