February 28: Flash Fiction Challenge – Backup Plan
February 28, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story using the term backup. You can back up or have a backup, just go where the prompt leads!
Backup Plan
“The storm will hit Maui tomorrow, honey.”
“We’re flying back to Los Angeles tomorrow and pick up our niece from LAX in the evening.”
“We need a backup plan. Call a friend to pick her up?”
“Who? LAX is a mess.”
“Can she take a taxi?”
“She has no key to our house.”
“Can she reschedule her visit?”
“She’s going to a wedding in San Diego on Saturday. We’re taking her.”
“Oh, boy.”
“She got tomorrow off from work… Check the weather report…”
“Phew! The storm died down before hitting Honolulu.”
“Oh, mine. The Almighty has a backup plan.”
The Showers of Blessings 
So hopeful and good! I love how God takes the heroic position here. Very nice.
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Yes, my head was spinning trying to come up with a backup plan, then stopped and just prayed very hard.
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Yay! Prayer is so good.
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Yes, it’s the only way!!
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This is really good!
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Thank you, Susan for reading and comment. Much appreciated!
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Great use of dialog to carry out the backup planning session, Miriam. And a funny twist at the end!
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Thank you, Charli.
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Very good
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Thank you so much!
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Love it Miriam! Very cool indeed! ❤
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Thank you Carol for reading. Hope it’s a better day for you! ❤
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Great prompt Miriam . Some of us have to play life by ear. Have an awesome week!
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Exactly, and go with the flow. Have a wonderful week!
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You as well Miriam!
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Thank you so much. Have a wonderful week!!
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💕You’re welcome Miriam!!
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My pleasure. ❤
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What a great response, Miriam. It’s always good to get a reprieve from the weather.
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Yes, Norah. My head was spinning to find a solution at the time but couldn’t do anything, so I just prayed for the weather.
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🙂 You did well.
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Thank you. 🙂
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