extended family
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Heartbeat
The fear of living without the one we love very much is always in our heart and if someone very dear to us leaves us, then no one can understand the pain after that. But I was very sad after my first pet dog left me forever in only 15 days,Nothing seemed good, only he was remembered, then a magic happened in my life one day my elder sister brought a new pet dog for me.I loved seeing that dog, I was very happy and in happiness I named my dog as Krish. I share a lot of memories with Krrish some good, some bad, some in which I have bothered him and some such he has bothered me , but still all these memories are very close to my heart and some of these memories are very sweet, which I want to share with you all. Let's start from the first moment, Krish was only 15 or 20 days old when my sister took him home and he used to eat only rajma rice( Indian food). He was very small in size, so Krish escaped through the hole to drain the water and then after that I searched him everywhere. After a long time, I heard a barking sound from outside and you know what I found him, outside the main door of our house. Krish stood there silently as if he had not done anything. After that, I was always careful about Krish that he should not run away from the hole again. A few days after Krish came to our house, my entire family had to go to a party one night. So I had to leave Krish alone at home. When we all came back home after two hours, we saw that Krish was not at home.I searched for him everywhere, looked in every corner of the house but I could not see him anywhere and there was no chance to get out of the house because the door was closed from outside. After some time I started crying and ran to my bedroom, I completely surprised because Krish was sitting on my bed where my clothes were scattered all over. It means Krish was hiding them in the middle of the clothes from the beginning ever since we came back home from the party . It was just a few days ago that we were going to the village in our car and Krish didn't like sitting in the car at all. The journey from my house to the village which always turned out to be so good, when we took Krish, that journey turned into a very bad journey because Krish was vomiting all over the road. Then after reaching the village house, we did a lot of service to Krish, I had never received so much service as much as my family members did that day for Krish. You know why? Because my family loves Krish very much. We all know krrish is a little naughty but still i love krish very much, he is my heartbeat.
By Lucky Sharma5 years ago in Families
Besties
Honestly, life sucks, I was going to write something too personal that happened recently, but I decided not to, because it is too recent honestly, and every time I think of what happened I just want to cry and hate myself more for what happened. So, I am going to put this put this out there; you don't know what happens behind closed doors, and when someone shows no interest in talking to you or being around you then you shouldn't continue to talk to them or be around them, they have their reasons.
By Audrey DeLong5 years ago in Families
The Guardian
Jade stared at her ceiling, terrified. She clutched her teddy bear closer to her and whimpered quietly. The wind howled like a banshee outside, while the branches, like bony, cold fingers, scratched against the window. She hated visiting the cabin. Every time she looked out into the ominous woods, she could feel it watching her, waiting for her to let down her guard. She especially hated it at night, when at times it was as silent as a tomb, and other nights, like tonight, when it sounded like the dead were rising from their graves. She imagined them now, lumbering and moaning, reaching toward her.
By Sherraine Eresmas5 years ago in Families
The Grandfather Owl
I was walking down the street one autumn night. It was dark and the cool wind made the tips of my ears red. The only reason I could see anything ahead of me was because of the streetlights. The dim yellow lights were occasionally flickering. I continue to walk down the sidewalk passing every nice house wishing one of them were mine. I imagined what my life could be like. I wished I could live in a mansion with my mother. I wished I could afford to give my mother the world. But I couldn't. It’s not like we couldn’t afford luxuries such as medication or television, we just couldn't afford to live easily like the people in these houses. These types of homes could only be had if you won the lottery. Then I saw something, a big barn owl. It was watching me. It was only at that moment that I realized I had stopped walking. I cautiously started walking again. Its eyes seemed to follow me, then its head, then its entire body. My grandfather used to tell me that barn owls were a good omen, a sign of something good was going to happen. I was never the type to be superstitious, but its gaze kept following me. It felt like my grandfather was watching me. It was looking at me the way he always did. I rounded the corner and reached my home. I reach into the flowerpot and pull out the key. I pushed the now unlocked door open and announced my presence so the sudden sounds of me entering the room wouldn't frighten my mother. She came down the stairs and greeted me with a smile and told me she had a surprise. I followed her as she led the way into the attic and there it was. A cardboard box sitting among many others. The moonlight shone through the small window and right onto the box in a way that made it look like a scene from a movie. I walked up to the string hanging from the ceiling and gave it a light tug. The light flicked on and lit the room. Well, sort of. It was very dim. I open the box and inside is a bunch of old trinkets. Then I saw it. The surprise. It was a ring. Not only a ring but an entire jewelry box full of them gems jewels coins rubies. Everything you would imagine to be in a pirate's treasure chest. I took it all and cashed it the next day. It totaled $50,000 cash. The value came mostly from the coins. One of which dated back to 1812! I rushed home to tell my mother and she was so happy that she immediately started crying, I couldn't blame her. She grew up very poor in a third world country. Until her father (my grandfather) took his daughter and moved to America. My mother was nothing like her father. My grandfather was a very religious and strict man who always treated people as if they were nothing. Except for me and my mother. He was a good man at heart, but he did some terrible things in his life. He stole from people and left everything he got in the attic for us to find. One last favor from my grandfather. I turned to look out the window, and what did I see? That same little barn owl. The one from last night. It once again felt like my grandfather was watching me, it almost looked like it was smiling. That afternoon I went to work. I was a daytime security guard at an arcade. It was just me and my friend Tommy working. He wasn't the type to talk much and only interacted with people if he absolutely had to. This meant that I ended up dealing with customers the most. My manager calls over the walkie talkie and says to go to the men's restroom because there was a child refusing to leave the arcade.
