Ultimate Decades Challenge - Day 32 - Year 1307 - Updated Nov. 17

Oh gee, first some random townie freezes to death and then Kimberly's father dies in a blaze. Oh, how sad. Well, the good news is that Camilla is such a pretty girl, and congrats on Camilla and Maren's birthdays. They are happy children together. Love the llama, and I thought the poor thing was sick with that green photo shot. lol And Camilla knows about her powers, and now knows that she was adopted. I am glad they decided to head to the birthday party. Richard looks quite dashing in his new knight's outfit. I do hope that Kimberly finds a nice man who is willing to love her and her family.

I know, so much death. It was so random that man at the park. And he was a random townie as you can see from his very modern pants lol. But I wanted to include it, since I thought it was strange how things keep dying around Kimberly (that random fox and Grim coming inside).

I had no idea the llamas turned green if you fed them veggie treats. :D

I did update all their looks a little; I am very happy with Richard's. I need to update their house a little too, but I keep forgetting. It's just a random one I picked from the gallery, but I think Richard could probably afford some nicer furniture.

I have thought about Kimberly remarrying. But then I'd have to worry about him dying too lol. We'll see if she happens to meet anyone or not. Maybe while she's singing at the tavern.

very sad, but also joy in these updates, beautifully written <3

I admit right away, I could not do this challenge :)

Thank you. That's life I guess. Lots of joy and also some sad moments. Sometimes the other way around, but joy can always be found somewhere. <3

I don't know what I was thinking doing it, but it is a lot of fun. :D

Benjamin was buried in the churchyard where Edward and Thomas were. There was a small service for him. A lot of the townsfolk had admired his work and had come to pay their respects.
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Caitlin tried to comfort Kimberly as best as she could.

"If you need anything at all, you know where to find us."
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Richard was sad about Benjamin's passing as well. Benjamin had made several of his swords and Richard had gotten to know him quite well. He shared some stories with Kimberly, which surprisingly cheered her slightly. She was happy to know how her father's life had affected those around him. Even though he was gone, his memory, and the work he had done, would live on.
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Kimberly shared her own stories about her father. He had looked after her all by himself after her mother had passed. It hadn't always been easy, but there had been many happy moments. Her life was marked by those moments. Those times with her father, and Thomas, and even Edward in the brief time she had spent with him. And now she had Emma to pass those memories along to; she would pass them along in her songs.
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Poor Emma was having a hard time.
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Later, Kimberly sat down at her desk to write. She let her grief and her joy fuel her words and her quill as she wrote down song lyrics.
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Meanwhile, in a churchyard in Glimmerbrook...

Raven looked on at her father's grave as her stepmother grieved. Raven felt as if her world was falling apart. Her father was gone, and now it was just her and her stepmother... Her cold, unkind stepmother. Perhaps now...perhaps now she would find it in her heart to love her?
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Lady Goth watched Raven crying in the courtyard.
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The servants doted on the girl. But what about her? Didn't they realize that she was grieving too?
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What was she supposed to do with a stepdaughter? She'd never asked for a daughter. All she wanted was to be with Nathaniel...and now he was gone. Taken too early by sickness.

Well...she would get on somehow. She always did. As for that girl....
"Perhaps if I teach her some magic she will be of some use to me..."
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Sweet, sad update, I really wish more joy to come in their lives.

oww, poor Raven.

I hope your family visit is7was pleasant :)

Another funeral, so sad, but it is nice to know that Kimberly will write songs to keep all her loved ones in her heart and pass them along to Emma in her songs. Little Emma, although sad, looks adorable in that little outfit.

And another passing in Glimmerbrook. Looks like little Raven's father has passed, and left her in the care of Lady Goth. And she is wondering what to do with Raven, and thinks that perhaps if she teaches her some magic, she will be of some use to her. Ugh!

Yes, I hope more joy will be in their future. I have a feeling there will always be a little bit of both joy and sadness with this challenge, but I will do my best to add as much joy as possible.

I've been away from the forums for a while, but I'm caught up now.

I'm glad Emma got to see Kimberly and Thomas' spot! "Is daddy coming home?" :'(

All of these deaths happening! The man at the park, Benjamin, Thomas, Hank! I am beginning to wonder if death really is following Kimberly.

Glad Theodore got a new blanket! That green color though lol :)

I'm glad that Camilla got to visit her aunt and cousins, but I worry for her with Lady Goth's huntsman wondering around.

I wonder what will happen with Raven? I can't wait to see!

As for the mix of sadness and joy in this story, I suppose it's just the type of challenge it is, and especially during these times. I look forward to reading it either way, but I do hope the family can have some happiness for a while.