For those of you wondering, I will finish the story of Liam’s birth and hospital stay soon. But these writing prompts are so much fun! Today’s prompt:

Describe 3 Legitimate Fears

I wonder what an illegitimate fear would be? No matter. Back to the prompt.

Fear #1: Heights

I don’t fear heights if I’m enclosed–if I am in a tall building or something. But if I feel at all exposed, the fear definitely strikes. So, really big ferris wheels, ski lifts, and the tall scaffolding I had to climb at an outdoor theater in Tahiti to get to my light booth to operate the spot light during a ballroom dance concert all terrify me. Wait, you haven’t heard that last story before? I’ll have to tell it to you sometime.

Fear #2: The death of one of my children.

What mother doesn’t fear this? News stories, the tragedies that have hit friends and loved ones, and just the risks associated with everyday life all add to my worry. These little ones are just so very precious.

Fear #3: Birds

Ironic, isn’t it? I mean with my name and all. I’ve had a fear of birds as long as I can remember. I mean, I can appreciate a bird in flight high up in the sky and I even enjoy the bird show at our local zoo. But I get very uncomfortable if I am near a bird or if there’s one in the room. A bird in flight around a room? Even worse. I don’t know, something about them just sets me on edge. Like they could fly into me at any minute, or peck me, or something. So, sorry, Bryce. That African Gray parrot you’ve always wanted? Not gonna happen.