By Sarah Jones5 years ago in Families
A Wonderful Pearing
A soft spring breeze blew through the trees, lifting a few leaves off of their branches as it did. The leaves slowly drifted down to the newly grown lawn as the sun kissed the tiny dew drops that lined the the blades of grass. The air was fresh and it warmed up the coolness in the atmosphere after a long stretch of cold days. Everyone was looking forward to warmer weather. Being stuck in the house for ANY reason is no fun.
By Samirra Elsaieh5 years ago in Families
BAW( Bubo And Watches)
I have read in many books that there is someone's contribution behind the success of every human being whether it is someone's mother, father or any other member of the family. But have you ever heard that one barn owl can change the whole life of a ordinary man? if no, so today i am gonna tell you a story about someone's success because of a barn owl. Let's get started then. Once upon a time there lived a man in a small town whose name was James. James had a watch shop in which there were many types of watches but no one bought his watches. But still he loved his shop very much because it was his family shop and also the last sign of his father. Apart from all this, James was very kind and bird lover. James wanted to convert his father's shop into a big showroom But due to non-sale of watches and weak financial condition, he was not able to do so. James was always thinking of increasing the sales of his watches. Once James was thinking about his shop when he saw an owl sitting on the tree in front of his shop. James was very surprised to see that owl in the morning and then slowly he started going to the owl and suddenly the owl fell on the ground. James picked up that owl and brought it to his house, but he was still very upset because he had no money at all to treat that owl. James, without caring about himself, borrowed money from his friend for that owl and got the owl treated. After some time that owl was completely cured and James started keeping that owl with him in his shop and he named the owl "Bubo". It had been a few days since that Bubo was kept in the store that sales of James' watches began to increase. James felt that it was the result of all his hard work that people were buying his watches. One day James was going to get some goods for himself from the market when suddenly he collides with a man who is looking for something on the ground. James asked him what are you looking for. The man shown a picture to James and said- Look at this picture, the woman sitting in it is our mistress and the ring on her hand is lost. Then the man shown James the picture of the ring and said that whoever finds the ring will receive a reward of 10 lakh rupees from our mistress. Hearing all this, James came to his house and started talking to his Bubo that only then his eyes fell on a shining thing. As James picked it up, James was astonished because it looked exactly like the ring the man had shown James. James ran to the same man with the ring and that man took James to his mistress and his mistress gave him 10 lakh rupees as a reward. James came home with the money and started keeping them in the cupboard when he remembered that today he did not give anything to his Bubo to eat. James brings food for him but he did not have Bubo at home. So he got very upset and started looking for him everywhere. James looked for the Bubo everywhere but he could not find it anywhere, so that tired James came to his house at night. James started crying and then he found a picture in which James standing outside his shop with his parents and grandfather And there was an owl sitting on top of his shop that looked just like a Bubo.
By Lucky Sharma5 years ago in Families
5 Bed Bug Treatment Methods: What is Best for You?
“Small but terrible.” This famous adage exactly describes what bed bugs are. These pesky pests may be very small in size but they are never easy to control and eradicate. In their lifetime, these ectoparasites lay hundreds of eggs and they depend solely on blood meal for survival. Typically, bed bugs suck human blood and, nocturnal by nature, they do it cunningly at night time so that their sleeping host will not be able to notice their attack.
