I was beguiled by his smile. What a miraculous find. Strolling along life’s promenade, Thankfully, I am his, and he is mine. But real love isn’t magic! You have to work every day To keep the joy and peace alive By the things you do and don't say. Offer a cup of gentleness, Give much... Continue Reading →
Not every child learns who they are from a parent’s love. They stagger through life trying to find where they belong. The journey to find their value and worth is a long one, Often, the voyage starts with the words from a song. For me, hearing that the Lord had the world in his hands... Continue Reading →
Someone had been leaving fresh flowers every day on his wife’s grave, and Roger was determined to find out who and why. It wasn’t that he didn’t recognize that others had loved her, but he needed to understand what this daily homage meant. Had his wife taken a lover, and he was too busy working to... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptIf you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?View all responses It's tough enough to be at the mercy of adults, to have to answer to people who often don't know what they are doing. But to try your best and be called names is soul-defeating... Continue Reading →
It had never entered Richard’s mind that his son was not his own blood. As he watched Aiden wake from the coma, Richard felt such gratefulness that their prayers had been answered. He was still seriously shaken to discover that the child he loved dearly was not his biological son, as he had thought. His... Continue Reading →
Regina held his hand, staring at Douglas, a special sweetheart of a pirate who’d captured her heart. She’d placed a padlock there after surviving the pain of men with sugar-coated lips of deception. But he made public declarations of her value to him, playful yet serious.  Thankfully, she saw he was different. Written for the... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptIf there were a biography about you, what would the title be?View all responses If someone were to write a biography about me, they would focus on all that I have survived that seemed impossible at the time the events were occurring. Each chapter would tell a story of persistence, determination, and, above... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Steve Busch @ Unsplash Photo Credit: Alex Mesmer @ Unsplash I know there must be a place where peace abounds, Away from this planet with its hateful sights and sounds. I look up into the sky, and wonder what it's like above, Is there at least one galaxy where there is nothing but... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptIn what ways do you communicate online?View all responses I only communicate through my blog. My posts appear on WordPress, Tumblr, and LinkedIn. I like to write stories and poems, but I still stay true to the vision of the site I started over nine years ago: to use stories to encourage, motivate,... Continue Reading →
Caleb believes his jet to Spain may never leave, and his first journey abroad might be jinxed. The solution to his stress and frustration could be going home, as 76 might be too old to start traveling. But he has already allowed his fears of heights and planes to prevent him from going to France... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 