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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
Santa’s Helper 12/6/2024 Leo followed the signs to the children’s department where Santa was enthroned. The line to visit with him was long, but his assistant was doing her best to keep things moving along. His mother waved from the … Continue readingSanta’s Helper
It’s Your Lucky Day 12/5/2024 “Heading to work, honey?” Grace’s mom handed her a cup of coffee. She sniffed and smiled. “Yup. Dr. Hu keeps me pretty busy.” “So, that’s going well?” Grace sipped her coffee. “It’s great. She’s showing … Continue readingIt’s Your Lucky Day
Intervention 12/3/2024 Grace hung her coat by the back door. She was trudging toward the living room when a hand lashed out and pulled her into the garage. “Hey!” “Ronny’s going to be late and Dad still has Christmas sale … Continue readingIntervention
Doctor Hu 12/2/2024 “Help you, Miss?” A guy pushing a mop bucket asked. Grace looked around. “Can you tell me where Dr. Hu’s office is?” “Really? You look alright just as you are.” “Oh, not as a patient. I’m supposed … Continue readingDoctor Hu
It’s Nice To See Your Smiling Face Again 12/1/2024 Leo tugged at the collar of his lavender Oxford shirt. Father Nowak’s homily was dragging on, and he was regretting his decision to wear a tie. ‘Offer it up to the … Continue readingIt’s Nice To See Your Smiling Face Again
Andrzejki 11/29/2024 Leo squinted at the morning light blazing through his bedroom window. “But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?” He sat up and itched his head. The sound of an engine revving convinced him to get up and … Continue readingAndrzejki
