Tag: family
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I married a thief!
Marco, a man who wore charm like a tailored suit and spoke of numbers and risk with a voice that could coax a smile from a closed door. He called himself an insurance man, a guardian of valuables, a protector of legacies. He spoke of fundraisers as a trust, of currency, of romance, as a…
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Healing and Moving On: A Journey from Pain to Freedom
The room was humid and warm, with the sun streaming through the windows. The glare forced my eyes into a squint, causing my pounding headache to throb more. I sat on the edge of the bed, feet to one side, with no strength in my arms or legs. Thoughts racing through my mind, I listened…
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The man she never knew
When her water broke, one Saturday afternoon, Ada found herself alone at home, with Davis unreachable at the hospital. She calmly called a taxi and asked her neighbour to accompany her.
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What a friend!
Micah 7:5-6 ESV Bible Put no trust in a neighbor; have no confidence in a friend; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms; for the son treats the father with contempt, the daughter rises up against her mother, the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; a man’s enemies are the men…
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Pleasant surprises!
Now imagine Elizabeth, cousin to Mary, busy at home, preparing their dinner. She is excited at his chance to serve at the altar, fulfilling his Priestly call. Elizabeth had gone to the well to draw water, greeting the young wives, chattering about the latest wedding plans and new wives, children and mothers. She praises the…
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Happy Father’s Day – no really!
To my husband, Joseph. You are an amazing father and we celebrate you! Happy Father’s Day!
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Shifting sands once more
“The birds have been circling for a while now”, said the young girl. She went on, “Yesterday felt much worse!'”
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Navigating singlehood to a relationship
here I was, swimming in the depths of the sea. I heard the Lord ask me to go deeper with Him. As I swam deeper still, He asked me to look up and I saw the sun’s rays gently fracture the water directly above. The water currents gave the dancing sunlight, streaming down into the…
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Letters to my daughter
Children are such a blessing and mine is no different. She came into this world twelve years ago, a beautiful, bouncing baby, with wavy locks, large oriental eyes and a huge heart-warming smile. She spent hours smiling each day, slept through the night and fed well. Our little girl is uncharacteristically quiet, warm and full…
Short Stories & Poems by WarmBreezeBliss 