Surprise at the Park

“I’m worried about Mom,” Laura said, as her husband entered the room. “Why? She seems to be in great health for her age.” Jim took a seat in his favorite recliner and put his feet up. “I just got off the phone with her and she told me she was on her way to the park...

Lessons from the Swing

William sat on the porch swing, glass of lemonade in hand. He peered down the long driveway. It was nearly time. Sure enough, moments later, Josh ambled down the driveway, head down, kicking rocks, shuffling his feet in the dirt. He joined his grandfather on the porch...

Valuable in His Eyes

As she exited the sanctuary, Linda spotted her friend. “Mary, how’s retirement?” Mary’s face spoke volumes. “It’s fine.” “The expression on your face tells me that’s not completely true.” “I don’t want to bother you with my troubles.” Linda put her hands on her hips....

Partners

Helen moved behind Gene and began massaging his shoulders. “You haven’t left your computer for hours.” “I’m so behind on my sermon for Sunday. Having two funerals this week threw off my schedule. I really need to do hospital visits this afternoon, but with the wedding...

Restoration

Maria kicked a beer can down the sidewalk. Rubbish lined the street in front of her miserable excuse for an apartment. How did she end up here? If only she had listened to her father instead of Lorenzo. Oh, Lorenzo. Such a charmer. But in the end, her father had been...