They were devoted to each other and their love remained strong all the years they were together. They were an example to us all, especially when things go wrong in life.
Especially since Elenora and Frederic Hill had themselves a
difficult life together. She was often ill and in and out of hospital,
he lost his job because he looked after his beloved wife and his
employer could no longer tolerate his many absences.
They struggled through the years. They loved dancing and often went to
the local dance hall on Saturday evenings, when they could afford it.
They were poor but dancing was their only joy, and I believe it was that which kept them together. Although as Elenora got more poorly they did not
dance as often.
One day, some friends went to visit them but no one answered the door.
Fortunately one of them had a key in case of emergency, so they let
themselves in.
Tragically, they found Elenora and Frederic Hill sitting on the sofa
motionless. They could not wake them up. They checked for a pulse ...
there was none. They shook them; no response.
They phoned for an ambulance.
Someone noticed the record player was on. The needle had reached the end of the song but the record kept going round and round. Maybe they were listening to their favourite dance music before ... ... ...
Elenora and Frederic Hill had danced their last dance together.
Out of curiosity someone picked up the gramophone handle and placed the needle at the beginning of the record again.
The sound of their favourite music blared loudly once again.
How sad ... everyone stood there their eyes welling with tears.
But then, Elenora Hill flickered her eyelids ... so did Frederic Hill. They
opened their eyes slowly and saw their friends gathered there around
them.
Everyone was amazed ... and said ... "The Hills are alive with the sound of music!"
*******
ADDITIONAL NOTE: Elenora and Frederic Hill live next door to Margaret and James Ball. One
day a car crashed against a tree in the garden adjoining both
properties. Fortunately for the driver he was pulled out of the car by
the Hills.
...Victor, a nice way to start my day, thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to know the power of the sound of music.
DeleteGod bless, Tom.
Oh my Victor: I needed a good laugh you hit the spot with this post, you are amazing.
ReplyDeleteGods Blessing to you.
Catherine
I'm really so pleased this one made you laugh Catherine. Laughter is good for us.
DeleteGod bless always.
Lemme tell you man, I ain't taking you serious no more today, you sucked me into that one. But we did smile. Love from the Great Lakes area of the USA!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to laugh, Jack; and I'm glad you enjoyed this offering. Have a great holiday in the Great Lakes.
DeleteGod bless always you and Sherry.
"The hills are alive ..."
ReplyDeleteThis is better than Sleeping Beauty!
Your comment has just arrived, Mevely, at 12:34 pm on Sunday the 5th. I'm told it's a long cable linking our computers from where you are to here. (See my comment below).
DeleteGod bless.
Happy weekend wishes Victor.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you Jan. God bless always.
DeleteI sure did need these laughs today, Victor. Please continue to pray for Danny as he had to go back to the hospital to make sure he isn't at risk for a stroke in any other part of his body; his eye doctor found the evidence that this affected the why he couldn't see clearly at the bottom of the right eye. He is in good care with his doctors and we hope he can be home by Tueday.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and many thanks!
I'll continue to pray for Danny and for you, Martha. I'm sure God is with you both at this difficult time.
DeleteGod bless you and your family.
Heeheehee! You come up with some funny stuff, sir.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I made you laugh, Mimi.
DeleteGod bless always.
I suspect Blogger 'ate' my comment again. Perhaps it was my reference to Sleeping Beauty?
ReplyDeleteI'm told that if someone accidentally stands on a cable the comments get stuck there and don't come through. I'll check the cables at my end, Mevely.
DeleteGod bless.