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Coffee Saved My Dad's Life
The relationship between fathers and sons is a complicated one. And mine with my Dad was no different. I have never been a particularly religious person. My parents never pushed religion on me. My Grandma took my sister and me to church when we were little, but nothing ever came of that. We got older and lost interest. But my Grandma always maintained one phrase that stuck with me. That everything in life happens for a reason. Nowadays, you see that line used everywhere. Most often in social media And it is often used out of context. But if you genuinely dissect the phrase down to its core, it can be hauntingly eerie. Are small minor events throughout your life ultimately leading to one event? Is it possible? I never thought so. Not until that very concept ended up saving my father's life.
By Michael J. Christiansen5 years ago in Families
Coming Home Again
Dustin sat on the porch swing watching Jenny romping with Scooter in the front yard. "Come on out!”, summoned Jenny. “Scooter has too much energy for me to give him a good contest.”
By Linda Rivenbark5 years ago in Families
Three at the Table
{Dad yelling from bathroom}. Terry, have you seen my reflector vest? {Terry was in the kitchen getting breakfast ready … pancakes for Tandem and Cereal for Tory. It’s hard to believe how much they have grown. Tandem the big brother all of 14 and Tory the bratty little sister all of 10. And lets not forget the one on the way. Tandem is not going to be happy at the baby reveal party…another wonderful little sister is coming his way}
By Judithejudge Hill5 years ago in Families
"REALLY???"
"Dad-eeeeee, I gotta pee!' Dewayne's little sister, Tee, had slept for a good portion of the first leg of the trip. Now that she was awake, the dynamics inside the vehicle were in for some definite changes.
By Terry R Camper5 years ago in Families
Who's There?
In a forest beyond the city, there is a house that has been abandoned for a long time. The previous owners disappeared; it is unknown how or when the young couple disappeared. According to the police report, the neighbors told the police, "They were such a lovely couple!
By Ronna Curtis5 years ago in Families
Picking Plums
Through the lens of Mama, 1964. Our plums are ready to pick approximately when other fruits and berries are ripe, therefore, it is a dreaded time for my children as they know they will be called upon to help with every vegetable, tuber, bean and fruit. I like to dress in Lathel’s khaki’s for this event--shirt, pants and hat so my children will figure out what is about to happen. Wake them around 5:00 am so they know it’s serious out there. Temperatures are at their hottest the last part of June and July. Dressing in long sleeves and pants protects from stings and keeps the body cool. My kids will dress in sleeveless tops and shorts. Wasps and bees like to start work when the sun shines brightly. They also love vegetables, tubers, beans, and fruit. I like to get in the garden before they do. Also, I can be alone and think.
By Nora Davis5 years ago in Families
Not leaving the nest? You can live at home and still have an independent life.
When most people think about what it means to live independently, the first thing that comes to mind would be moving out. Having your own place is usually seen as the first step of paving your own way in the world, and there is a perception that people who live at home past a certain age are not as capable as their peers who have moved out.
By Isa Nan5 years ago in Families
To the Midwife
O-kia stopped trailing the boys once they descended the granite-pebbled path. “O-kia! Come on!” the second boy called out, but all their favourite mongrel did was stare at them from up the slope. What’s up with O-kia, he thought, O-kia sometimes followed them as far as Parish House. Perhaps he sensed a storm coming; O-kia always lingered at Little Uncle’s just before a thunderstorm struck as though he wielded a strange power to read the skies. But there isn’t a rain cloud in sight! The first boy didn’t care. He simply carried on ahead along the Big Road now, not looking back. The second boy ran to catch up as their kampong disappeared behind them.
By Jef Tan5 years ago in Families
A Tornado Is Coming
The Christensen family lived in Topeka, Kansas. They had three boys and two girls. The boys' names were John: 16, Danny: 15, and Christopher: 12. The girls' names were Lisa: 9 and Tina: 7. Kansas was well known for tornados. They and their house had survived the previous tornados. The weatherman said there would be a tornado approaching in the next few days and to prepare for it.
By Darla M Seely5 years ago in Families
It’s Hard Not To Feel Like the Most Stupid Person in the World
The way you laugh at me when I say something, the way you almost roll your eyes with disgust when I use words, the way you brush me off.
By Melissa Steussy5 years ago in Families
Sounding Out Life
“Where is the Jack and Jill book!?” I demanded, pounding my tiny foot into the soft carpet,“I want to read the Jack and Jill book!”
By Person McPerson5 years ago in Families
Travel Is No Cure for the Mind
At this very moment, you'll be here: Or you'll be here: Or here: But maximum possibly, you’re likely right here: It’s simply every other day… and you’re simply doing what you need to do.
By Joe Walter5 years ago in Families