By Florabel Duran5 years ago in Families
A Shining Example
Dear Grand-Aunt Wanda~ For as far back as I can remember, you've been my hero. You've unknowingly inspired the girl I was with your example and later by repeatedly encouraging me in many ways. Your response to my first letter, what actually amounted to a fan letter, after being told repeatedly that you would never reply, was thrilling. Did you have any idea what it meant to receive that letter? I felt as if a hand had been offered with a promise of lifting me up and in the years since you have certainly done just that.
By Rebecca McKeehan5 years ago in Families
Gold
I’m already tired—bone-tired. No sleep from the night before. My husband will have to both drive and entertain our kid in the back seat while I doze. I am unsteady just getting in the van, and yet I’m supposed to compete today. I’d like to say that this is unusual for me, and it is, at least in part; I’m not usually competing in a tournament. But the sleeplessness before life’s milestones, both major and minor, has been a facet of my life since I was very young. Anxiety runs like a hot, poisoned river through my family’s genes, and I know I will be spending all of today managing it.
By Kathryn Carson5 years ago in Families
New Year New You
New Year Better You When you hear a New Year you think resolutions. Resolutions are to better yourself not to change yourself. You still be you, but a better you. This year I stepping out of my comfort zone and bring out my talent, and my love for my animals. In the past year my husband and I became farmers. So I will take that and be a perfect farmers wife. Have a dinner plan and made. Make sure the grocery shopping is done. Snacks and baked goods for family and guests. Always have lunch plan. Breakfast is optional. Never can reject a meal fresh from the farm. Make sure the house is clean and in order. Laundry, sweep, mop the floors and dishes are done and ready for hubbies day of work. Take trash out for pick up. Establish order. Always make time for crafts, writing, drawing, and farm stand. One thing new for this year is get my band going. Sounds like a lot of work, but if your heart goes into your work anything is possible. I love taking care of my husband. I try to give him everything he wants. As same for the animals . So it seems work in my resolution. So to put fun in my life main resolution is jewelry, drawing, writing and painting. I draw a lot lately. My hubby got me some paints for Christmas . He also got me marker or painting to decorate different things. To me this is relaxing. You don't have to worry about the world. You drawn, decorate and paint what you want. I got a fairy garden and herb garden so be able to garden all year. Use herbs in my cooking or sell. My husband got me jewelry makeing kit and i order one. Which i can make gifts, and sell at my farm stands.I got so many other kits and other things for Christmas to get my resolution off right. I will continue to host game every Sunday. Game night is fun a time with friends to get together and have fun with the old classic board games. My husband and I have a house to fix. More rooms, and more bedrooms for guests. I will be planning Christmas at the farm next year. People who perfer hotel I will pay and book for them. I will have all farm fresh food. As much as possible. I love the farm life. I will raise turkeys, and grow vegetables. Then when it time for Thanksgiving we will have full dinner supplies to sell. Then just need to cook it. I can't believe how many families this will help. This could exciting , but at the same time the New Year can be scary. Never know whats going to happen. You don't necessarily have to take or change something you can bring something new, and better in. I feel like I grew up alot this pass year. Other people have seen it to. We all have experience a tough year. That shouldn't stop us. Stop and see the beauty in the world. Enjoy life safely and smart and the rest with be gravy. If a day gives lemon it does have to ruin your whole day or week. Just that min. Enjoy your family and friends. Celebrate life and everyday. Bring on the New Year!
By Kelly Vedder5 years ago in Families
Jaux's story 11feb2019
February 11th On the train Again, Life could be a dream, Train to subway to Lyft with rain On the train I played some songs but I don’t remember which specific ones but they vibed with the trap remix of “Life Could be a Dream”. Somewhere, I think between Philly and DC, there were service men on the tracks lighting the rails on fire. Now I had heard that this was common in places like Chicago and it was kinda cool to see. By the time I got to DC, it was dark and I recalled the last time I was here a few months prior. I was with one of my friends from high school -he invited me to a DC museums trip with him, his mom and her friend. I recall thinking that he wanted to get to know me more -I then remembered the day when I was planning my current trip was the day of his exhibition opening. I had worried myself so sick about going on this current trip that I missed the opening. I felt kinda bad and I hadn’t seen him since the museums trip.
By AdunOluwa Laniya 5 years ago in Families
