Image from Cryanny The dining room was a special place Where families met and conversed About their lives and dreams and hopes And sometimes discussed any hurts. Around the table they sat and felt Joy just being in each other's presence. Poppa asked each child about school, Because learning held such reverence. Those traditions are... Continue Reading →
Joshua sat by the riverside, Feeling alone without a friend. Then along came a turtle so large, Blown in by the force of the wind. It wasn't by mere happenstance That this strange event occurred. Joshua had cried out his sorrows To the sea, hoping to be heard. The turtle seemed aloof, Uninterested in getting... Continue Reading →
As the three superheroes stood on the shelf, each contemplated which super power that humans have they wish they could acquire. The first one said, "I would like to be capable of building people up, encouraging them, rather than always being the one destroying things." The second stated, "To me, being able to love people,... Continue Reading →
See all the pretty little letters, waiting to be formed into words. Those words can praise or criticize, according to how they are unfurled. The tormentor creates the words that cause pain and take away joy. But the one who seeks to encourage forms words that do not destroy. Words like "You are priceless" are... Continue Reading →
Sally was walking through the park with Daniel, feeling safe and secure out in the open spaces of the park. But as they approached the darkness of the canopy of trees above them, she hesitated, and Daniel gave her a confused look. He asked, "What's wrong? You are perfectly safe with me." But, still she... Continue Reading →
Jonathan and Mary hugged as they reached the top of the mountain. It had been a hard climb, but they had made it, each encouraging the other when one or both became tired or disillusioned of ever succeeding. As he looked out over the valley below, he realized that their new marriage would be the... Continue Reading →
With my ears near her beating heart, And her calloused hands holding me close, I knew that I was always safe in her arms, No matter what trials and troubles arose. She chastised me justly when I was wrong, But never to hurt me or to put me down. It was her way of ensuring... Continue Reading →
I feel such remorse. I had planned on yesterday to visit my old partner in crime, Jessica, and take her a new plant. But, I waited until today, and to my utter frustration, it started snowing. I called and told her that I would come when the snow cleared. She said that she realized that... Continue Reading →
The Great Elf Bicycle Run was off to a great start. People of all ages were on their bikes, just having fun, laughing and acting silly, as there was no competition. Young Alice was so glad that she was finally old enough to ride with the others in her family. Dressed in the red hat... Continue Reading →
