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Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
FIRE AND ICE
“Corrie, we don’t have time to cry.” Her father’s eyes blazed. “Give thanks for our lives and pray for those who did this.”
Flames engulfed the only home the fifteen-year-old had ever known. How could she pray for evil people who hated them for the color of their skin?
Hours before they had enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner accompanied by laughter and music.
Heart racing, she made a vow never to allow the ugliness to remain in the shadows.
Twenty-six years later, Coretta Scott King refused to bathe in her grief, saying, “Hate injures the hater more than it injures the hated.”
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
An inspiring attitude, but so difficult to achieve
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Indeed.
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A lovely tribute to Coretta Scott King, Rochelle. Thanks for the pictures and link to the additional interesting information. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Dear Suzanne,
She was an admirable woman who faced the unthinkable with grace. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Harrowing tale, m’lady, and I guess we’re still waiting for the happy ending…
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Dear CE,
True story. We long for the happy ending, don’t we? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A difficult philosophy to swallow, yet she must be highly commended for being able to say it. Wonderful lady, and great tribute.
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Dear Trent,
I wonder if I would’ve been so gracious and forgiving. She was amazing. Thank you for your affirming words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It is certainly a special kind of person who can rise above the hatred, especially after all she had been through. Inspiring.
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Dear Iain,
She was certainly made of sterner stuff than most and the gentle voice of love and reason. Thank you for your affirming comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Not for nothing did she end up with Dr. Martin Luther King… Wonderful early portrait of this strong and loving woman.
Shalom and lotsa love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
Being his wife would take a strong woman who knew who she was and Coretta certainly fit the bill. Thank you for coming along for the ride, my friend.
Shalom and lotsa strong hugs,
Rochelle
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That is without a doubt. No wallflower would have survived… I always love your rides…
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What an inspirational character – hardly surprising that 4 living presidents attended her funeral.Thanks for your story and the link Rochelle.
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Dear Keith,
She most definitely was a person to admire…and I did and still do. Thank you for your affirming comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Wonderful story, Rochelle. She was a hero.
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Dear Josh,
She was certainly one of my heroes. She faced life and grief with so much courage and grace. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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The awareness of that truth has kept marginalized people alive for a long time. I admire Mrs. King’s courage and commend anyone who can walk that walk. Great person to highlight this week, Rochelle.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Dear Lisa,
She was courageous and elegant at the same time. I admire her as well. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, you are most welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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P.S. What is your email address to send photos to?
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runtshell@gmail.com 😀
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Will see what I can find for you 🙂
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Inspiring words and sentiments. Nicely constructed, too, Rochelle.
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Thank you so much, Penny. You’ve made me smile. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Bathing in grief isn’t good for anyone, but I doubt I’d have the moral strength to forgive.
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Dear Liz,
There are those amazing individuals who are able to forgive. I’m not sure I could be one of them either.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Very difficult for ordinary mortals to abide by. Guess, that makes some greater mortals, Very good story, Rochelle.
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Dear Neel,
Much has bee written and said about the Kings. I tend to believe it all to have been true. They were great mortals. 😉 Thank you for your kind words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What inspirational words to live by. And she did. Thank you for your story.
I wanted to follow your blog, but I can’t find the follow option on your page. Can you help, please?
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Dear Jenne,
She definitely walked the walk, didn’t she? Thank you for your affirming words on my story. As for following, if you scroll to the bottom of the page there should be a small white box on the right that says “follow.”
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Found the Follow button. Thank you, Rochelle!
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Querida Rochelle,
Look at me here on Wednesday. Kudos to me … YAY!!!
Actually, I’m having intense dental work. Being in bed, gives me more time. LOL
C. King was such a strong woman. Her quiet spirit spoke loudly. Nice documentation of her contributions that may have been overlooked.
You captured MLK warm smile in the portrait. Such a handsome man and couple.
Abrazos y Carino,
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎 😍
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Querida Isadora,
Lo siento over your intense dental work. Oy. No fun. Gracias para tus palabras amables. They were a handsome couple. So young when the tragedy struck. It makes me so sad when I think about it.
Hope you’re feeling better soon.
Shalom y cariño,
Rochelle
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Querida Rochelle,
We need humor in our lives to keep life’s changing challenges in perspective. Maybe, a comedy-side of a pic for your awesome sense of humor to shine is in order.
