The frail elderly woman sat in her favorite chair next to the window. Shafts of sunlight streamed in as her eighty-three-year-old hands lovingly sewed her latest baby quilt. Joan had been making them for almost sixty years now, and as long as she was physically able to keep putting together the beautiful colors and patterns, … Continue reading THE HANDMADE GIFT
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A MOTHER’S LOVE
Haley Young sat nervously in her living room, not knowing what to expect. The surprising phone call on Monday afternoon had left her shocked and apprehensive – but also curious. She had been contacted, out of the blue, by a person she never thought she would hear from. And now, two days later, that person … Continue reading A MOTHER’S LOVE
AN INNOCENT VICTIM
Freshman Congresswoman Mary Louise Givens stood in the House Chambers and delivered the following speech to a gathering of her fellow Representatives and American citizens who filled the gallery. *** I am speaking to this body today because I have a responsibility to acknowledge the individual who inspired me to seek public office. So, please … Continue reading AN INNOCENT VICTIM
SELF-INFLICTED
Peter Redmond was in a good mood. He was always happy when it was his weekend to have his son stay with him. The divorce had become final eight months before, but he and Dana remained on friendly terms because they both wanted what was best for Logan. Although incompatible as a couple, their complete … Continue reading SELF-INFLICTED
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