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Feast of the Murray Family 12/29/2024 “Good morning, Joseph. I’m Father Szulc with the Chaplain’s Office. Your mother asked me to pay a visit this morning.” “Hello, Father. Allow me to introduce Whitney Maldonado. We enjoyed your service this morning. … Continue readingFeast of the Murray Family
Feast of the Holy Family 12/29/2024 “I’d like to sit with the Murrays today.” Sarah said as she fastened her seatbelt. Josh and Grace glanced at her. Staś looked in the rear-view mirror and then at Elka. “Suit yourself.” “Leo … Continue readingFeast of the Holy Family
Midnight Snack 12/27/2024 “What is that supposed to mean?” Sarah sat down. Elka folded a napkin and fished out the teabag. “You know Mary the way Mary wants you to know Mary.” She placed the teabag on the napkin and … Continue readingMidnight Snack
No Gutter. No Gutter. No Gutter. 12/27/2024 Sarah grinned as Leo brought her a chocolate chunk muffin and a Peppermint White Cocoa. “Thank you. Can we split the muffin? I can’t possibly eat all that.” “If you’d like.” He spun … Continue readingNo Gutter. No Gutter. No Gutter.
Bento Boxing Day 12/26/2024 Whitney peeked into the hospital room. Joe was alone. He looked like he was sleeping. ‘Rats, I don’t want to bother him.’ She lingered in the doorway, Christmas tree box in hand. “You can go in.” … Continue readingBento Boxing Day
Pasterka 12/25/2024 “I don’t understand.” Elka whispered to Grace. “How do you get a square bruise on your head?” She pulled out her phone and held it up to her forehead. “Oh.” She nodded. Her brow furrowed and she began … Continue readingPasterka
Judgment 12/22/2024 “Where are we now?” Mr. Awesomeness climbed out of the firetruck and held the door. Polka Pete climbed out and zipped his collar up tighter. “This is Unity Court. These two houses have been at war for years, … Continue readingJudgment
The Way To A Man’s Heart 12/22/2024 “Help Joseph up to his room.” Mary pointed to the stairs. “I’ll be up to check on you shortly.” She turned to Murray with tears in her eyes. “Don’t get ahead of matters, … Continue readingThe Way To A Man’s Heart
Humble Service To Others And Trumpeting The Goodness Of The Lord 12/22/2024 Sarah was wedged in between Grace and Emma. The pew was crowded today. Ronny was sitting beside Emma and Mandy was crammed in between Elka and Grace. She … Continue readingHumble Service To Others And Trumpeting The Goodness Of The Lord
Mind Your Manners, Both Of You 12/21/2024 Sarah snapped the picture and pranced over to Santa’s throne to help the child off of his lap. “You sat so nicely.” “Santa said you have stickers.” She took Sarah’s hand and hopped … Continue readingMind Your Manners, Both Of You