Abrazos y besitos,
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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Forgiveness is possibly one of the pinnacles of human achievement; resentment one of the greatest causes of despair. You’ve found yet another inspiring story to shed light on for us Rochelle. Thank you.
I have photos you might like – where should I send them?
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Dear Jen,
I’m so pleased you liked my story. It amazes me that she was truly able to forgive after suffering so much. Thank you.
You can send photos to runtshell@gmail.com
Shalom,
Rochelle
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As always, poignant and important and relevant! Thank you!
Na’ama
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Na’ama Y’karah,
Thank you for such a wonderful comment. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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xx 🙂
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Fabulous history lesson and story – and so true.
Shalom,
Ronda
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Dear Ronda,
May we learn from history. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a woman, what a story, I listened to your reading today, what a natural voice for story telling you have. Great Stuff
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Dear Shrawley,
Double thanks re my story and reading. 😀 You made me blush and smile.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It’s fine to blush, and great to smile so 2 points to the good id say!
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Dear Rochelle,
What a fitting tribute to a remarkable woman. It’s true what she said about hate. Hate is like poison. Love is its only antidote although it’s hard to love those who hate you.
Shalom,
Adele
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Dear Adele,
She was a woman who lived what she preached. Wow could one not admire her? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dr. King would be heartbroken to see what is happening in this country today. Hatred has become a badge of honor for some.
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Dear Linda,
Sad but true I fear. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What remarkable couple they were. And to follow your principles no matter what the cost is something only the strongest individuals can do.
Dr King himself was inspired by the non-violent movement of Mahatma Gandhi.
In his words ” Non-violent resistance does call for love, but it is not a sentimental love. It is a very stern love that would organize itself into collective action to right a wrong by taking on itself suffering. “
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Dear Subroto,
Good words to live by. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A very inspirational family. I only wish what they fought against had been stamped out completely by now. Maybe one day.
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Amen to that, Ali. Thank you for reading.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh! What a fantastic thing to (last line). The Kings were strong and smart. Thank you for the reminder.
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Dear Lish,
Thank you for your affirming comments, my friend.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
She overcame so much adversity in her life. A worthy inspiration for all generations! So wonderful to read this tribute to her.
Shalom,
Dora
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Dear Dora,
She did have much to overcome. I’m an admirer for sure. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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one of the trailblazers that i’d forever be grateful.
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Indeed, Plaridel. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A sad story showing how to overcome a difficult situation. Hate is like a virus it is contagious enough to spread like fire. It also takes generations to dissipate and disperse the flames.
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Dear James,
Hate is like a virus. Would that it were so easy to stamp out. Thank you for your affirming comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you for highlighting a woman that should me more talked about. Remembered as much for her work as her husband.
I have a bunch of photos that I would gladly share. No pets or statues. Mostly details in nature that catch my eye as an interesting photo. The moon, clouds, twisted trees, moss and leaves. Snow making things look like something else.
Let me know if that would interest you.
Hope you have a good weekend.
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Dear RC,
I agree. She had an elegant, quiet strength. Thank you.
You can send photos to runtshell@gmail.com
Thanks again! 😁
Shalom,
Rochelle
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So horribly sad that her home was burned in the name of hatred. I admire her vow to never let the ugliness remain in the shadows, but bring it to light. A beautiful story inside and out, and a moving and inspiring story as always, Rochelle. Thank you for that!
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Dear Brenda,
The chilling thing is that back in those days, the perpetrators would get away with murder…all in the name of racial purity. I can’t even imagine what it must’ve been like to have been a black person in the south…or anywhere in America for that matter. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What an incredible woman. So much heartache.
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She was indeed, Laurie. Soft-spoken, elegant with a backbone of iron.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love this story… a much needed reminder in these days. We adopted a kitty yesterday…she’s black. We were told by the people that we needed to be careful and watch her closely…never let her out unattended, and to be especially guarded around October… all because of the color of her fur. It might not be a human… but the prejudice and hatred is the same. I didn’t even think about her color… she was just “the” one out of the many that called to me. So, I’m late this week in my writing… hope you enjoy the story…
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Dear Bear,
We do need a reminder, don’t we? I can’t believe people are stupid enough to believe there’s anything sinister about a black cat. Superstition and ignorance. Glad you’ve given her a good home.
Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great attitude and you have to be some strong person to live by it. Poignant piece, Rochelle
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Dear Michael,
There’s no question re her strength and character. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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