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The Godsister 12/15/2024 “Grace, your turn.” Staś flipped channels on the TV. She stood up and stretched as she went to the front door. Looking through the sidelights, she spotted Sarah. “Hey, it’s Sarah. She’s still all dressed up from … Continue readingThe Godsister
Welcome The Inquirer 12/15/2024 ‘She’s absolutely beaming.’ Grace looked across the center aisle at the Murray family. Emma leaned over to whisper in her ear. “I wonder what has Mary so excited.” “I don’t know. Sarah looks amazing, though. She … Continue readingWelcome The Inquirer
Long Week Without You 12/13/2024 Sarah’s pocket rumbled Hey She smiled. Hey yourself She stood by the department store door, waiting for her bus. Been a long week without you ‘True, and it’s really nice to see you say it.’ … Continue readingLong Week Without You
Mary’s Number 12/10/2024 Sarah pulled her phone out, looked at it and stuffed it back into her pocket. Last night’s dishes were beckoning. ‘Can’t let those sit forever.’ As she stood at the sink, drying a mixing bowl, she spotted … Continue readingMary’s Number
Processing Her Weekend 12/9/2024 Sarah was pacing around the doctor’s office frantically. “And then he said it’s not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls off of Nakatomi Plaza.” Grace wondered how Dr. Hu managed to keep from laughing. The doctor was … Continue readingProcessing Her Weekend
Leo Gets His Wings 12/8/2024 “I got us tickets for ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ at 1:30.” Leo locked his phone and plugged it in. “We’ve still got a couple minutes to catch the tail end of Polka Pete’s show.” “Who?” … Continue readingLeo Gets His Wings
Breaking Bread With Sarah 12/8/2024 Sarah kept her arm wrapped around Leo’s throughout the service. There was something reassuring about him that helped fend off the panic attack she’d otherwise be having. He didn’t have a great singing voice, but … Continue readingBreaking Bread With Sarah
I’ll take the cookies. You bring the tea. 12/7/2024 Leo closed the front door with the tray of cookies perched on his hip. “I’m home!” “There’s a plate in the refrigerator for you if you need it.” Mom called back … Continue readingI’ll take the cookies. You bring the tea.
Repentance And Grace 12/7/2024 The booth was dark, and the oppressive weight of regret haunted her. Grace waited pensively as guilt and misery churned in her soul. The sound of the panel sliding jolted her from her brooding. “Bless me, … Continue readingRepentance And Grace
Shepherd’s Pie 12/6/2024 Grace pulled into her driveway and parked. There was a message icon on her phone. The baking dish and mitts aren’t Mom’s. I got them for you. Merry 🎄 Christmas. She sat and studied it a moment … Continue readingShepherd’s Pie
