Cookies and Christ
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The Fight
Everything I was feeling seemed wrong…like I was broken… I had read books and magazine articles and gone to all of my prenatal appointments. Nevertheless, I was completely ill-prepared for the inevitable. His beautiful blue eyes stared back at me as I tried through tears… Continue Reading “The Fight”
Patience In My Obstinance
The wintery weather of 1991 was rough in the mountain valley town we lived in. Perhaps it was a typical winter as per the almanac… perhaps it was only seemingly especially rough because our car had a hitch in it’s ‘giddy-up’. Every morning, mid-day… Continue Reading “Patience In My Obstinance”
Working Hands
The morning of my August wedding found me in an unfamiliar place, however, surrounded by my family.We were staying with a distant relative near Washington DC.I didn’t have enough money for hair nor makeup appointments but I was blessed with a sister who was… Continue Reading “Working Hands”
A Birthday Without Cake
I was leaving Chicago on my 18th birthday. The sun seemed to rise unusually slowly. I’d been waiting for it to light the sky and my surroundings all night.As the sun crested over the flat Midwest landscape I finally felt like I could rest. I… Continue Reading “A Birthday Without Cake”
Friday Night’s Campout
My senior year of high school began with multiple goals and a change in outlook. I had decided to make better decisions regarding what I did with my free time and the places I frequented. I was blessed to be welcomed into a group… Continue Reading “Friday Night’s Campout”
Twig Like Arms
Volleyball season my senior year was met with much anticipation. Most of us were returning starters with goals of progressing extensively through post-season play. My teammate and fellow setter and I were named co-captains. We were excited to pick up where we left off… Continue Reading “Twig Like Arms”
Instantaneously and Dramatically Silenced in Disbelief…
The words hit me and I was instantaneously and dramatically silenced in disbelief. Our family was moving nearly 1000 miles away from the small Iowa farming town that had been home for over ten years. My dad had accepted a job offer and the news… Continue Reading “Instantaneously and Dramatically Silenced in Disbelief…”
From the Second-Story Roof’s Eave
In the 1970s our home had one rotary phone on Dad’s desk. We were not allowed to use it without permission. Sometimes when I had finished all my chores, I would ask Mom if I could call my best friend, Jenea, who lived next… Continue Reading “From the Second-Story Roof’s Eave”
Unfairness In Four-Square
Drops of bright red blood fell and were quickly absorbed by his shirt. He leaned forward and the next several drops hit the pavement. My classmate was dramatically outraged drawing the attention of the on-duty faculty supervisor. Moments later, I was sitting in a… Continue Reading “Unfairness In Four-Square”
Getting Noticed
One summer morning a few weeks before sixth grade was to begin, my best friend and neighbor, Jenea got a hot tip that ALL of the cute boys from our class were over at Kurt’s house for some backyard football. Jenea and I brainstormed… Continue Reading “Getting Noticed”
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