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Digging
It’s not like the old man really meant anything to him. The old guy left when he was 8 years old. His mother’s boyfriends are the ones who really raise him. But still it was his blood father lying there. He listened to the deep labored breaths. The old man knew his son was there. A nurse came in, read the chart, wrote down the heart rate and blood pressure readings. Then said “There isn’t much time left. Now is when you should make amends before it’s too late” He wasn’t sure if she was talking to him or the old man.
By Craig Degenhardt3 years ago in Families
Inherited Chaos
Twenty four hours was all it took to change my whole existence . Well technically it was eight thousand seven hundred sixty hours that lead up to this one moment of chaos .which started when I retrieved the mail and opened a little black book .something so trivial yet life changing . It changed the very DNA of who I am . I quickly became personally acquainted with the painful dawn of the meaning of thinking you know something and Knowing something without a shadow of doubt . The two are worlds of a difference apart .
By VashtiHammett 3 years ago in Families
Family Tradition.
Ever since she could remember, Marina struggled with vulnerability and openness. So much so, that merely thinking about sharing her thoughts or feelings openly, terrified her. She was great at listening, but talking? Not so much. How was it possible that something so common and that came so naturally and effortlessly to other people, could so deeply unsettle her? She always wondered.
By monse cordero3 years ago in Families
Tips and Treasure
Tips and Treasure "... I would pay off my student loans and," looking grimly into her coffee mug, "stop drinking this cheap coffee." Ms. Laire, the 9th grade English teacher, had shown the class a news article of someone who had recently won $20,000, and had explained what she would do had she won.
By Tyler D'Antonio3 years ago in Families
Little Black Book
Anna Hunter walked this block since she was born, her Mother whose name is Margret would stroll ever so slowly , with the baby carriage, as if she was putting the baby on display. Margaret was the first woman to have a baby born in marriage and she displayed her baby like a badge of honor.
By Angie Heluvsme Bell3 years ago in Families
Her Final Wish
“Hey you, she’s not doing well. You need to come in and say good-bye.” It was a hot Friday in August when Liz got the phone call from her dad. Liz hung up the phone and called her mother-in-law to come watch her baby, Logan, while she went to the hospital to say her final good-byes to her 95 year old grandmother, Joy.
By Morgan Elaine3 years ago in Families
Unexpected Kindness
Unexpected Kindness Inhale. Exhale. June Marie took in the fresh fall air sitting on her front porch. Something seemed different about today. Sipping her coffee and watching the sun rise brought a sense of contentment. The scenery filled her heart with memories and her eyes with tears as she remembered her late grandma Pearl and her sweet soft voice, ‘June Marie, life is a gift. Don’t take one day for granted. We are not promised tomorrow.’ With her grandma’s voice of wisdom and the sudden urge to venture June decided to brave the day and try something new.
By Michaela Valles3 years ago in Families
Family Tree
All he ever wanted was some damn peace and quiet – to sit alone with a box of Fuentes and a glass of Johnnie Walker. He had put in his time, working nearly 50 years to provide for his wife, son and daughter. With his children finally grown, occupied by families of their own and his wife ten years gone, he felt his selfishness was relatively justified. He was never a bad father, just terribly busy – often starting work before his children woke and returning far past their bedtimes. This left very little time to do fatherly tasks such as teaching them to ride a bike or building the tree house in the backyard he once promised.
By Sarah Lynn Hyatt3 years ago in Families
The Book of Treasures
Lucy slowly opened the email with trepidation. “Your Grandfather is very ill. Please come as soon as possible.” Those were the only words. My Grandfather sick? My sweet, sweet Pops? I just talked with him on Sunday! What in the world? What is going on?? Why not call???, she thought. She packed her bag as quickly as possible and headed to the airport hoping she would be able to buy a last-minute ticket and get there in time.
By Shanie Jones3 years ago in Families
The Brothers
“Positive!!? Oh god, how am I gonna tell Jack that I’m pregnant. There’s no way he’ll be happy” says Delilah. She patiently waits, frantically staring at the wall clock. “10 minutes until your dad gets to know your existence” she says with her hand on her stomach. Soon enough her fiancé comes home.
By Holly Underwood3 years ago in Families