Author: michael crawley

TWELVE PROMISES

Patrick Sutherland was about to do something he had never done before. Something he never thought was possible. Something he had only dreamed of. On a chilly November evening, at the age of thirty-one, he was going on a date. At least he thought it was a date–or rather, he was hoping it was a … Continue reading TWELVE PROMISES

A MAN OF COURAGE

We never know when we will experience a moment that has a profound impact on our lives, but for Jack Sayers, that moment occurred in the most ordinary of places: a crowded restaurant at lunchtime. Even though his veterinarian practice was just a few blocks away, Jack had never been to this particular eating establishment … Continue reading A MAN OF COURAGE

FADING AWAY

Jim Haley pushed the doorbell for the third time and guessed correctly that his sister was not wearing her hearing aids. He waited for a couple of seconds and then rapped forcefully on the door. After a few more moments, he finally heard noise from inside. Slowly, the door was unlocked and opened slightly. Jim … Continue reading FADING AWAY

THE RAIN

It’s not an easy thing knowing you are going to die, but Kathleen knew that would soon be her fate. Her illness had progressed to the point that the final outcome was now a certainty. She had enjoyed a satisfying career as a nurse. In fact, in 1952, she was one of the first black … Continue reading THE RAIN